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Leverage Your Home Sporting Events

December 29th 2008

It amazes me how many sports teams choose to host the majority of its events on non-game days, and don’t fully leverage each home game. In some cases, teams actually make it a rule to avoid “game days” because the feeling is there’s already a long list of things to execute on games days.

There certainly are advantages to hosting events at corporate partner locations, as well as hosting selected events on non-game days for those teams that don’t permit coach or player interaction with fans on game days. There’s also a great opportunity each home game to host events that simply cannot be replicated (more…)

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A Great Day to Celebrate

December 22nd 2008

We celebrated our youngest daughter’s birthday yesterday and we had a lot of fun.

It all started at the morning worship service when Pastor Steve was kind enough to recognize KJ’s birthday in front of the congregation.

Pastor Steve then led the congregation in the singing of “Happy Birthday” to KJ, and she smiled from ear-to-year. (more…)

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Getting Involved in Social Media

December 15th 2008

Many say this is the year social media broke into the mainstream, and I was one of many who jumped on board with LinkedIn the first of this year, then Plaxo a short time later, Facebook some months later, and most recently Twitter, which is basically a micro-blog limited to 140 characters per post.

Both LinkedIn and Plaxo are professional social networks, while Facebook is a more traditional social medium of over 120 million members. Although many say Twitter is for entertaining, engaging or (more…)

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Looking Forward to New Technology

December 8th 2008

As I reflect on the past year, it’s hard to believe how many new experiences I’ve enjoyed in the way of technology.

I wouldn’t consider myself a gadget guy, but I do enjoy computers and so many technology tools – some might call “toys” – that have made our life easier as well as more efficient in many ways.

I made the move to the Mac this past year, and I also embraced the (more…)

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Plan a Utah Ski or Snowboard Trip

December 1st 2008

I’ve received numerous emails from friends and associates asking various questions about Utah and the skiing/snowboarding conditions, and I thought I’d provide a few website links for anyone considering a trip to Utah this winter.

The first website I’d recommend taking a look at is Ski Utah, which is a comprehensive site offering information on all the Utah ski/snowboard resorts, lodging and ski deals, snow reports, travel distances between ski resorts and lodging, and any other questions you may have regarding skiing and snowboarding in Utah. (more…)

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Dads Make a Positive Impact

November 24th 2008

I read a neat article the other day - How Dads Can Help – that shared statistics on how children’s performance in school improves greatly when fathers are involved in their kids school activities, events and homework.

With the downturn in the economy and many thoughts turned to finances, the article was a great reminder of our children’s needs and the positive impact fathers can have on their children’s school experiences. (more…)

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Share Some Turkey Talk

November 17th 2008

To get in the Thanksgiving spirit, I’m sharing a few things I came across for Thanksgiving that you may also find interesting and/or helpful.

I read the article, “Turkey Talk: Help Your Kids Understand the True Meaning of Thanksgiving,” which shared some neat ideas parents could consider doing with their kids to get them in the Thanksgiving spirit and why we celebrate Thanksgiving each November.

A neat event a friend shared with me is “Turkey Talk with Dad,” which is an event that was hosted at his (more…)

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Will You Be Successful Today?

November 10th 2008

I was asked my definition of success and answered this question in The Telios Group’s Sept 1 “Question of the Week” blog post, and that question has led me to ask executives a simple question that isn’t always easy to answer.

The question is: How will you know you’re successful today?

A simple question, and it could be easy to answer, but only for those few people who not only set goals for the day; they also put their goals in writing, plan their day to achieve their goals, and successfully execute each of the “A” priority tasks necessary to achieve their goals and enjoy a successful day. (more…)

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Innovate to Be Great

November 3rd 2008

Technology amazes me every day.

I’m new to social networking. I joined my first online business network – LinkedIn – in January, and some months later Plaxo. Most recently, I joined Facebook and I’ve been impressed by many of the innovative “applications” created by the three social networks.

Innovative technology is everywhere, and as a business traveler, I’ve noticed the airlines introducing numerous innovative technology advancements this year to assist with speeding up check-in procedures and allowing travelers to be more efficient. (more…)

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I’m Watching You Dad

October 27th 2008

I watched a short story video posted to GodTube titled, “I’m Watching You Dad,” and it motivated me this past weekend to share the video with each of the fathers I know, as well as in today’s blog post.

