Bully Busting 101 Part 6: Martial Arts When a child, adolescent or adult is bullied, they often run to the nearest martial arts school. Too often, martial arts schools are: (1) incompetent; or (2) full of bullies who like to practice with newcomers. Sometimes the school is so strict, like many mixed martial arts (MMA) schools, that the newcomer is…
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See one, do one, teach one
If you want your children to learn and retain a new skill or concept, what way of teaching that skill or concept do you think works best? Please review the teaching strategies listed below and choose the one you think would have the most impact on material retention. Explain it verbally. Have them read the material to themselves. Demonstrate the…
Law School Essay Exam Answers: Write for Your Audience!
If you were to write a youth book on how to play baseball, or an adult romance novel, your “audience” would be easy to identify. In the first example, you would be writing for a 7-11 year old age group; all readers would be interested in baseball; and they would be, say, beginner to intermediate level of ability and sophistication…
Legendary rock songs: 10 of the best rock ballads
We all love listening to the best rock ballads and legendary rock songs. They give us chills down our spines and make us want to hear more. We all have our favorite song and band. However, making this list was very difficult to find which songs to leave out because there are so many great songs. Here is my top…
Negotiation Skills and the Ten Negotiating Powers: The Fundamental Role of Lateral Thinking
Lateral thinking and the 10 powers of negotiation … Does anyone doubt that men and women are sometimes different, or that they sometimes see the world differently? Has anyone experienced how men and women can sometimes have different perceptions of the same event? Can anyone seriously argue that men and women sometimes approach relationships very differently? So why is this?…
Interview Tips: Interviews are a two-way street
I recently looked up the definition of “job interview” online and this is what I found: Dictionary.com said “an interview to determine if an applicant is suitable for a job”; Wikipedia He defined it as “a process in which an employer evaluates a potential employee for possible employment in his company, organization or firm. During this process, the employer hopes…
Covert tactics manipulators use to control and confuse you
We may have a feeling of discomfort in our gut that does not match the words of the manipulator or we may feel trapped in accepting a request. Most people react in ways that increase the abuse or play the abuser’s game and feel small and guilty, but they withdraw and allow unacceptable behavior. If you had a manipulative parent,…
Writing a compelling indie film prospect to attract investors
The fun part of your pre-production process is over and now is the time to focus on the business aspect. And make no mistake about it: as fun and rewarding as movie making is, it’s business. Your prospective investor is excited to be part of the film industry; however, their main objective is to recoup every penny they invested in…
The new rules will entitle many “white collar” workers to pay overtime.
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new rules governing overtime pay that will automatically extend eligibility for overtime pay to an estimated 4.2 million workers. Under the new rules, which take effect on December 1, 2016, most salaried workers making less than $ 913.00 a week ($ 47,476.00 a year) will be entitled to collect overtime pay.…
Your Constructive Dismissal Letter Template and How to Use it
Constructive Dismissal Letter If you have been employed at a certain company for quite some time now, it is likely that you will be receiving a constructive dismissal letter from your employer. Even if the reasons behind the dismissal are valid, it is still considered as wrongful termination in most cases. A constructive dismissal is when an employee gives out…