Category Archives: Words of Wisdom

News You Can Use

Posted on August 23, 2016 by nemlau

Some “good stuff” gleaned from the Career Solutions Publishing company: 100 Best Jobs for Graduates in 2016 Characteristics of Good Work Ethic Habits of the Most Respected Employees Job Seeking Free account can be requested from them.

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Gandhi’s Seven Deadly Sins

Posted on April 4, 2014 by konanemlau

Mohandas Gandhi, one of the most influential figures in modern social and political activism, considered these traits to be the most spiritually perilous to humanity. Good to be reminded now and then of the desire for basic human morality and … Continue reading →

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A New Approach to School Disciplinary Action?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by konanemlau

This is an interesting perspective on the issue: Stella Connell Levy, president and executive director of the Restorative Schools Vision Project—a human rights organization that uses restorative justice to keep kids in school when they make mistakes—has this to say … Continue reading →

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Your Half-Eaten Sandwich’s Dirty Secret

Posted on September 16, 2013 by nemlau

Have you heard this phase while growing up: “Finish your food! There are starving children in China/Bangladesh/Africa who are starving.”? Now they are coming up with more scientific reasons why you should not waste food: carbon emission and waste of … Continue reading →

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12 Productivity Tips From Incredibly Busy People

Posted on August 20, 2013 by nemlau

We can always learn new ways of doing things… 12 Productivity Tips From Incredibly Busy People

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The Future Project: Imagining the Impossible

Posted on July 24, 2013 by nemlau

Interesting thoughts on helping students achieve “real learning that inspires deep, meaningful, life-changing mastery and purpose.” The Future Project’s primary objective is to offer “a new way of educating future generations.” Encouraging Students to Imagine the Impossible

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New Rules for the Modern Workplace

Posted on May 1, 2013 by nemlau

Interesting how writers are promoting self reliance and accountability. “The only thing that’s certain in today’s modern workplace is that you can’t rely on anyone or anything—you have to be accountable for your career and to take charge of your … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Leadership

Posted on April 11, 2013 by nemlau

These TED talks were recommended by a senior person in the commercial printing industry. It is heartening to know that the real world is serious about leadership… Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle concept sure sounds like T-M-M (Target-Method-Match)… A rose by … Continue reading →

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There’s More to Life Than Being Happy

Posted on February 6, 2013 by nemlau

A very good read–truly what distinguishes human beings from others in the animal kingdom. There’s More to Life Than Being Happy

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What Really Matters

Posted on January 22, 2013 by nemlau

Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted. Albert Einstein

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