Down the Rabbit Hole
As teens, we all needed validation for our actions. Especially those actions that lead to some form of academic success. The truth, if fully known, was that as a teenager, that path was often riveted with rabbit holes. Many times in the process of learning, our foot would slip and down we would go. The best thing we could hope for was a caring/forgiving teacher waiting for us at the end of that hole, to help us get back up on our feet again. We also hoped our parents would be there to support us as we tried again to master the tasks we were being asked to do. The real…
Integrity or Disruptive Employees?
Letter writing is an art, so why would anyone leave their company reputation in the hands of an unskilled letter writer? Don't allow someone who will cause you to look small and loss the respect of others within your organization, to write your professional correspondence for you. Check everything! Check it twice! Here is a Good Example: When you have a potential hire with years of experience, education, and a successful background in the area they are applying for - and you the employer turn around and list their skill sets and qualifications in a rejection letter, as a reason for overlooking them. It is pretty obvious you didn't read the candidates information. This sets…
Worker Bees
Thought for the day I went to buy my coffee this morning and I forgot to grab cash. It’s 5:00 am and I'm really wanting coffee bad. All I had were checks and a credit card in my little fanny pack. The coffee shops credit card machine was down and they didn’t take checks. About this time an older woman approached the counter and offered to buy my coffee for me. She said to me “I’m just paying it forward”. I didn’t argue with her – I let her buy my coffee for me -and I gave her a hug. Now it’s my turn. I understand – it is about personal satisfaction. Being able to…
Alterante Paradigma of Learning
This article is long, and has some boring points. So if you don't like long and boring, this probably isn't the read for you. The articles is on an analogy of a moderately stable learning experience versus an alternate paradigm of learning. .____________________________________________________As someone who has studied in the field of education I take a special interest in the logic that people will use to convey messages to me, and to others. There are many ways to say something, but not all ways are beneficial. We all want to do the best job we can when educating others. We want others to understand what we are saying and gain from that communication. I did a study…
Back Stage Dance Competitions
Dance competitions - letting down after it is all said and done, it is harder than you think. As adults we know what it feels like to live under pressure. We have to train our children to learn to deal with certain pressures too, like stress, defeat, and success. Even success can be stressful. What happens when the competition is over? Some kids hit the wall so to speak. They have to learn to stop competing and relax. Backstage at a dance competition is a remarkable world of high pace energy, organizational challenges and it is easy to burn out. Learning about the world of dance competitions is more complicated…
