Managing expectations for your club or organization
One of the keys to keeping your classmates involved in your campus club or organization… [read me]
Ignorance can be bliss when it comes to success in business
Pete Kight has a success story that is simply amazing. The company he founded, CheckFree,… [read me]
The Farrow Method: The Science Behind It
After just 20 minutes of instruction in the system, and tested a week later, people… [read me]
“I’ll Do It!” – Say it and make the most of your opportunities
I have been involved in the Kiwanis Family, an organization dedication to community… [read me]
Engage, connect and invest for post-college success
Though a college degree is one of many factors that can lead to your success, there… [read me]
Make good credit-building choices while you’re in college
When it comes time to leave the nest and join the higher educational system, new… [read me]
Are you engaging in authentic relationships?
To be authentic is to be real, transparent, truthful, or honest. Within the word… [read me]
They say… College costs are rising at three times the rate of inflation
The cost of attending college is rising three times as fast as inflation. That's… [read me]
In college or in life… Are you 100 percent committed?
During my keynotes and retreats on college campuses, I talk a lot about commitment.… [read me]
Ignorance can be bliss when it comes to success in business
Pete Kight has a success story that is simply amazing. The company he founded, CheckFree, was acquired in 2007 by Fiserve for approximately $4.4 billion in cash. In many ways, his story sounds like other millionaire success stories that include dropping out of school, being ridiculed for pursuing a … [Read This..]
“I’ll Do It!” – Say it and make the most of your opportunities
I have been involved in the Kiwanis Family, an organization dedication to community service for 35 years. I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and I joined the Key Club (high school level) at my high school when I was a sophomore because I liked the advisor and I decided that if he thought it was … [Read This..]
Are you engaging in authentic relationships?
To be authentic is to be real, transparent, truthful, or honest. Within the word relationships are the words "relate" and "ship." Some synonyms for "relate" include communication, link up, share, connect, and cooperate. When I think of the word "ship," I think of a boat, cruise ship, vessel, or … [Read This..]
Managing expectations for your club or organization
One of the keys to keeping your classmates involved in your campus club or organization lies in managing their expectations. Students can have expectations about everything about the club for how it is run, to what they'll get out their involvement, to what impact the club will have in the … [Read This..]
Make good credit-building choices while you’re in college
When it comes time to leave the nest and join the higher educational system, new levels of responsibility come to the forefront. Along with classes, grades, friends and dorm room furniture challenges, the need for sound financial decisions becomes extremely important. Even though it may not seem … [Read This..]
Take the hassle out of moving in or moving out
I remember the day I helped Amber, my oldest daughter, move into her first college dorm. It was a lot of work and it was really hot. The university she attended at the time (Amber has since transferred from Georgia College to be closer to home) was fairly organized with students showing up at … [Read This..]
Engage, connect and invest for post-college success
Though a college degree is one of many factors that can lead to your success, there are many factors that can contribute to whether you are ultimately successful in completing your degree. Research has shown that student engagement or involvement both in the classroom and in college life can have an … [Read This..]
In college or in life… Are you 100 percent committed?
During my keynotes and retreats on college campuses, I talk a lot about commitment. I even have an audience member break an arrow with their neck [without using their hands] as a demonstration of being truly committed. I recently took on a big commitment. I started P90X. It’s an extreme home … [Read This...]
3 Ways to get your finances under control as a student
Managing your money during college can be tricky for a number of reasons. The financial burden of higher education has never been more of a pressing issue for young people, and many high school graduates are taking control of their finances for the first time ever. How much do you really understand … [Read This...]
What First Years Really Want
As both a former student leader and college administrator, I've been privy to see my share of Welcome Weeks, Orientation, FYE, and whatever else they may be called. The one commonality that I've noticed at many of these schools is that all first years typically want the same. It’s as universal as … [Read This...]
Job hunt: Acing the phone interview in four easy steps
Modern technology has allowed us to communicate with one another no matter how far away we might be, which has changed the way we conduct both personal and professional interactions. But as a college student just entering, or re-entering, the workforce, don’t assume that tech-savvy will be enough … [Read This...]
Ask better questions and win more business
As an entrepreneur, your success depends greatly on your ability to ask the right questions. However, few people understand the enormous value of mastering this art. I would argue that several entrepreneurs—business professionals, too—have no idea that the quality of the questions they ask … [Read This...]
14 Elements for a great club meeting
If no one enjoys coming to your meetings, your campus club or organization is going to be a big flop. Your meetings are the key event that gets and keeps your core members involved. Want to keep everyone from getting bored and get a lot accomplished at the same time? We previously talked about 3 … [Read This...]
Develop Good People Skills
Relationships will take on new meanings now so you really want to learn how to deal with them. Depending on your career choice, you may need to develop good people skills. Even if you won’t be dealing directly with others in your career, it is helpful to learn this fine art now. During your … [Read This...]
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