With so much criticism of good intentions, we forget that much good in the world begins first with the intention to do good. Indeed, people who deliberately set out do do evil usually succeed, but very people who set out to do good ever completely fail. As Al Capone illustrates, just about everyone thinks they’re doing the work of heaven instead of heading up a parade to hell.

It should be noted that listening also includes awareness of body language, vocal cues, asking clarifying questions, and repeating back what you understood. You can’t claimed to have truly listened if you haven’t made every effort to understand what is being conveyed.

The hard truth is that it takes time, patience, and flexibility. Though I call it a hard truth, it is still a good truth. Nothing is quite as precious as that which we earn through hard work, perseverance, and even setbacks. If magic would grant it us the changes we want to make, we would never have strength to maintain the changes.

We hire personal support workers for adults with developmental disabilities who are looking to learn skills and reach new levels of independence. Days with clients are filled with learning, support, and fun. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the life of some of the greatest people in the world, […]

How much do you pay employees? We pay hourly for direct-contact work with our clients. How much we pay per hour depends on experience and education. It also depends on the kind of work we will be asking you to do. The hourly rate is in the $18-$24. How many hours can I get? It […]