A Winning Team

Posted on October 21, 2018October 21, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

I follow Brent Duhaime on LinkedIn and today he posted the following tip: A winning team has the following attributes: 1. Communication 2. Character 3. Commitment 4. Caring 5. Celebration Read more about A Winning Team[…]

Whom Do We Honor?

Posted on October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

We honor people at graduations and retirements for their contribution to society and themselves. Most of us adults have been to one or the other or both. I have been Read more about Whom Do We Honor?[…]

Can You Teach Instincts?

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

Two very difficult lessons to teach others are the Law Of Intuition and the Law of Timing. Instincts get you started first in life’s situations. It’s the advantage that helps Read more about Can You Teach Instincts?[…]

Are You Making A Difference?

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

What’s fascinating to me lately is that everything I’m reading and listening to is about making a difference each day you have that opportunity. This message is in books like Read more about Are You Making A Difference?[…]

Tough Conversations

Posted on October 15, 2018October 16, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

J.C.Maxwell’s fifth “Upfront Expectation” is that “There will be tough conversations.” We all have had tough situations between ourselves and any relationship. Some we choose not to address but in Read more about Tough Conversations[…]

Be Responsible

Posted on October 14, 2018October 14, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

Today’s minute with John C. Maxwell is about “Being Responsible for our Empowerment.” We must take ownership for what we are empowered to do. It is our project. We get Read more about Be Responsible[…]

Growth is Expected!

Posted on October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

Today John C. Maxwell’s minute was about “Growth” and that it is a must in any business. “Why? Because I’m growing. We’re growing. The company is growing. Today it’s not Read more about Growth is Expected![…]

Be a Person of Integrity

Posted on October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

The Oxford dictionary defines “Integrity” as uprightness; honesty; wholeness; soundness. In Chuck Swindoll’s quote about what integrity is, he says it is being authentic. I believe we, as educators, parents, Read more about Be a Person of Integrity[…]

Are You Listening?

Posted on October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

Part 3 of Maxwell’s Growth Practices is about listening. He admonishes us to listen daily to broaden our perspectives. He says he began to ask his employees, “What’s it like Read more about Are You Listening?[…]

I Don’t Know

Posted on October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 by Ruth Hargrave

Why is it so very difficult for human beings to say, “I don’t know” whenever they don’t know? We all know that nobody is perfect. Educators know that we learn Read more about I Don’t Know[…]