Barbara White

The Power That Controls Our Lives

Deep within each of us lie two things that control our lives and the way we live them. Our behavior and attitudes and lifestyle are governed by them. If we want to change our life then we need to look at these foundational things that have governed us all... Read >

Please Listen, Don't Just Hear Me!

"One of the greatest gifts you can give to anyone is the gift of attention." -- Jim Rohn Did you know that there is quite a difference between listening and hearing? Hearing is receiving sounds and communication. We hear all the time, but are not a... Read >

Ten Relationship Traits And Skills For Good Leadership

An important aspect of good leadership is the ability to work and relate with others. There are ten qualities that characterize successful leadership in the area of relating and communicating with other people. 1. Availability A good leader is ava... Read >

Success Through The Eyes Of A Child

Adults, with eyes to see, can learn so much about success in life from children. When a baby is born, it has instinctively in it everything needed to succeed in life. A child is like a fresh piece of canvas, ready to become a unique contribution to the ... Read >

Are Jigsaw Puzzles Educational?

Many companies advertise their products as being educational. How much of this terminology is sales promotion and jargon, and how much is fact? As an educator for many years, I can say with authority, that there is educational value in all types of jig... Read >

It Could Have Been Me- But For The Grace Of God

This week the world has reeled in shock at the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in the southern Gulf States of America. Although other major events have also happened this week, people who live in North America, in particular, are still trying to c... Read >

Harness The Power Of Words In Your Life

Speaking comes to most people as naturally as breathing. On many occasions our words are uttered without conscious thought; in fact we rarely stop and think about what we are saying. Thousands of words pour out of our mouths each day as our thoughts, opin... Read >