In April, we will begin the process of identifying and recognizing 12 everyday heroes and thanking them for their service to the community. First, we need to get to work and define the traits that distinguish individual leaders as “Everyday Heroes.” For the next week, we will collect thoughts from YOU about what makes someone [...]

Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam is a great exploration of the decline in societal participation in America today. The first half of the book works to identify specific factors that have led to this point, and the second half of the book begins to spark ideas and recommendations about what responsibilities we all have to [...]

During tough economic times, many companies are forced to ask fewer staff members to complete more and more work. In these cases, motivations becomes vitally important. What are some of the avenues you have used or would use to motivate a group of overworked and stressed out coworkers?

Title: Administrative Professionals Retreat Location: Rappahannock Community College Link out: Click here Description: Give ‘em the ACT Inspirational program addressing attitude, communication and teamwork Date: 2009-04-24

Title: A Fun 45 – Critical Thinking and Teamwork Location: LFCC Professional Development Day Link out: Click here Description: A critical thinking team-oriented activity designed to expand approaches to thinking and challenge participants to effectively work with one another Start Time: 08:45 Date: 2009-03-18 End Time: 15:45