Everyone knows change is hard for most people. Even when faced with ultimatums from their doctor, most people fail to make lasting changes. Life coach Jack Bennett says engaging in lifelong learning can help make change easier for us. When we’re accustomed to learning new things, our brains are used to creating new neural networks […]
Category: Academic & Career Success
It’s important to nurture ourselves professionally, incorporating both academic and career activities. Commit to lifelong learning to enhance your career security and be your very best.
New Employee Culture Shock
Last week I talked about the four stages of culture shock that anyone can go through, especially new college students, employees changing fields or industries, and people relocating. Years ago I accepted an HR position at a unionized pharmaceutical plant where I had my own bout of culture shock. Little did I know at the […]
Have You Experienced Culture Shock?
Years ago I was hired as an HR Administrator working at a unionized plant, an environment I had never experienced before. To make matters worse, I was the first person to be hired in three years; there was virtually no turnover or growth at that location. It took me several months to acclimate, and I […]
The Value of an Education
I’ve been teaching college for over ten years, and for the most part it’s been a great experience. I’ve learned a lot from my students and the course material, and it’s especially rewarding when I come upon a student excited about learning. Unfortunately, they’re not that common. Most students seem to be taking courses to […]