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RITCH HOCHSTETLER Research suggests that successful teaching is based on a ratio of 50% knowledge and 50% communication skills. Teachers play many roles and wear

What is the one thing that will engage your team?

What is Trauma-Informed Care? Learn about the 5 key components of Trauma-Informed Care, and how to practice Trauma-Informed Care with kids and youth.

Spirituality is a core element of healthy youth development.

This article discusses spirituality as an important element of youth development, and defines spirituality beyond religion.

If connection with co-workers is a vital component of a healthy workplace culture, and we’ve lost the sense of community needed to sustain it, then what can be done to rebuild it?

Ritch Hochstetler | February 25, 2022

I was teaching in a freshmen class when a student in the front row asked, “What’s that smell?” By this time all the students were looking around the room, and as I glanced up from my notes, there it was!

The reality is, many staff teams are emotionally spent, if not completely bankrupt.

RITCH HOCHSTETLER Have you ever found yourself on the listening end of a conversation, and based on your response, it becomes abundantly clear that you

The question is, what does it take to be a leader who is a great communicator?

RITCH HOCHSTETLER You need your team to perform well. High productivity only comes with team members who are engaged. What’s the one thing you must