Business + Education
Equipping you with the tools you need to succeed.
Becoming Productive in the Workplace
Having trouble Increasing Productivity at work? Becoming productive is not as easy as it sounds, especially if you already have trouble staying on task. Being able to identify key problem areas is the first way to increase workplace productivity. Is there a long list of tasks to complete? Is multitasking being done, feeling like barely anything has been completed? If there was a yes answer to any of these questions, then productivity may be low. Staying productive can be daunting for some, but it is a hurdle that can be jumped.
By Robert Cordray7 years ago in Journal
High-Vibe Teaching
Most educators today are familiar with or have actively engaged in the teachings of Carol Dweck's Mindset. There are so many facets to her research, but the power of the word "yet" is one of the main components of transforming a "fixed mindset" to a "growth mindset." For example, if you say "I can't do this," you have a fixed mindset and will probably give up and never learn to do it. You will believe you are not capable of the skill or concept, and that will become your truth. However, if you say "I can't do this yet, but I will try," you will give yourself the momentum to get through any obstacles to learn the concept or develop the skill you wish to acquire. This is true in your own learning and the learning of your students. If you have not read about Dweck's Mindset research, I highly recommend it for your own growth and the growth of your students. In addition to using the power of the word "yet," I want to introduce you to six more phrases that can foster a growth mindset, and bring positive energy to your classroom.
By Marci Brodock7 years ago in Education
5 Ways to Continue Learning After Graduation
Is Graduation the End of Learning? Often times, we think of graduation as the end of our education. But it doesn’t have to be. Learning and keeping your brain sharp can be a lifelong journey. It’s well worth it. There is so much out there to learn. It’d be a shame to ignore it, and there are many ways to learn outside of traditional school.
By Mikkie Mills7 years ago in Education
Charter and Private Schools Are Not Thinking About Violence
Allow me to start by clarifying my expertise in this matter. I am a former police officer and a medical professional. I have degrees in criminal psychology, criminal justice, emergency management, and public administration. I own a security, preparedness, and safety consulting and contracting firm. I specialize in mass shootings for schools and hospital, and medical facility and large complex safety. That being said, I have noticed there are some places that are not eager to seek the services and or training needed to make themselves better served to protect their students, patients, and patrons. They all share the common thought, that it can't happen to them. Unfortunately, we live in a time when there are no more impossibilities.
By Bradley Perry7 years ago in Education
Providing the Best Security Measures for Your Business
Once upon a time in America, business was sealed with a handshake the deal was closed. Later on came contracts, lawyers plus litigation, witnesses for a plethora of other issues concerning businesses. The main files of businesses used to be typed by a secretary and filed alphabetically and these were the business owner's official records. The times have changed and businesses cannot conduct themselves as though the old paradigm exist today. The technology has advanced from saving files to a three and a half floppy disk or saving to an external drive for backup. The rise of the hacker for-profit culture is the new way criminals will victimize people. The future of war will not be conducted on a battlefield. Forget soldiers, tanks, ships, airplanes, and battalions but by proxy cyber attacks on businesses, governments, and individuals. Recently in this past decade we have seen the rise of identity theft. State governments and hospitals have been blackmailed or extorted by cyber attackers who want money before the release of the companies computers. There are a number of large and small businesses who have not taken seriously enough the need for network security to be the latest in technology to thwart these kinds of problems. The number one threat to America's prosperity is compromised security throughout the main branches of government and financial institutions. The new normal will be faceless virtual cyberterrorist and the counter-attack will be cybersecurity experts tracking and neutralizing the threats.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Journal
5 Ways to Meet Customer Needs
The ability to meet the needs of your customer is what separates the good companies from the bad ones. People want to feel appreciated, and this is more complex than being courteous. You must identify and anticipate their needs, analyze feedback, and make the necessary adjustments based on what you learn. The customer experience starts before they even meet you and it lasts long after they make their purchase. The following tips will help you relate to your audience.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Journal
Embracing My Colors
Hello and happy day! This is a past-post, something I wrote when I, "worked for the man"… that’s what I call trading my time for someone else’s vision. I have "worked for the man" at times when it seemed I couldn’t do anything else. The wolf who knocks at the door is relentless. When the debt to income ratio was off-balance and I felt hopeless about my Creating Happy vision, I would commit myself to finding a great job with the lessons I needed, while being of service. This is my account of the last time and hopefully, the last time I will "work for the man!"
By Debi Hammond7 years ago in Journal
