Learning to teach at the postsecondary level

Learning to teach at the postsecondary level by Nancy Knowlton
Teaching a class requires skill and knowledge of the subject and of how adults learn and develop. Postsecondary instructors must care about and develop their ability to teach.
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Best to be a big fish in a small pond

Best to be a big fish in a small pond by Nancy Knowlton
Attending a small university for graduate school gave me the confidence and opportunities I needed to excel in life, compared to what might have been at a more prestigious university.
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Persistence – bringing an idea to life

Persistence – bringing an idea to life by Nancy Knowlton
Many years of running businesses has made me realize that never giving up and doggedly working on a problem often leads to success.
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Listening – the number 1 communication skill

Listening – the number 1 communication skill by Nancy Knowlton
In my experience, people tend to focus on oral and written communication skills and not what I think is the number 1 communication skill – listening.
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Lack of consideration – in the way and oblivious

Lack of consideration – in the way and oblivious by Nancy Knowlton
I’m irked by the oblivious behavior of some people who treat others with a lack of respect because they always prioritize their needs.
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Valuing different perspectives – listening to the protesters

Valuing different perspectives – listening to the protesters by Nancy Knowlton
Whether protests are done en masse or by one person, listening to the concerns is beneficial for that person, for the organization and for everyone in it.
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Asbestos – a ticking time bomb

Asbestos – a ticking time bomb
I could never have imagined that my idyllic and carefree childhood would leave me with a nagging worry about my health. I just have to wait and see.
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Innovation and invention can happen anywhere

Innovation and invention can happen anywhere by Nancy Knowlton
Innovation and invention are happening all around us, sometimes in seemingly unlikely places. Marketing and sales have to keep pace to ensure success.
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“Hey, partner” – exaggerated and overused

Hey, partner – exaggerated and overused by Nancy Knowlton
The words "partner" and "partnership" should be used sparingly to avoid misunderstanding. These words have clear legal parameters that define specific sorts of business relationships.
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A chance interaction with delighted customers

A chance interaction with delighted customers by Nancy Knowlton
It was a marvelous chance encounter with 2 young men who had enthusiastically used SMART Board interactive whiteboards in school.
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