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Branding Toolkit
BRAND: a promise to deliver benefits that are different from the competition. When you know your brand, you will know how to plan. The tools in this kit are geared toward developing a personal brand, but many can also help for…
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Brain Basics
This set of GREAT Skills trading cards on the brain and motivation includes: David Rock “Your Brain at Work” + TED Talk “Learning About the Brain Changes Everything“ Dan Pink “Drive” + TED Talk “The Puzzle of Motivation“ Simon Sinek…
Posted in Ideas That Work, personal development
2016 Screen and Page
I’ve devoted this year to reading books that have been adapted into movies, and then watching the movies. It’s been an interesting year! This is a great way to run a book group, because there are lots of resources to…
Posted in Books, Ideas That Work
Reading Record Punch Card
How can libraries create excitement about coming into the library to check out books or other items on a regular basis? I’m thinking a monthly drawing with really neat (but not too expensive) book related prizes. When patrons check out…
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Fun Online Phonics Games to Practice Reading Skills
Smart Skills You Need to Take You Far “Perseverance!” That’s the rally call chosen by the class of adult learners I work with as a literacy tutor. Learning to read isn’t an easy skill to master, and it takes time…
Cultivating Relationships
The social aspect of our lives is undeniably important for our well-being and happiness. People who have strong connections with others report higher levels of happiness. Relationships can also be challenging at times, and can be a source of unhappiness…
