Generation Z is upon us
Generation Z is upon us Integrating Technology into the Modern Classroom – Generation Z is upon us. Which generation are you? Are you concerned that the next generation will not value what you worked and lived for? Well, get ready for it, because Generation Z is upon us. They are the true digital natives. Gen Z (born roughly between 1995 and 2010) will turn 20 this year. Largely still growing kids and adolescents, Gen Z members are leaning toward being more self-reliant, and goal-oriented. The big difference between Gen Z and Millennials is that they will not remember a time before social media. As more of the digital generation starts to…
Dear Volunteer
Dear Volunteer Lace up! Coming up in October is the Other Half Marathon here in Moab Utah. Not as large as the ½ Marathon held in the spring, but still a busy fun adventure for the like-minded. Thelma and Louise I love those emails that come out and say “Hey Volunteer – you want to help out this year”? That’s enough said, it’s short, sweet and to the point. If you are like me and the 100’s of other local volunteers – you can’t say the magic word “NO”. Here is what is really behind that one line question: “Hey Volunteer – you want to help out this year”? Dear…
How to Overcome that Career Hiccup – One Hiccup at a time
Everyone has one - that career hiccup. The first thing I found out about myself after my career hiccup was that I had the ability to write whatever I wanted to, and not feel minimized by it. I also no longer had to sit through those painful Monday morning meetings that felt like I was in a torture chamber. It was a one-man show in those meetings, and no one was allowed an original idea. All creativity was dismissed until it was needed by someone else: but by that time they had already put someone else's name on the idea. It was stifling to say the least. Sound familiar?…
A Real Team
Ever wonder what a real team looks like, feels like, acts like? I’ve worked on a multitude of different professional teams in my lifetime. Some were good, some were so-so, and some were just flat out disappointing. One particular team that I had the privilege to be a part of, rocked in every dimension. It was at the Chamber of Commerce (Moab) when I was first starting out in the business world, almost 23 years ago. The Chamber of Commerce at the time was located in the same complex as the local Grand County Travel Council. The Chamber owned the building. If you can imagine tourists from all walks of life,…
His Name is Dan
Somewhere around 8:45 pm this evening I heard this sound at the front door. Next thing I know, the front door handle is wiggling, and someone is attempting to push at the door to get in. The door was locked thank God, but it was already dark outside. Luckily the porch light was on. I’ll never turn it off again. I’ll never turn it off again I hadn’t heard any cars pull up in front of the house. I was very alarmed. I got up from the couch a little shaken that someone had just tried to enter my home. Thoughts go through your mind. Do you have your phone?…
