Buzzwords
Jargon that will keep you going through the year By Kenzie Koehle 1 INTRINSIC MOTIVATION When someone is “intrinsically motivated,” it means they are encouraged and even willing to fulfill a certain activity due to finding interest in the activity itself. Comparatively, being “extrinsically motivated” means there’s no enjoyment tied to the activity and thus needs to be found elsewhere.1 2 DATA PROCESSING … Continue reading Buzzwords
¿Empleado Estrella, Emprendedor o Ambos?
Por José Polanco ¿Alguna vez alguien te ha preguntado, qué quieres ser cuando seas grande? Esta es una de las preguntas más comunes en la humanidad. Por un lado, muchas personas no tienen idea de lo que quieren hacer; sin embargo, tienen muy claro lo que quieren estudiar y se esfuerzan por algún día lograr obtener el empleo que siempre soñaron. Por el otro … Continue reading ¿Empleado Estrella, Emprendedor o Ambos?
Diversity in the Workplace. Why Care?
By Monica Flores A recent study conducted by the Boston Consulting group reported 19% higher revenues among companies focused on diversity than similar companies who do not focus on diversity.[1] However, companies often fail to see the potential in diverse employees and take advantage of the great success these employees can contribute. As a result, company leaders do not recognize the opposition these employees … Continue reading Diversity in the Workplace. Why Care?
Maximizing Situational Intelligence
By Jared M. Richardson “The worst student we had, the worst I have ever encountered, was in his life outside the classroom as mature, intelligent, and interesting a person as anyone at the school. What went wrong? . . . Somewhere along the line, his intelligence became disconnected from his schooling.”1 Contrary to prevalent 20th-century beliefs, educator John Holt found that intelligence is not … Continue reading Maximizing Situational Intelligence
Financial Literacy
By AJ Bollinger “You would be surprised with how many people think credit cards are free money,” said First Colony loan officer Dan Ross. Unfortunately, this was something that Seth, a recent high school graduate, believed. One day Seth received a letter in the mail from a bank offering him a $2000 credit card. Poor, financially illiterate Seth believed the offer was free money, so … Continue reading Financial Literacy
Business and Localization
By: Catherine Marshall Imagine that you have built your dream business from the ground up. You have spent countless nights awake working on everything you needed to make it thrive. And then finally it does; your business becomes a huge success, you’re raking in the money, and your dreams have become a reality. You now have the potential to take your company to other countries. … Continue reading Business and Localization
Expanding the Fashion Industry with Supply Chain
By: Olivia Colman Fashion fiends are hard to please. One day skinny jeans are all the rage, then the next day there is widespread internet debate over whether straight-leg jeans will take the crown. With trends, demands, and priorities shifting at high speeds, how do you keep customers of the fashion industry satisfied? The answer is optimized, customer-driven supply chains. Clothing defines both society as … Continue reading Expanding the Fashion Industry with Supply Chain
Turning a Dream Business into a Reality: Three Steps Not to Skip
By Ashley Christensen Over the past year the United States has seen vast quantities of new businesses emerge. According to business formation statistics generated by the US Census Bureau, a total of 423,095 business applications were processed in February 2021 alone.[1] Contrast this number with 298,342—the number of business applications processed just one year prior in February 2020. The new businesses associated with the applications … Continue reading Turning a Dream Business into a Reality: Three Steps Not to Skip
A Case for Hiring Veterans: The Veteran Opportunity
By Steven Skoubye In today’s world, hiring the right employees is a critical part of a company’s success. Managers want skilled employees that bring diversity of thought and diversity of experience. Employees want to work in skilled positions with competitive pay. This environment creates fierce competition between employers for talented, well-trained employees. Yet, there is at least one source of talent, skills, and experience that … Continue reading A Case for Hiring Veterans: The Veteran Opportunity
Three Keys to Lasting Success: Practicing Persistence, Patience, & Peace
By Marcus Larson Recall the last time you tried doing something and it didn’t work. How many times did you try before giving up? Ten times? One hundred? Try ten thousand. Famous American inventor Thomas Edison worked on thousands of prototypes for the lightbulb.[1] Besides being brilliant and creative, Edison proved that success doesn’t come from talent alone. Success comes from persistence and focused patience. … Continue reading Three Keys to Lasting Success: Practicing Persistence, Patience, & Peace
Behind the Books: An Informative View on International Students
