My LMS (learning Management Systems) tech company has alerted me to the fact that my trial period is over. You may find that you can no longer log in. If you find that you can log in, finish your course immediately to get credit, or you may be locked out. Results from this end suggest…
For all you early childhood educators, what is your favorite conference? For you directors, what is your best conference? What do you like best about it? IS is the more content filled? The most fun? The one where your friends are? Are there any topics missing? Anything else you are looking for?
Once again directors are finding me for consulting. No one else does business consulting, especially for directors of licensed centers. No one else does business consulting for anywhere close to the price. For the same price as presenting training to your staff, per hour, I will sit down with you and discuss your particular needs.…
The normal fee for a hour’s presentation is $100.00. When said like that, it sounds like a lot, I know. But imagine splitting that over ten teachers. Having a seminar, aimed right for your needs, at your place for that much? That is cheap! Best value around! There can be a discount for multi-hours at…
For many preschools that follow the public school calendar, this was the first week of school. We often talkd about starting out on the right foot. I guess that comes from dancing. We also want to start with the right words. Children’s impressions, and adults too, are formed on the first sign of whether the…
Great how great character is being displayed – and mentioned. Like Jordyn Weiber, so disappointed – and rightly so- yet speaking ill of no one. And Brian Lochte refusing to say who it was who did not sign an autograph for him when he was a child – but resolving to be a more gracious…
Last Saturday’s UMC Weekday Educators’ Conference was a big success. Met Dr. Maggie MacGuire and really enjoyed her presentation. Treat to see old friends and make new ones. “Assessments that Help,” my first workshop was so popular that it had to be moved to the Choir Room. Everyone agreed they wanted more time on the…
This Saturday I will be presenting the most popular segment of my conflict reduction work. Normally it has been called, “How to Deal with Difficult People” or “Swimming with Different Fish”. In this case it will be called “Power Partnering with Parents.” Please come, but if you are not able to do so, please get…
Sharon’s book on reducing conflict is available on Amazon.com. One of her most popular seminars, on how to deal with difficult people, is a chapter in the book: swimming with different fish. Many other of her seminar topics are covered, including how to gain a hearing, ideas for managing stress, and how to untangle yourself…
My book on conflict reduction, Peace Skills: Swim with the Dolphins, not with the Sharks is available on Amazon. Great summer reading! Make your life and your work group more successful by reducing conflict. Most popular chapter is dealing with difficult people — er swimming with different fish. Special chapter for managers on diagnosing and…