"No voice dominates and no one is the passenger"
Tesla and its way of operating come to mind when pondering this quote. Tesla is an organization that does not have a hierarchical structure; instead, it relies on teamwork and collaboration to get things done. While this can be a very chaotic way to conduct business, it's proven to be the catalyst for Tesla's ability to move quickly and make decisions without having to go through layers of bureaucracy.
I argue that students and their ability to connect, value, and communicate effectively amongst one another are what drive social and emotional learning. To be successful academically, students must be able to connect with one another other on a social and emotional level. Having a growth mindset is key to the social and emotional learning process also. It fosters risk-taking and perseverance regardless of potential setbacks.
Students who are able to connect with each other, share values, and communicate effectively are more likely to succeed academically. In the case of Tesla, it is clear that social connectedness drives social and emotional learning and greatly benefits overall creativity and product advancement. If it works for the business of creating innovative products, why can't it work for the business of creating academically sound students?
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