May 25, 2013

Managing expectations for your club or organization

One of the keys to keeping your classmates involved in your campus club or organization… [read me]

Managing expectations for your club or organization Managing expectations for your club or organization

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]

Ignorance can be bliss when it comes to success in business Ignorance can be bliss when it comes to success in business

The Farrow Method: The Science Behind It

After just 20 minutes of instruction in the system, and tested a week later, people… [read me]

The Farrow Method: The Science Behind It The Farrow Method: The Science Behind It

“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]

“I’ll Do It!” – Say it and make the most of your opportunities “I’ll Do It!” - Say it and make the most of your opportunities

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]

Engage, connect and invest for post-college success Engage, connect and invest for post-college success

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]

Make good credit-building choices while you’re in college Make good credit-building choices while you're in college

Are you engaging in authentic relationships?

To be authentic is to be real, transparent, truthful, or honest. Within the word… [read me]

Are you engaging in authentic relationships? Are you engaging in authentic relationships?

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]

They say… College costs are rising at three times the rate of inflation They say... College costs are rising at three times the rate of inflation

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]

In college or in life… Are you 100 percent committed? In college or in life… Are you 100 percent committed?

Kevin Johnson,College Speaker - Mentor Protege' Connection

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..]

Dave Kelly - I'll Do It

“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..]

Dave Kelly, College Speaker - Managing expectations for your club or organization

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

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 - photo copyright Rick Sherrell

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 - Photo copyright Donald Lee "Red" Sullivan

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..]




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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 - photo copyright Rick Sherrell

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...]

Tawan Perry - What First Years Really Want

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...]

Acing the phone interview in four easy steps - Photo copyright 2012 Rick Sherrell

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...]

Kevin Johnson - College Speaker - The Entrepreneur Mind

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...]

Dave Kelly - 14 Elements for a great club meeting

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...]

Herb Ammons - College Keynote Speaker - Develop good people skills

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...]