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Macro social work focuses on changing larger systems. Macro social work is an important part of our professional history: • Social work pioneer Jane Addams was one of the first women to receive a Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded in 1931. Known best for establishing settlement houses in Chicago for immigrants in the early […]
Some people call me ‘conservative’. I sit in neutral on that label but I am definitely a private person who takes pride in my reputation. I am keenly aware of the power of social media and almost always think twice before hitting send or publish on an email, post, or blog. I am expanding my […]
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” -Anais Nin The truth in this quote is very evident in the workplace when strangers are brought together and tasked with working toward a common goal. Individuals with different backgrounds, beliefs, personal and professional goals, experiences, work histories, and skill levels […]
Quality hiring is essential to client and agency success. It is normal to want to hire staff the team can get along with. I believe it is critical that team members share the same organizational beliefs and values but a strong team consists of team members who challenge and complement each other. A team of […]
Recently I came across (and posted on social media) a Business Insider article ‘12 traits all great bosses have’. One of the things I pride myself on is being an effective supervisor. I don’t use the word boss because I’m not the boss of anyone – I supervise the work that my staff undertakes. I […]
I am so excited to introduce you to one of my favorite teenpreneurs who is on a mission to empower one million youth! Meet Danette Makaila: In 2011, her mom founded the Youth Success Academy and this year Danette is bringing it back – better than ever before! Danette Makaila is not only the […]
I am a strong proponent of strong personal and professional connections. There are some pretty awesome people who answer my phone calls and Kimberly K. Parker is one of them. She has an awesome story and vision for her life that she is sharing with the world. We have amazing brainstorming sessions and have developed […]
SAVE THE DATE: 4th Annual Pack A Backpack™ Drive 2015 • Donations Accepted: April 1, 2015 – May 9, 2015 • Backpack Packing Party – Saturday, May 16, 2015 SPECIAL APPEAL to fraternities, men’s groups, men’s ministries, barber shops, coaches, and sports teams. Our 4th Annual Pack A Backpack Drive begins April 1, 2015 […]
When I tell people that I have a Master’s degree in Social Work they usually think I work in child welfare or provide clinical services. I think it’s safe to say that every social worker I’ve seen on television or in movies has been a child welfare worker removing children from an unsafe home. I […]