“I’m Watching You Dad” illustrates how a child learns from his father’s words and actions, and it also emphasizes the importance of investing quality time with our children and always being open and honest with them. It’s very well done. (more…)

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Tribes is a Great Read

October 20th 2008

Seth Godin’s latest book, Tribes, is another great read and I recently came across a free resource Seth helped facilitate - The Tribes Casebook - a complimentary eBook in PDF format you can download and read.

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Win With Bingo

October 13th 2008

Bingo, which first debuted in 1930, continues to grow in popularity with people of all ages, and according to studies, one of the great benefits of bingo is it can sharpen your memory.

Some other interesting facts I learned is if you enjoy winning, bingo’s your game since 96 percent of all bingo players have won at some point during their playing days. (more…)

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Gitomer Produces First-Ever V-Book

October 6th 2008

Jeffrey Gitomer recently released the first-ever V-Book – Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Red Book of Selling - which can be viewed or listened to on as an MP3 audio, an iPod digital video, or a DVD video.

Technology today; you have to love it!

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Downsize to Downsize Problems

September 29th 2008

We often hear people saying things like “I wish I had…” and you fill in the blank, but many times people are wishing for bigger and better things. I believe that much of the time, bigger usually means bigger problems.

If bigger does bring bigger problems, why not focus on downsizing to downsize our problems? Just think, if more people did downsize, they’d likely experience bigger smiles, better days, and more happiness.

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Follow a Leader

September 22nd 2008

I enjoy participating in mentoring programs. It’s a terrific way to pass on what others have given to me and assist youth, as well as up and coming executives in the sports business and in life.

A retailer has developed the “Follow a Leader” initiative that’s a creative essay program where youth have the opportunity to win a day with a leader, a $1,000 savings bond, lunch with a leader, and $5,000 for their school. (more…)

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Finding Happiness by Serving Others

September 15th 2008

There are many different definitions of happiness, and each in their own way may define success, but a quote I came across today summed it up best for me.

Albert Schweitzer once said: “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.”

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Chicago Enjoying it’s Winning Ways

September 8th 2008

No, Chicago sports fans, you’re not dreaming. The Cubs, White Sox and even da Bears are each in first place in their respective divisions.

I’m not sure when the last time that happened, but I do know there will be a lot of chatter coming from Chicago fans this week, especially from those residing in Illinois towns near bordering states…as well as one Cubs and Bears fan in Utah! (more…)

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Seizing the Moment of Opportunity

September 1st 2008

I often cheer for the underdog and I enjoy seeing athletes celebrate an upset win.

It’s difficult to see anyone lose, but there’s something special about seeing an athlete or individual succeed when very few people believe they have a chance.

It’s truly a special moment when athletes come together as a team to score an upset win that no one believed could ever happen. Appalachian State defeating Michigan in football last fall was one of those moments. (more…)

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Olympic Athletes are Amazing

August 18th 2008

I haven’t watched a great deal of the Olympics, but I have been able to catch a few performances here and there, and I’m amazed at the athleticism and ease in which the athletes perform.

There’s no question any of the athletes are blessed with God-given talent, but there are also those athletes who may not have the level of talent some of the competing athletes possess, yet the work they invested, and their desire and passion to compete and win earns them a special place among the best in the world.

Those are the ones I enjoy seeing compete the most. I guess because in many ways I can relate. (more…)

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Reuniting With Old Friends

August 11th 2008

I’ve had the pleasure the last few years to assist my high school class with reunion events, which has involved coordinating the search of classmates.

I’ve learned through these efforts that many classmates remained in the area where we grew up, or relocated to a nearby city to live. I’ve also learned a number of classmates relocated to other states and stretch from California to Massachusetts, and many places in between. (more…)

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Free Hair Cut Awarded

August 4th 2008

I witnessed a class baseball game promotion while at Sacramento River Cats game last week.

Early in the game, a fan reached out and snagged a foul ball popped up behind the backstop.

Without missing a beat, the PA said to fans: “The fan who just caught that ball has won a free haircut from Super Cuts.” (more…)

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The Online Social Networking Craze

July 28th 2008

I was introduced to social networking by a number of friends and associates who for the first time this year convinced me it would be well worth my investment of time to become involved in online social networking.

