Having a great time back into training educators again! A lot more self-instructional material is coming. I am working hard recording. Much is actually already made, and will be posted shortly. A few years ago, some directors asked me to put together a binder with the 8 hours of pre-service training, which I did. I…
As Andy Williams crooned, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” No, I’m not talking about Christmas. I’m talking about March Madness! I’m a big fan of college basketball and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is like Christmas in March. There are always underdogs upsetting the established favorites and feel-good stories of players overcoming […]…
Ken Blanchard is the guru of gurus in the consulting/coaching world. Most owners and bosses could use organizational coaching and or personal coaching, but only the most wise seek it out. What are your thoughts? What kind of consulting or coaching do you find valuable? rare? Source: Are You Coachable? 3 Questions to Consider
I will be speaking on Assessments at the upcoming AEYC Conference, April 10 & 11 at the ACC Eastview campus. Even experienced directors will find it worthwhile to come to hear what I have to say; I won’t say what you have heard over and over from others. Ever wondered what the difference was between…
Ever wonder what might really work with your staff? I give you the secret, based on years of research, on what staff really respect. You will be amazed! Online training right here (see Directors click through or Indep Study at bottom) for Texas Core Competencies 1.110, 3.1.4, 3.2.3) for 3 half hour audio, just 4…
Gregg Bourland, head of the JCC security and trainer to law enforcement personnel will speak to the Judeo-Christian Directors’ group on Thursday January 15th at noon to one. Please register by calling Sharon at 512/249-7629 before T noon, so we can get a count for lunch and for directions to location. Yes, once again, we…
Childcare Directors are especially busy this week, especially those church affiliated ones — Christmas programs! So no meeting this week. See you January. In Austin we will try to keep to the 3rd Thursday pattern. Dallas, Arlington, and Houston to be announced in January. Merry Christmas. Have a blessed and restful holiday season. January in…
I started doing “diversity training” back in the 1990s. I was wondering if it were really a “dead horse.” Recent seminar feedback (diversity doesn’t apply here) and recent news (Ferguson. MO) suggest that it is still very relevant today. Please keep me in mind as your diversity trainer. Unlike most, I have a Master’s in…
Arlington Group meets at El Chico N Collins at 11:00 and Central Dallas at Preston UMC at 1:00. Please RSVP Austin Directors’ Group will meet 3rd Thursday at the Jewish Community Center at noon. Taylor Group to be announced. We are having a great time. Put your vote in: want new ideas to cut…
In Metro Austin Taylor: Monday the 13th, one o’clock at Ferrari’s South: Wednesday the 15th one o’clock at Souper Salad on South Lamar near Ben White Central: *THURSDAY the 16th* noon at Mi Casa on 183 at Ohlen, in front of El Rancho. Please RSVP, telling me which one you want. Topic: “Getting the Word…