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In this Pearl, Ligia shares her experience stepping into a school where everyone seemed unhappy. To improve relationships and morale, she knew that instead of looking at somebody and assuming they were complaining, she needed to transform the complaints into requests. Then, she could actually be helpful and useful because, she notes, it’s much easier to find solutions to requests than complaints.
Professional positions cited were the ones held at the time of recording. The positions and schools of those quoted may have since changed.
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Ligia Diniz is the Head of School at Escola Gurilandia.
