01/19/2023
Do you work in PK-12 ? Know someone who does? And looking for a activity? Look no further! We've teamed up to co-host a Transformative Conversation about the 'Great Resignation.'
Join our CEO Terrell L. Strayhorn and Aletha M Harven, Ph.D. (Transformative Conversations) for what promises to be a dynamic discussion! From overcoming to succeeding despite challenges — all PK-12 educators are invited to participate and benefit from this insightful discussion! Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-msqTooE9O-nkPfh4F1gmqAgXumFxT_
01/19/2023
Attention educators and ! 🚨 Transformative Conversations (TC) and our team have joined forces to co-sponsor a FREE bringing you up-to-date information on the 'Great Resignation' in higher education. Join our CEO Terrell L. Strayhorn and TC's Aletha M Harven, Ph.D. as they tackle this topic using data, research, practical insights and more. Time will be devoted to group discussion and Q&A. You don't want to miss this! Reserve your spot today using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-6srTgvEtffdkf93sA2GffRhmN1wGbj
Grab your coffee, tea or water 🍵 and join us Saturday, January 21st. (Please feel free to SHARE , like or "tag" others)
01/02/2023
A recent poll of 500 American workers found that 82% of employees have experienced burnout at their current job. Almost one-third of them attribute burnout to finding "little to no value" in their work. Check out our latest report to learn about "how to" boost workplace belonging for your team, unit, or organization today: https://bit.ly/WorkplaceBelonging
12/27/2022
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Happy Holidays
It's been a remarkably productive year! None of it would have been possible without committed client-partners like you. Our team wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season. We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
05/21/2020
Ever wonder what helps us enter a higher level of focus and move into a state of "flow" where we feel our mind's moving smoothly, deeply with the task at hand? Read 's article Global: https://zcu.io/kj4a
What it Takes to Enter and Benefit from Working in a State of Flow
Terrell L. Strayhorn details what is required to access and stay in a state of flow
05/19/2020
Everyone has bad days, makes mistakes, and wrong turns. Success is failure turned inside out, so it goes. Ever heard of a "failure resume" or Smith College's "Failing Well," a program designed to develop resilience? Check it out and SHARE: https://zcu.io/b2NT
Failing Well: Campus Series Helps Students Rethink Setbacks
"Failing Well?" That's the question Smithies are being asked in a year-long program sponsored by the Wurtele Center and the Lazarus Center for Career Development.
05/14/2020
Sense of belonging helps students succeed. And building community, even through discomfort, helps stressed college students. Check out thisThe Conversation article by Middlebury College's Dr. Shapiro: https://zcu.io/k4Kq
Why building community – even through discomfort – could help stressed college students
Engaging with diversity – a key ingredient for sense of belonging on college campuses – may involve discomfort and even tension at times.
05/12/2020
Over 50% of our team members Do Good Work LLC worked remotely prior to , but we ALL feel included & part of the company! Check out what our Director of Outreach & Engagement, Anton Smith, shared in this article: https://zcu.io/X5Fa
7 Powerful Characteristics Of A Truly Inspirational Leader
Harvard Business School gathered data from nearly 50,000 leaders and learned “the ability to inspire creates the highest levels of employee engagement and commitment.”
05/07/2020
What helps us enter a higher level of focus and move into a state of flow where we feel our mind's moving smoothly, deeply with the task at hand? Read 's article Thrive Global: https://zcu.io/kj4a
What it Takes to Enter and Benefit from Working in a State of Flow
Terrell L. Strayhorn details what is required to access and stay in a state of flow
05/07/2020
Radical Survival Strategies for Struggling Colleges” in by : https://zcu.io/r3YH
Radical Survival Strategies for Struggling Colleges
Mergers, acquisitions, shorter degree programs and major shifts in course offerings are just some of the tactics being employed to lure more students.
05/05/2020
Academic research on sense of belonging helps identify “8 Strategies to Encourage Interdependence & Help-Seeking Behavior in College Students.” Check it out in Focus : https://zcu.io/HTaH
04/30/2020
All students need support to succeed. Help your students communicate better with their instructors by SHARING this "Office Hours" tool with your campus, group, or network today. Feel free to distribute or mount to your advising/retention website. We welcome backlinks and tags too! Stay tuned to our site for more: www.dogoodworkllc.org.
Access the COMPLETE tool online here: https://bit.ly/HigherEdLibs1
04/13/2020
Almost everyone's working remotely, sheltering in place, and adjusting to the "new normal." Our CEO, Terrell L. Strayhorn, sat down with Forbes magazine to talk about being a "Strong Leader" of a remote team in uncertain times. Check it out and share: https://zcu.io/3lzz cc: Entrepreneur
How To Be A Strong Remote Leader During Lockdown
Leaders who’ve long been suspicious of remote working need to keep their misgivings to themselves, and promote the benefits of home working, as well as reminding employees why it’s necessary to stay inside and safeguard the health of their neighbors and loved ones.
04/01/2020
Many students go to college to get a job...a good job! Nowadays, lots of them manage multiple part-time gigs, full- & part-time, and everything in between. Got a chance to speak w/ Tribune Content Agency about this trend. Check out the article: https://zcu.io/ER0M
The pros and cons of part-time/hourly work | Tribune Content Agency (March 15, 2020)
DEAR READERS: For many people — those between jobs, retirees who don’t want to be fully retired, or students who’ve recently graduated and aren’t sure what they want to do — part-time/hourly wage jobs are often a good option. After speaking with several acquaintances who are considering pa...
