Ross Laird
Author, consultant, educator
Discomfort
Positive
Whole
Person
(for educators)
Belonging
Trust
Autonomy
Mentorship
Emotional
Intelligence
Emotional
Safety
(for educators)
Core
Values
Growth
Mindset
Self-
reflection
Trauma
Healing
Self-
regulation
Self-
Awareness
(for educators)
Apply the
No Asshole
Rule
Cultivate
Relationships
Protect
Relationships
Curb
Asshole
Behaviour
Empathic
Listening
Empathy
Development
(for educators)
Ethical
Principles
Leadership
Personal
Responsibility
Mentorship
of
Others
Resilience
Character
Development
10 Steps to Resilience
Start early
Start where you are
Practice self-regulation
Nurture a positive mindset
Practice hope and optimism
Cultivate relationships
Celebrate small wins
Cultivate anti-fragility
Cultivate grit
Practice gratitude
(for educators)
Lead from
Desire
Cultivate
Emotional
Safety
Cultivate
Belonging and
Hope
Talk Less,
Do More
Lead from
Behind
Facilitation
Development
Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure: The winning team is the one that has the tallest structure measured from the table top surface to the top of the marshmallow. That means the structure cannot be suspended from a higher structure, like a chair, ceiling or chandelier.
The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top: The entire marshmallow needs to be on the top of the structure. Cutting or eating part of the marshmallow disqualifies the team.
Use as Much or as Little of the Kit: The team can use as many or as few of the 20 spaghetti sticks, as much or as little of the string or tape. The team cannot use the paper bag as part of their structure.
Break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape: Teams are free to break the spaghetti, cut up the tape and string to create new structures.
The Challenge Lasts 18 minutes: Teams cannot hold on to the structure when the time runs out. Those touching or supporting the structure at the end of the exercise will be disqualified.
Tom Wujec's Marshmallow Challenge
(for educators)
Be Present,
Model Health
Assist with
Trauma
Healing
Stay in the
Conversation
Cultivate
Resilience
Encourage
and Care
Mentorship
Development
10 Steps to Healing Trauma
Seek mentorship
Identify disrupted self-regulation
Identify locked response patterns
Recognize broken containment
Resist adaptive coping
Train new response habits
Develop self-awareness
Find wisdom in the wound
Cultivate a growth mindset
Offer mentorship to others
(for learners)
Belonging
Trust
Autonomy
Mentorship
Hope
Emotional
Safety
(for learners)
Core
Values
Growth
Mindset
Meta-
cognition
Healing
Trauma and
Addictions
Self-
regulation
Self-
Awareness
(for learners)
Apply the
No Asshole
Rule
Cultivate
Relationships
Protect
Relationships
Curb
Asshole
Behaviour
Empathic
Listening
Empathy
Development
(for learners)
Ethical
Principles
Speaking the
Unspoken
Personal
Responsibility
Mentorship
of
Others
Resilience and Conflict
Resolution
Character
Development
+
Mentorship
Personal Development
(for educators)
+
Mentorship
Personal Development
(for learners)
Curiosity
Wonder
Resilience
Creativity
Purpose
Learning
Trust
Belonging
Start Here
Emotional
Safety
Storming the Ivory Tower Session 2
By Ross Laird
Storming the Ivory Tower Session 2
A workshop on positive change in post-secondary education, at Douglas College: session 2
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