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Benny, This is a pretty good description of what a group of intelligent hearts can do together. Thanks for sharing this. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Developing a High EQ

Terrance, Sometimes that "someone" is the teacher. Many of us have been where the students are now. We can show them that we are a "similar other" that has been successful and that they can also. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learner Motivation

Vanessa, Thank you for this post. Is there a reason students return that tends to make them more difficult to teach than those with other motivations? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Your Mentor

Dennis, Walking the talk is very important. Teachers must live the values and perform the behaviors expected of students. Jeffrey Schillinger

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The Intelligent Heart

Roy, Please elaborate. This is an interesting perspective. Jeffrey Schillinger

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The First Impression

Gamaliel, You are describing what some folks reference as positioning oneself as a "similar other" that has has been where students are and has demonstrated what that success is possible. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Gamaliel, These are common bur effective strategies. Short-term rewards can really pay off. How do students earn pins and certificates? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Amber, What are the most effective way your team makes the campus "inviting?" Fun? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Time-Wasters

Paul, I hate that. I like to blind copy everyone in large emails so that a "reply to all" does not fill everyone else's mail box. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Prioritizing!

Jennifer, Most companies have several goals that may seem to conflict. Retention versus enrollment goals. Graduation versus bad debt. How does your supervisor select priorities? Jeffrey Schillinger