Avoiding Ambiguity: The Courage to Speak Up
I’ve noticed in meetings that silence can be mistaken for agreement. In truth, silence is ambiguous. All too often people nod along and actions are assigned. Only when the work stalls does it become clear that other things took priority, or that …
Growth Mindset: Evidence and Application
Carol Dweck’s research at Stanford University has reshaped how we think about learning. Her central conclusion is simple but powerful: people who see ability as fixed tend to avoid challenge and give up quickly; those who see ability as developable through effort, …
Writing Papers that Get Published: Solving Problems that Matter
Over three decades I’ve published more than 600 papers and supervised over 60 PhD students. Along the way, I’ve seen what makes the difference between a paper that gets published and one that gets rejected. The difference is rarely about technical quality. …
Why Struggle Matters: Active Learning, AI and the Future of Student Success
As we begin a new academic year at Euro University of Bahrain, our focus is clear: students must not just attend classes—they must live them as learners. Simon Cleary, our Academic Director, recently reminded faculty that the classroom is not the place …
Confidence and Humility: The Balance of Real Leadership
This morning’s induction for our faculty and Deans, prepared and led by Dr Maria Casoria, did more than cover policies and processes. It asked a harder question: what does leadership in higher education actually require? Maria introduced two useful terms from Roman …
