Monday, August 27, 2012

ACHIEVEMENT LADDER ENTHUSIASTS RESPECT LABOR DAY CELEBRATIONS

Every year on the first Monday in September, we set aside time to reflect and to honor those who have made their mark on providing the Human Resources of body, mind, and spirit in the Work Place.  History has recorded many negatives about the adversary conditions that men and women have encountered in offering their time, talents, and treasures to produce goods and services for the common good.  The relationships between management and labor sources have come a long way from the typical autocratic style that was most prevalent during the early part of the 20th century.  When participative and the free-rein styles were introduced, many persons were leery that they were attempting to find the "catch" or the "ploy" from their "bosses."

However, when the Team Concept was encouraged to maximize the most of each participant's time, talents, and treasures, the intrapreneurial contributions were rewarded with advancement and enjoyment in the work place. Many work-related activities demanded additional training that was most successful with apprenticeships, internships, and matrix applications.  In Team Work there is no "I" in the word...Together Everyone Achieves More.  Transferring skills from one job or occupation to another required adaptation to a new philosophy in the work environment.  What may have been experienced in "ABC" Team may not have been the same for "XYZ" Team.
When one individual enjoys applying the skills, talents, and aptitudes that have learned, all other persons on the Team are enhanced by the totality of each person's contributions.  

The greatest asset in any work environment is ATTITUDE.  Having a positive attitude toward one's career or current job situation, makes a tremendous difference on the ultimate growth of that person and the common good that will benefit from that person's positive thrust.  Most of us have had many jobs that were stepping stones to our eventual career choice.  What a person learns from the "School of Hard Knocks" and the "School of Experience" contributes to the holistic approach with the basic education that was received in the "Classroom with Walls."  Now that the Virtual Classroom and the "Classroom without Walls" has emerged during the 21st Century, the value of the human resources takes on a new dimension in all areas of the Work Environment.
Giving our 100 percent in achieving a work environment's mission, means offering the "We Care"to the work accomplished.  Pride in workpersonship demands "doing the job well or not at all."
In our Country when 53 percent of the work force pays taxes for 43 percent who choose not to work or get adequate training or who given up altogether, this approach will drain the Workers who give all for the benefit of all.  Giving a Hand Up is preferable than giving a Hand Out! Currently, there are 91.7 percent employed in the work environments.  Hopefully, with the "entrepreneurial" spirit, the percentage employed will be increased in the next few years by a determined private and public sector cooperation and less government interference. 

Achievement Ladder Enthusiasts honor and respect all of those who have contributed in the public and private sectors with their time, talents, and treasures to benefit the common good.  
Happy Labor Day to all of those who have given the ultimate price by laying down their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy in a Free Society.  Let us keep that priceless Freedom by praying, studying, and acting as though the work environments depend on us while we recognize that we depend on our Creator who gave us our human life and human resources to GROW!

Monday, August 20, 2012

ACHIEVEMENT LADDER ENTHUSIASTS APPLAUD LEARNING FOR ALL LEARNERS

As many achievement ladder learners continue their quest for a total holistic approach to education, the discovery during this coming academic year will be the hope and the dreams of all positive learners.  The inner discovery of their talents and aptitudes will assist many learners to focus on their life mission.  For each achievement ladder enthusiast the life mission will be diverse and comprehensive in nature.  Accepting and growing in learning environments will be the challenge for all learners seeking the maximum return on their investments of time, talents, and treasures.  What may work for one learner may be very different for another prospective learner.  Individual differences and learning styles will impact the choices that each learner will discover.  Answering the following questions for any effective communicator,   Who, What, Where, When, Why, How, and How Much, will determine the long range and the short range plan of learning strategy.  Using all of the human resources available and all of the technological gimmicks that are appropriate, the achievement ladder learner will realize that all forms of mass media are valuable in scope and direction.  

Achievement Ladder Enthusiasts applaud the many learners who will be attending the "classroom with walls" and the "classroom without walls" during their learning challenges starting today and after Labor Day.  In a free environment to learn, each learner will determine the realm of their personal motivation to grow in their learning process that will ultimately lead to meeting their life mission.  Each human being willing to learn and willing to grasp the challenges of learning new and exciting holistic study courses will comprehend and understand the value of each valuable human person.  The cluster of career choices opens up a whole new world of learning for those dedicated and determined to be successful in their educational endeavors.  To have an enthusiasm for positive learning means that the learner will gain in body, mind, and spirit for the true values in life for all achievement ladder enthusiasts.  Also, the many lecturers, teachers, educators, mentors, facilitators, motivators, parents, fellow-learners, and all other human resources will be the encouraging "chorus" bringing the music of learning to each individual learner at the pace and the timing that is most appropriate and rewarding.

The Ladder of Achievement for all learners at every stage of development and maturation is based on taking the steps of zero percent to 100 percent in the stride that works best for each learner. "Always remember what you have learned.  Your Education is your Life.  Guard it well!"
(Proverbs 4:13)  Congratulations to all Learners. We are counting on You! 

The Eucharist as the Hound of Heaven - Living Faith - Home & Family - Catholic Online

The Eucharist as the Hound of Heaven - Living Faith - Home & Family - Catholic Online

Courageous Woman: My Choice for Life - Marriage & Family - Home & Family - Catholic Online

Courageous Woman: My Choice for Life - Marriage & Family - Home & Family - Catholic Online

Education According to Saul Alinsky

Education According to Saul Alinsky

Monday, August 13, 2012

Achievement Ladder Enthusiasts Applaud the 30th Olympiad's Host Country, London, and the 204 Countries who sent Olympians

Every four  years, we are treated to the skills, talents, aptitudes, and achievements of men and women who compete in the Olympics.  In addition, we are given an inside look at the host's city and surroundings that make the many venues successful.  For London, this was their third opportunity to host the Olympics; and the challenges that bring with 204 countries participating in the various Olympic Events.  From all indications, the safety concerns were handled professionally; and the Olympians presented an outstanding image of competitiveness that was beyond superior.  Many friends were reunited and many new friends were discovered in 2012.

For all Achievement Ladder Enthusiasts who were unable to be physically present in London, the television coverage was exceptional and exploratory in many respects.  The age range of the Olympians was vast from the middle teens to the senior members.  Overlooked, yet behind the scenes, were the mentors, coaches, family members, and friends who positively cheered on their favorites and their adopted Countries who gave their very best.  The human conditions were observed and respected from many angles of human intelligence.  Beautiful were the smiles, the tears, the hugs, and the respect for the Countries who were recognized for their participation.  The general media at times tried to create some "controversies" by their uninhibited comments; however, in general, the media recognized their responsibility to report what was really important. The people of London were gracious hosts; and their spirit of enthusiasm was noted by all who watched the normal human reactions that were associated with enjoying competitive events.

Achievement Ladder Enthusiasts who were there in London agreed that the location of the 30th Olympiad presented a positive and enthusiastic appreciation for the opportunity to host the 2012
Olympics.  Thank God for the weather that cooperated with the many events that were scheduled for the past two weeks.  At the Closing Ceremonies, the Olympic Flag was presented to the 2016 Summer Olympics Host, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Long live the Olympic Spirit from Olympiad to Olympiad!  All are winners in spirit by being an Olympian! Thank you, London!  Cheers!