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Preparing Teens for the 21st Century Work Place: Saving Grace

In There's a Stranger in My House by Dr James Wellborn

Timeless universal values represented by an employee’s integrity will serve to distinguish them in an increasingly personal work environment. Curiously (and, maybe tellingly) discussions of important 21st Century work skills do not reference employees integrity (or the morals, ethics, values and character that compose it) as one of those important skills. And yet, without integrity (and a culture of integrity), …

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Preparing Teens for the 21st Century Work Place: Critical Analysis

In There's a Stranger in My House by Dr James Wellborn

Your kids will be growing to adulthood in a century where the complexity of technology and the pace of change is unlike anything humans have ever experienced.  This is one in a series of columns devoted to identifying core competencies that will help teens be successful in this 21st century workplace.  Critical analysis is one of the abilities separating us …

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Preparing Teens For The 21st Century Work Place: Decision Making

In There's a Stranger in My House by Dr James Wellborn

Your kids will be growing to adulthood in a century where the complexity of technology and the pace of change is unlike anything humans have ever experienced.  This is one in a series of columns devoted to identifying core competencies that will help teens be successful in this 21st century workplace.  With increasing responsibility and independence placed on individual workers, …

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Preparing Teens for the 21st Century Work Place: Dissenting Opinions

In There's a Stranger in My House by Dr James Wellborn

Your kids will be growing to adulthood in a century where the complexity of technology and the pace of change is unlike anything humans have ever experienced.  This is one in a series of columns devoted to identifying core competencies that will help teens be successful in this 21st century workplace.  Group decision making dynamics are becoming more prominent as …

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The Soundtrack of Encouragement

In The Blog by Dr James Wellborn

If your kid is going to listen to music all the time (and be affected by the “feel” of the music and the message of the words), require them to put some songs in there that build up, reassure, encourages them to make a difference and realize their potential.  Have them make a playlist that helps them rise above.  This …

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Preparing Teens for the 21st Century Work Place: Patience

In There's a Stranger in My House by Dr James Wellborn

Your kids will be growing to adulthood in a century where the complexity of technology and the pace of change is unlike anything humans have ever experienced.  This is one in a series of columns devoted to identifying core competencies that will help teens be successful in this 21st century workplace.  With the pervasive emphasis on speed, immediate results and …

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Preparing Teens for the 21st Century Work Place: Creativity

In There's a Stranger in My House by Dr James Wellborn

Your kids will be growing to adulthood in a century where the complexity of technology and the pace of change is unlike anything humans have ever experienced.  This is one in a series of columns devoted to identifying core competencies that will help your kid be successful in this 21st century workplace.  This column is devoted to elaborating the ways …

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Preparing Teens for the 21st Century Work Place: Personal Initiative

In There's a Stranger in My House by Dr James Wellborn

Your kids will be growing to adulthood in a century where the complexity of technology and the pace of change is unlike anything humans have ever experienced.  This is one in a series of columns devoted to identifying core competencies that will help your kid be successful in this 21st century workplace.  The focus of this column is on helping …