Jimmy Carter Quotes & the Environmental Supports for Oligarchy
#SWNext #SocialWorkNext Jimmy’s Quote Oprah Winfrey asked former President Jimmy Carter whether he could be president today. His response was vintage Carter: instructive and thoughtful as well as frank. “We’ve become now an oligarchy instead of a democracy. And, I think that has been the worst damage to the basic moral and ethical standards of...Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 09/27/2015
#MondayMotivation MAWMonday Motivators is the anti-social media post. It is not about showing off the best of life and appearances. It’s not about selfies with celebrities and awesome restaurant dishes. It’s about realizing that motivation comes from choice. A choice to listen to the small voice that speaks positivity into your life while you wait...Continue reading→
Social Media & the Non-Profit: the Systematic Storytelling Approach
Overcoming Barriers to Participation I have heard all the excuses. “I have nothing to say on social media.” “I don’t have the time to spend on social media.” “Social media is just not what I do.” Great and acceptable if you have the ability to pay someone to do it for you. But, that’s not...Continue reading→
Beyond Teaching Them to Fish: Macro Social Work Economic Strategies
It’s a common Introduction to Social Work question. But, I am not sure that all educators provide the most complete answer. Most helping professions include a person-in-environment perspective. Holistic assessment including biological, psychological, social, and spiritual considerations actually began in medical care, not social work. So, What’s the difference between social work and other helping...Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 09/20/2015
#MondayMotivation You set your heart on something that you wanted to achieve. You put in the time to plan and schedule your success. You have produced a bit. You have experienced some success. But, your momentum is hampered because you’re smart enough to know the length of the road ahead. Respect is not enough. A...Continue reading→
Social Work Minimum Wage: Economics of Supply & Professional Demands
#socialwork #livablewage With the successes of the $15 per hour movement and other activities advocating a livable wage, social workers (and other lower wage professionals) are feeling some dissonance. Many are in favor of increased wages, but have twinge of discomfort as they see fast-food and baggage claim workers making more money than them. I...Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 09/13/2015
#MondayMotivation With the passing of labor day, all schools have not entered the Fall session. It got me thinking about this time of year and the value of education. I’m often asked, “Dr. Wright, Should I go back to school?” I answer No…Unless the experience will result in increased competence, confidence, network, and communication skills....Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 09/06/2015
#laborDay #mondayMotivation It’s still a Monday, but it is a day to celebrate that we have holidays, weekends, 401K, sick leave, and more negotiated through strong unions and collective bargaining. It’s a reminder of our power when we stand united in communication with corporations who often have influence beyond our reckoning. It’s also a day...Continue reading→
Why and How You Can Use Social Media for Business
#Business #Tip #Tuesday Network! You will have to build a social media presence. It’s not that social media is honest or true within itself. It’s that most everyone who will ever happen upon a morsel of information about you will enter your name into a search engine to find out more. Having a social media...Continue reading→
MAWMonday Motivators 08/30/2015
#MondayMotivation #selfish This weeek, I’m thinking about all the bad advice I have been given over 40 years of life. I have learned to explore even the dark feelings to maintain a keen sense of the light. It is with that in mind that I provide tweets this week that could be interpreted as dark...Continue reading→