By: Kirstyn Tureman Think of the most challenging task or assignment you have recently completed at the Marriott School. Now, imagine tackling that same feat in another country while speaking a different language, adjusting to a new educational system, and navigating a unique culture. If you can picture that, then you might see what it’s like for international students at the Marriott School who bravely … Continue reading Behind the Books: An Informative View on International Students
Changing the World One Garden at a Time
By Sadie Wise Here’s the thing. Changing the world can feel like an insurmountable task. Where does one even begin? You can help solve homelessness or world hunger. You can donate to causes advocating education for women or support any number of worthwhile pursuits. Goals like these are the focus of many non-profit businesses around the globe. Non-profit organizations use business tools to change the … Continue reading Changing the World One Garden at a Time
Three Things Children Can Teach a Businessman
By: Hayden Low The best businessman I know is three feet tall, has a tiny vocabulary, and loves to tinker with trains. Unlike other businessmen, he is not afraid to fail over and over again. Brewing in his lemonade stand are the ingredients for a successful business. He talks to everyone that walks by him, compliments their crazy hair, and spills lemonade when he pours. … Continue reading Three Things Children Can Teach a Businessman
Experience Design: What Is It and How Can It Benefit You?
By: Melissa Brown Have you ever left a store or event amazed by the atmosphere? Have you ever stopped shopping at a store not because of a poor product but because the service you were given left a bad impression? Experiences matter to people. Customers across the country and around the world are beginning to expect better experiences from the companies they are buying … Continue reading Experience Design: What Is It and How Can It Benefit You?
Anchoring the Onboarding Process
By Becca Trippe Meet Melanie Melanie is a new accountant at a firm in Colorado. She was offered this position four months ago, but up until her first day, she received little information from her recruiter. On her first day, Melanie is shoved into a room, along with fifty other new hires. One person welcomes her in and asks her to sit down. The … Continue reading Anchoring the Onboarding Process
Millennial Money
By Quinn Larson We all need money. Whether it’s filling up the car, paying for a wedding expense, or taking a vacation to the Bahamas, money is how we get there. At its core, money represents time spent. Without an investment of time or effort, it becomes difficult to acquire wealth. As Generations X and Y, we have had the least amount of time in … Continue reading Millennial Money
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stake Are High
We live in a world everything from sports to politics is polarized. Even the most casual conversationalists wil stop at nothing to prove that their team, party, or points-of-view is the best and most correct. Little, if any, consideration is given to listening and understanding the other perspective, causing problems in every facet of our lives. Crucial Conversations asserts that we can learn and develop … Continue reading Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stake Are High
Book Review: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
By Sam Lambert When he was a star high school baseball player, James Clear suffered a traumatic head injury during a game, which severely debilitated his health, his self-esteem, and his prowess as an athlete for the rest of his high school years. Despite this major setback, he later became the “top male athlete at Denison University” while also excelling academically. How was he … Continue reading Book Review: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
With Concert Halls Empty, How Will Arts Nonprofits Pay the Bills? Fundraising in the COVID-19 Era
By David Kime My experience earlier this year will sound familiar to artistic directors and administrators across the United States. On Wednesday evening, March 11, 2020, the A Voice for Good directing team huddled in my living room. Our Easter season, 120-voice mixed choir had three concerts scheduled over the coming week. The COVID-19 virus was quickly becoming headline news here in Utah, and … Continue reading With Concert Halls Empty, How Will Arts Nonprofits Pay the Bills? Fundraising in the COVID-19 Era
Expandir tus horizontes: Comercialización en un mercado mundial e intercultural
Por Dillon Jones Tal vez hayas manejado un coche de Volkswagen, comprado leche de Nestlé, o jugado al PlayStation de Sony. Muchas veces olvidamos que estas compañías vienen de Alemania, Suiza, y Japón, respectivamente; simplemente sabemos que son productos que nos gustan. ¿Te podrías imaginar si estas compañías nunca se hubieran expandido fuera de sus países natales? Hoy en día estas empresas se consideran … Continue reading Expandir tus horizontes: Comercialización en un mercado mundial e intercultural
