What Oxford Should Really Look For
Dear Oxford, Harvard, MIT—don’t look for resumes. Look for scars. Don’t look for followers. Look for fruit. Don’t seek the polished. Seek the proven. Because real leadership doesn’t come from titles. It comes from tension—wrestled with, endured, and redeemed into mission.
What Future-Ready Really Means
Forget predictions. The future laughs at our forecasts. What it rewards is adaptability. The real question isn’t “What do we teach?” but “What compass are we giving our children?” When the world shifts, will they stand, stumble, or spark something new?
Education is no longer a cup—it must be a compass. In a world where AI knows more than any teacher, students need direction, not just information.
If you want different results, don’t start with rules—start with experiences. People’s beliefs and actions come from their lived experiences. When leaders dismiss feedback, employees stop sharing ideas. When students fear mistakes, they stop trying. Shift the experience, and you shift the mindset—driving real, lasting change.
The world will try to harden them. But we don’t have to. I choose to guard their hearts—so they can stand strong in it. Because love is patience—long-suffering—enduring chaos for joy. Guard your heart—it’s life’s wellspring. Then guard theirs.
At Stellar Education Group, attitude is the foundation of success. It’s part of the STARS framework—Self-Awareness, Teachability, Attitude, Resilience, and Significance. Research shows that resilience is twice as important as intelligence for success. Without the right attitude, even the most talented people fail. So, what’s your attitude shaping right now?
A lighthouse does not move toward lost ships; it stands firm, shining so that others can find their way. A true leader does not just accumulate success; they illuminate the path for others.