It took some convincing but I finally made the investment, first on LinkedIn and Plaxo, and most recently Facebook and MySpace.

I’ve had great experiences on LinkedIn and have enjoyed the interaction with colleagues and opportunities to connect and re-connect with people, the opportunities to connect people, and a pleasant surprise has been the numerous opportunities I’ve had to help people with various requests.

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Experience Pays Off

July 21st 2008

Our annual week of summer camp is in the books and what a fantastic time we had in the mountains.

I had the pleasure of serving as the counselor for the K-2 boys again this summer and we had a great cabin of kids who were a lot of fun. It was non-stop activities all week long.

I really enjoy seeing a collection of kids from various backgrounds and experiences come together in a summer camp setting in the mountains where they’re dropped off by their parents, away from their families all week long, and the kids quickly learn to count on one another for support and guidance. (more…)

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Taking Note of What Kids Say

July 14th 2008

So many times I find myself saying “Kids say the funniest things,” which usually comes after one of our kids says something unexpected and funny.

Recently, I decided to take advantage of my Blackberry, which I usually have nearby, to capture those funny stories when they occur by emailing myself a note and archiving the short story or quip for future prosperity or to share with our kids when they get older. (more…)

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It’s Camp Time

July 7th 2008

Each July my daughter and I head to camp for one week. It started out as an opportunity for us to spend quality time together one summer and now is an annual “daddy daughter” event we look forward to each summer.

This will be the second year I’ll serve as a counselor for the K-2nd grade boys, and for some, that may seem to be a daunting task or not the ideal way to spend a week at camp. For me, however, it’s a lot of fun, very rewarding, and an opportunity to positive impact youth.

In so many ways, each of those boys positively impacts me as well.

Look for my camp experience recap later this month.

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You Select Your Hotel Room

June 30th 2008

I’ve often thought it would be pretty neat to pick the hotel room our family wanted to stay in when we go on vacations.

We get to the hotel room, check in on a kiosk, and similar to what airlines now offer with a seating map, we could pull up an available room map for the hotel.

I know, what a dreamer, right? (more…)

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A Couple Shirt Recommendations

June 23rd 2008

It finally happened. Our youngest daughter, prior to a daddy-daughter day, asked me to change the shirt I planned to wear to one she suggested would look better.

In a bit of disbelief, I asked myself, “Did my daughter – my little girl – just ask me to reconsider the shirt I picked for one she thinks will look better?”

I then thought to myself, “Oh no, my little girl isn’t so little any more.” (more…)

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Create a Mindset to Always Play Forward

June 16th 2008

A professional golfer - who had just won a tournament for the first time in many years – was asked how he was able to mentally overcome years of not winning a tournament to win a championship, and the golfer said, “I simply build on the good shots and I forget about the rest.”

It sounds so easy. It’s one of those things that make people say, “That’s easier said than done,” which for most is probably true since this type of attitude serves winners and champions very well. (more…)

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Is a Problem Really a Problem?

June 9th 2008

Someone once said, “When trying to solve a problem, focus on its positive aspects.”

I really like that and wish I could condition myself to consistently be positive when faced with challenges, but the reality for me is I don’t always face life’s challenges in a positive way.

I’m generally optimistic. I’ve been told I’m (more…)

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Unique Activities for Father’s Day

June 2nd 2008

There’s been a lot of advertising for Father’s Day, and although I don’t usually plan ahead for Father’s Day, I’m thinking it might be fun to do some different activities with the kids. Maybe even a few activities we’ve never done before.

I searched the Internet to see what I could find for unique or different activities, and here are five activities I’m considering proposing to my wife and kids to see what their interest level is for doing them. (more…)

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Losing My Marbles One Saturday at a Time

May 5th 2008

I read and shared with our readers at one time an inspiring story about a man who decided to place marbles – which represented each Saturday left in his life - into a jar.

Each Saturday, he would decide how he’d spend his day, and at the conclusion of each Saturday, he’d toss one marble in the garbage which signified his Saturday was finished and he would not ever get it back.

The inspiring story is a great reminder we need to value each Saturday by wisely choosing to invest our time with our family, our children, or other people who are special in our life and do something we enjoy versus working or wasting the day on something that isn’t significant or isn’t something we truly value. (more…)

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