JUST PUBLISHED!
From the Inside Out: The Power of
Reflection and Self-Awareness
By Paula Jorde Bloom
The quest for excellence begins with an inner quest to discover who we are—our
passions, values, talents, personal resources, and even those foibles and
annoying habits we might prefer not to acknowledge. Having a better
understanding of ourselves is the first step toward achieving a better
relationship with others.
From the Inside Out is your passport for self-discovery. Through
thought-provoking questions and engaging exercises you'll have an opportunity to
reflect on where you are in your journey through adulthood, determine the gap
between your current and ideal work environment, and become a self-mentor for
envisioning new possibilities for decades ahead.
From the Inside Out will help you gain clarity about your purpose and
passions and understand the values and beliefs that shape your behavior. It will
help you to appreciate your strengths and internal resources, learn how to avoid
the comparison trap, and practice strategies to reduce stress and avoid burnout.
The book is a helpful guide for creating an action plan to achieve greater job
fulfillment.
From the Inside out is the latest release in the Director's Toolbox
Management Series for Early Childhood Administrators. Written in a concise
format, each book provides a theoretical overview on a focused topic, ample
examples from the day-to-day world of child care administration, exercises,
checklists, and suggested resources. They are perfect as self-paced guides for
the busy director eager to learn practical suggestions for improving
administrative effectiveness or as a training tool for workshop presenters.
$18.95, soft-cover, 120 pages. Available from New Horizons (www.newhorizonsbooks.net)
and Gryphon House (www.ghbooks.com).
[Cover Story by Jill Bella]
All change, even the changes we perceive as positive, can create stress. As a
result, many people naturally resist change. In our society we celebrate those
who make bold, grand changes, taking on monumental tasks or implementing
ground-breaking, innovative initiatives. But rather than inspiring outstanding
achievement, this mindset often leads to heightened fear among those impacted by
organizational change.
Center directors are uniquely positioned to help the
families and staff they work with build the necessary skills to become
financially literate. This institute is designed to educate early
childhood leaders about the benefits of educating their families and staff on
responsible money management, budget techniques, payday loans, the credit
process, where to seek help if credit problems occur, and how to build savings
and investments. For more information,
Take your presentations to the next level. Learn the potential of Microsoft®
PowerPoint® for creating winning presentations and how to select a multimedia
projector for your center. Become familiar with best practices for integrating
technology into presentations. This full-day, interactive workshop will be held
at National-Louis University's Lisle Campus in Bldg/Room 850-317 from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. (A lunch break will be provided.) Participants will have access to
follow-up technical assistance online. Funding is provided by the Illinois Department of Human
Services (IDHS). Your portion of the training cost is only $45. Enrollment is
limited and priority will be given to administrators whose programs serve
IDHS-funded children. The complete 2007-08 technology training brochure will be
available in mid-August. To register immediately, contact Debra Trude-Suter at (800) 443-5522, ext. 5056
or