Mindfulness
There are many strategies that we can use to improve our own self-awareness and master self-regulation as we work to improve our leadership skills. Mindfulness is intentionally working to bring oneself into the present moment and to be aware of…
Course Improvements
Recently, I had the good fortune to have taken SOCWORK 7500 at The Ohio State University as one of the first courses in my Master’s program. This course included so much valuable information for becoming a successful and professional social…
Learning About Leadership
Leadership is such an important and powerful concept for social work. When a social worker decides to get their master’s degree, it is a concept they must try to master and apply. It is important to introduce leadership at the…
Emotional Intelligence
What comes to mind when you hear the word, “intelligence”? Do you think of someone who is clever, brilliant, and super smart? Do you begin to picture a doctor or a scientist, or perhaps someone who is great at math? …
Collaborative Leadership
As a social worker, it is likely you will be in many situations where you will have to interact with individuals from other disciplines. It is not uncommon for a social worker to collaborate with psychologists, nurses, counselors, teachers, and…
Leadership in Social Work
Social work is an ever-growing and expanding profession. You will find social workers in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, police departments, and more. We are working in politics and in the justice system both behind the scenes and in the public…
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