03/30/2020
When students feel like they belong, they succeed! Tip #1: Know them and their names. Check out 's article, celebrating University's Center for Teaching Excellence. Glad to be part of this! https://zcu.io/bCz0
03/27/2020
We help institutions produce NEW metrics for student success--that's ! Retention + graduation are important, but so is belonging, campus know-how, & engagement. Join our listserv for briefs: bit.ly/DGWllc. Thanks partners: Tennessee Higher Education Commission American Educational Research Association (AERA) GRE General Test
03/25/2020
Remember this...and share! 📸 Photo by Nathan Lemon Unsplash
03/20/2020
We use research to identify and implement proven practices for student success--that's ! Learn more about our train-the-trainer series, webinars, and eTrusive advising: bit.ly/DGWllc. Our partners include NBCC National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education NACA - National Association for Campus Activities Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.
03/20/2020
Guess what? It's the first day of spring. Go forth and !
03/18/2020
Remember this...and share! | 📸 Photo by Nikita Kachanovsky Unsplash
03/16/2020
At , several folks asked 4 productivity tips. Ever heard of the 2-minute rule? Each day, prepare your daily task list from your larger "to do" log. Do NOT add anything that can be completed in
03/16/2020
Zoho Social is a social media management tool that helps businesses and agencies grow their presence on social media. We've tried several different apps and software, but really enjoy ZohoSocial and its integration with other Zoho applications. A+++
03/13/2020
Did you know that 2/3 of college students work? And 1/4 of them work 20+ hours per week? Student success requires balancing academics with work and other roles/duties.
So, what’s and got in common? Perspectives on the impact of working on college students’ academics, well-being, and involvement. Thanks ’ (Terri Williams) for covering this! https://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/how-often-and-why-college-students-are-dropping-out/education
MultiBrief: How often and why college students are dropping out
A college degree can lead to increased income and job opportunities. According to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, someone with a bachelor’s degree earns 31% more than an individual with an associate degree — and 84% more than someone with a high school diploma. H...
03/13/2020
We help boost student success for ALL--that's ! From developing diversity marketing plans to effective bridge programs, we're here to help you . Shout out to a few clients Central Crossing High School Johnson C. Smith University NBCC Pasadena City College Amherst College! bit.ly/DGWllc
03/11/2020
Remember this...and share. | 📸 Photo by Johnson Wang Unsplash
03/09/2020
Disruptive innovations are needed to create the change we need today. Our CEO, Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, joined 5 other industry leaders in interview about this topic. Check out his focus on education: https://hear.ceoblognation.com/2019/08/07/6-entrepreneurs-reveal-the-industries-that-are-ripe-for-disruption/ Source: www.facebook.com/ceoblognation
03/06/2020
This month we're launching a (What We Do) weekly campaign to share exciting updates about our work with colleges, schools, & agencies across the nation. Special thanks to a few of our recent partners Iowa State University North Carolina A&T State University Prairie View A&M University UC Santa Cruz California State University Maritime Academy - Cal Maritime!
03/04/2020
Remember this...and share. 📸
03/03/2020
Ever find yourself distracted by intrusive thoughts, when you're flowing in your zone? Fighting unwanted thoughts that disrupt your productivity? Learn how to stop intrusive thoughts in this article, quoting ! https://zcu.io/aun5
03/02/2020
Ever had to deliver bad news to your boss or client? It's part of leadership. Our CEO, Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, joined 89 other experts and shared best tips in this story! Check it out: https://databox.com/business-reporting-how-to-report-bad-performance-to-your-boss (📸 by Daria Nepriakhina on Unsplash)
02/29/2020
If you're waiting for a sign, here it is...
02/27/2020
Going to in Nashville on March 2? You're invited to a " Roundtable: College Student Educators and HBCUs" | Register for FREE at link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/realtalk-roundtable-college-student-educators-and-hbcus-tickets-96311308717?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=estw&utm-source=tw&utm-term=listing
#RealTalk Roundtable: College Student Educators and HBCUs
This is a session you don't want to miss!! Come to listen, learn, & engage in deep dialogue about the present and future of HBCUs.
02/27/2020
Our CEO, Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, was quoted in 's feature of 13 entrepreneurs! Check it out: https://blog.mycorporation.com/2020/02/entrepreneurs-reveal-kids-message/
02/25/2020
Special thanks to the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity (NCORE) for inviting Terrell L. Strayhorn to speak at this exciting webinar! It's NOT too late to register and join us for what promises to be a critical conversation. https://loom.ly/1sW3XwM
From Woodson to Wakanda: Emancipatory Pedagogy & The Miseducation of the Negro in American Higher Education Today
In February of 1926, Carter Goodwin Woodson, born December 19, 1875 to two former slaves, established “Negro History Week” as a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people to society and to offer Blacks inspiration about their ancestry, legacy, and strength. Woodson, the...
02/19/2020
James Baldwin's brilliance endures! Black history is world history.
02/04/2020
Know this: "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think!" -Winnie the Pooh