Monthly Archives: November 2017

Grow My Mindset!!!

Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
Psychologist Carol Dweck popularized the term “growth mindset” in her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.  In her book, Dweck describes a mindset at the perception that people have about themselves.  This mindset can…

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Is Anyone Watching? Making Use of Facebook Live

I am an over-researcher.  Before I go into any new situation I want to know what to expect. What will it look like, sound like, and feel like? A couple of years ago I first learned of the term- trialability.  … Continue reading

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4-H Grows #6: Why No One Shows Up for Your Great Programs

Let’s pretend you are a real person for a moment. A real person, with real person stuff in their day.  You know- family, friends, bills, appointments, Netflix marathons, etc. You, as a real person, get invited to attend a program … Continue reading

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4-H Grows #5: Camp

So here’s my obligatory personal story about camp… I decided that I needed to go to 4-H camp when I heard our banquet’s keynote speaker (a recent 4-H alum) refer to camp as her “prize” for a great year of … Continue reading

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4-H Grows #4: County Events

“What has striped hooves, mottled skin, and spots?  The Appaloosa horse, that’s what!” Don’t be too harsh– I penned that demonstration introduction as a 9 year old for my first County Events. I’ll never forget my first County Events.  I … Continue reading

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Getting the Most out of Professional Conferences

Originally posted on Florida 4-H: Northeast District:
With the annual NAE4-HA Conference being held in the Southern Region this year, we have a large number of attendees from our state, many of whom are first timers to this meeting and…

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