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Our world has become faster paced, and children are exposed to increasing rates of reinforcement outside of the classroom. Teachers must stay abreast with effective teaching methods and principles to compete with these outside reinforcers, ...
At some point in their career, most successful professionals received mentoring along the way. Having the right mentor can help launch professionals to the next level. While budding professionals seek out mentors to help guide ...
Change can be scary. Fear of the unknown and of failure are often the biggest deterrents to pursuing new opportunities, whether it’s a potential promotion, an ambitious program you’re implementing, or big marketing campaign. It’s ...
Before we start, here’s a riddle for you: what disappears as soon as you say its name? (Check number five for the answer). In community rec centers, we are all challenged to think of new ...
For most, January represents an interesting switch in our thoughts. The new year brings a renewed sense of hope for how we can change our habits to improve our lives. This rings especially true for ...
For many, the holiday season is about food, fun and festivities, and that does not always leave much room for fitness. Getting members to the gym during this busy season can seem like a difficult ...
When I wake up and check the weather, it’s hard not to double-take at the “feels like four degrees” here in the Twin Cities. It’s also hard not to think that our YMCA will undoubtedly ...
As you get ready to gear up for cold weather, holidays, end of year celebrations and closing out your budget year strong, how many of you have a solid January plan in place? After years ...
The Wave Aquatic and Fitness Center, the featured facility of the September/October issue, is quite an anomaly. Nestled in Whitefish, Montana, a town of just under 7,700 people, The Wave has 6,750 members. I’m no ...
It is essential to understand just how fragile our member relationships are. It is much easier to lose a member due to poor customer service than it is to create loyalty in the first place. ...
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