Take Everything Personal
Often times in the workplace, one may hear statements like “that’s not my responsibility” or “sorry, but that is not in my job description.” I know that I have said things similar in my early years of Cooperative… Read More
Tag: Communication
“No.” “No, thanks.”
In Extension, in my opinion, we have one of the best jobs ever. We get to help people and share awesome information that will help transform lives. There are youth programs to plan in order for them to… Read More
EmpowerU trains volunteers to communicate science-based information
A train-the-trainer course (IST #31879) is being offered for UF/IFAS extension agents & faculty interested in experiencing the program and potentially collaborating to teach the program in the future. EmpowerU is a new program designed to teach extension… Read More
Love and Money: How to Lose Your Heart without Giving Away Your Wallet
Relationships are wonderful and difficult at the same time. When it comes to love and money, sometimes our judgement can become clouded. Our emotions can override our rationality or our trust becomes misplaced. While we hope for the… Read More
How You can Pledge to Have a Better Life Today
We are constantly trying to improve our lives and find simple ways to be happier. Let’s take a look at the 4-H pledge and see how we can all apply it to our lives, whether we are involved… Read More
7 Answers to the Question “What Will You Be In Ten Years?”
I remember in school constantly being asked, “what do you want to be in ten years?” We usually give answers like, “I’m going to be a veterinarian,” or “I want a big family,” or some other variation of… Read More
Are Your Youth Learning…or Memorizing?
BELLE GLADE, Fla. – A short while ago I was speaking to a good friend while commuting home from work. We began sharing stories of being a young-professional in the field of education, including the joys and struggles… Read More
COVID-19 Levy EOC Text Opt-In Service
As a way to ensure that our residents and visitors have the ability to receive regular updates about what is going on in Levy County, the Levy County Department of Emergency Management has created a Text Opt-In service… Read More
Effective Communication Sets the Tone
Getting by in Uncertain Times: Communication Sets the Tone When we experience periods in our lives when there seem to be more questions than answers, it’s extremely important to keep the lines of communication open. The COVID-19 outbreak… Read More
Using Facts: Tips For Communicating With Young Minds During A Global Pandemic
BELLE GLADE, Fla. – During this unique time in history, it is important to stick to the facts when speaking to one another, and especially the young minds of today. “The world’s greatest leaders and progressive thinkers have… Read More