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Comment on The Road to Success by Deborah Ververs

Deborah Ververs — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:26:10 +0000

Always remember the quote teamwork makes the dream work. The dream being happy clients, a healthy workplace, and a great sense of a strong team doing its best to build each other up. Thanks for the pep talk Rex very important for team building morale.

Comment on The Road to Success by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 17 May 2023 20:42:01 +0000

This immediately reminded me of another quote,
“Look for the helpers”- and I don’t mean this in the sense of how many have taken it and essentially “meme-efied” it.

The original quote was:
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day … “I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.”

Regardless of your thoughts on Mr. Rogers choice of sweaters or puppets, I love the simplicity in the statement.

We can look for the bad and people and we will most surely find it, but when we take a step back and look for the helpers, when we look at the broader scene and look at people with less suspicion
At least for me it gets a lot easier to work through the difficulties of everyday when I remember to look for more of that good.
-granted we’re humans and we alllll have our moments, but I’d rather approach someone when I don’t assume that they mean the worst.

Comment on Being Leaders by ARISE Mentors » The Road to Success

ARISE Mentors » The Road to Success — Tue, 16 May 2023 21:57:11 +0000

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Comment on Welcome by Shawntai Johnson

Shawntai Johnson — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:46:51 +0000

Good morning Arise agency,

I have attended training and received my mentor certificate a few years ago. Unfortunately someone stole my belongings and my mentor certificate was taken. I have this on my resume for years and was able to show proof. Now I just started a new job and need another certificate please. I wasn’t sure who to reach out to regarding this matter and hopefully this is the right agency to inform about this matter. I took the training in MD. I can be reached by email or telephone at 202-766-2798. Please can you take into consideration of my urgency. I will be available at 12noon Mon-Fri. Due to I’m in training all this week for this new job.
Warm Regards, Ms. Shawntai Johnson

Comment on Being Leaders by Allison Green

Allison Green — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:37:14 +0000

The way one reacts to any situation is very important; some situations with people can be responses to medical emergencies where time is critical, where as at other times nothing has to be done right away. But, no matter which type of situation it is, I need to take a breath and think ? ‘How should I respond to this person’s situation?’ And that should become natural in your daily interactions with others.

Comment on Are You Listening? by ARISE Mentors » Being Leaders

ARISE Mentors » Being Leaders — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:44:16 +0000

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Comment on Are You Listening? by Stephen Rex Goode

Stephen Rex Goode — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:30:58 +0000

In reply to Becki.

Becki,

Thank you. I hope so too. I think we do pretty well.

We really appreciate the work you do.

Thanks.

Comment on Are You Listening? by Becki

Becki — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:03:26 +0000

Thank you so much, Rex. I think this is spot on. You’re 100% correct. No doubt that all of us need a reminder about how important it is to be fully present and truly listen.
However, in our role, its paramount. Especially for those clients that may have difficulty in expressing themselves. Your cues about being attuned to body language and one’s reactions, I believe are key, for some of our folks. I have found that some clients are surprised (sadly) that someone took the time to truly hear them and feel that their opinions and input is wanted, much less valued.

I appreciate you taking the time to sharing your own experience and provide tools and exercises to enhance our skills. I hope all of our clients feel were are hearing all they have to tell us.

Comment on Are You Listening? by Stephen Rex Goode

Stephen Rex Goode — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:42:06 +0000

Thanks, Turid. It is almost an epidemic. People are so distracted that almost nobody stops to listen anymore.

And thanks for the work you do.

Comment on Are You Listening? by Turid Hanssen

Turid Hanssen — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:42:25 +0000

An excellent reminder! Over and over again I hear that statement “I am SO frustrated! Nobody listened to me or tried to understand what I was saying.” So sad!
We have an important thing to do as bridge-builders for our people.