Soft Skills 101

Welcome to another Episode of Soft Skills: 101, Life Skills for a Digital Age!   Today I am interviewing my good friend, Laura Murfin, owner of Cross Seven. Laura began life as a young adult working on Mercy Ships, has traveled internationally, is a devoted homeschooling wife and momma to 6 girls and has developed Cross […] The post Adaptability and Flexibility: Interview with Laura Murfin of Cross Seven appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

In this episode we talk about foreign language, scholarships and Chinese in particular with Ali Thomas of NiHao Chinese. Be sure and check out part 1 of this interview here if you missed it! Colleges may no longer expect foreign language for admittance, but proficiency in a foreign language can equal scholarship money and international […] The post Flexibility and Adaptability: Part II of Interview with Ali Thomas of NiHao Chinese appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Guest Ali Thomas, co-owner of NiHao Chinese, is here with us today talking about Flexibility and Adaptability, especially in regards to Foreign Language Acquisition. Learning a foreign language and international travel helps you understand people and cultures different than yourself- develops flexibility and adaptability as well as empathy and compassion. When Ali was a young […] The post Flexibility and Adaptability: Foreign Language Adaptability with Ali Thomas of NiHao Chinese appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Introducing the Soft Skills of Flexibility and Adaptability! These soft skills are more important than ever before in the fast paced, quickly changing, international world our kids will be navigating. In this show we’ll talk about the importance of strategizing for your children’s future as they launch into adulthood, including taking a look at rising […] The post The Soft Skills of Flexibility and Adaptability appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Dr. David Nehring joins us for this episode to finish our series on Integrity. Bible Verse: Ephesians 5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ James 1:4 So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. Books/ […] The post Integrity within a Family with Dr. David Nehring (Part 2) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Dr. David Nehring joins us for this episode, focusing on Integrity.   Integrity is about God. Most importantly it is about ME in relationship to a living, Holy God.  Who are “we”? – “We” as people of the Book. Q: What is the value system of the Book? A: Holiness, Kinship & Purity: the good, the […] The post Integrity with Dr. David Nehring appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This week on Soft Skills 101 podcast, we are joined by Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for the next episode in our integrity series. The main topic of this podcast is the role of the parent. Here is a brief outline of what we discussed: Bible Verse: Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 11:19 Role of the Parent – teaching […] The post Integrity: The Role of a Parent with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Can you be a Christian and walk with integrity while being involved in Politics? Living with Integrity, despite one’s vocational choice, takes intentionality. It is easier to see a lack of integrity on the part of others, than ourselves, or “our side.” We want to think the best of ourselves while we think more critically/ […] The post Integrity Interview with Justin Warfel – Part 2 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This week on Soft Skills 101 Podcast, we interview Justin Warfel about Integrity.  Lack of Integrity in language- “I feel” vs. “I think.” = intentional thoughts based on thinking vs. feelings demands critical thinking skills. Reactivity is a result of basing actions and thoughts on feelings vs. thinking. Lack of Integrity can be found in […] The post Integrity Interview with Justin Warfel – Part 1 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

In today’s episode we kick off talking about the Soft Skill of Integrity with author of Mere Motherhood, Cindy Rollins. Cindy is a long-time homeschooler, author, podcaster, Mom of many, friend and mentor. Cindy shares how stories, histories and the Biblical narrative can be the voice of conscious in the lives of children, how reading […] The post The Soft Skill of Integrity with Cindy Rollins of Mere Motherhood appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Assessment is integral to creating solid teams- both internal and external. This requires looking at thing truthfully and objectively. Truth is not my perception, truth is measurable and both internal (if we are saved as the Spirit of the Living God dwells within us) and external. Peter’s failure in Gethsemane is turned into a redemption […] The post Teamwork: Assessment appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

SMART goals allow you to manage roles and responsibilities, as well as expectations of yourself and others. Time to learn about SMART Goals for teams! Bible Verse: Eph 4:11″And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.” Acts 15- AD 55 –James, Peter and Paul and the Council of […] The post Teamwork Part 4: SMART Goals appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

To create great teams we must clarify our purpose. Bible Verse: Quote: “Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Michael Jordan  Details of Show: Clarify your purpose Vision –the state of begin able to see the long view Misson- the outcome or assignment Meaning- the art of experience Each of our lives is […] The post Teamwork: Clarifying Your Purpose appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This podcast recounts a trip to the High Unitas Wilderness area Lisa Nehring took the summer before she started college. Hiking and living together with a small group of people required serious teamwork as they navigated trails, illness and adventure! Bible Verse: Two are better than one for they have a good return for their […] The post Teamwork: Wilderness Adventure (Part 2) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Soft Skills 101 topic this week is teamwork. Definition: team·work the combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. Quote: As Andrew Carnegie once noted, teamwork “is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” Scripture Ecclesiastes 4:9 -4:12. The family is the first “team” a child is a […] The post Teamwork: Part 1 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This week on Soft Skills 101 we are interviewing BJ Pramman and Rachelle Green!  We have a great lineup of topics in this interview focusing on how to manage electronic media and family. Quote: Nothing is better than going home to family and eating good food and relaxing. Irina Shayk  Details of Show: Respect and […] The post Electronic Media and Family: Interview with Bj Pramman and Rachelle Green appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This week on Soft Skills 101 Podcast, we interview Ron Brumbarger!  We discuss how to learn to communicate well in a changing world. Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men Quote: “Failure is not bad, it’s just failure. Keep taking risks, keep trying.” Ron Brumbarger […] The post How To Learn To Communicate Well In a Changing World: Interview with Ron Brumbarger appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This week on Soft Skills 101, join us for a discussion about modes of electronic communication, what we like to call “Netiquette.”  Learn a few tips on how to teach your kids some life skills in this area! Bible Verse: Honor Your Father and Mother Exodus20:12 Honor Everyone. Lover the brotherhood. Fear God. 1 Peter […] The post Communication Week 3: Modes of Electronic Communication: Netiquette appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Bible Verse: Romans 12:13 ESV / 5 helpful votes Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.   Quote: Nothing is better than going home to family and eating good food and relaxing. Irina Shayk    Details of Show: Respect and Connection in Electronic Media, Conformity now, conformity then Front porches and […] The post Communication Week 2: Respect and Connection in Electronic Media appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This week on Soft Skills 101 podcast, we talk about the #1 soft skill – communication. Bible Verse: Proverbs 25:11 says, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver” Quote: Lee Iacocca admonishes, ‘You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, they won’t get you […] The post Communication appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.