Articles of Interest (Dec. 20, 2016)

This is the latest edition of the #GetSET blog with articles, news and notes as well as various job leads within sports information that I have seen posted through various mediums. This blog remains dedicated to help people regardless of where you are at in your professional journey.

If you haven't read the book, "2 Chairs" by Bob Beaudine, put it on your list to read. I took the time to read and reflect upon it, this year.

Mr. Beaudine ranks as one of the most influential authors that I have read and is part of the inspiration behind me doing this blog.

"You never know how many opportunities come your way. Nor will you know how small or how large. You simply need to make the most of each & every one! Be ready!" - Bob Beaudine

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

STRATEGIC
Finding the niche of those in the hiring process is a key part of being 'strategic' in your job search. I came across this article, in relationship to those in university human resources departments.
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ENGAGED
• 5 Easy Tips for Cultivating Relationships That Matter (Jeff Charles)

• 4 Ways to Become the Mentor Your Company Needs (Anka Wittenberg, Chief Learning Officer)

TEAMWORK

• 4 Ugly Ways Conversations to Have With Your Team Before Year End (Karin Hurt, Let's Grow Leaders)

QUOTES of ENCOURAGEMENT

"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in doing something, you do it only when it is convenient. When you are committed to something, you accept no excuses." – Ken Blanchard

"We can't afford to let pointless inefficiencies slow us down. We must equip our teams with the proper tools." – Michael Hyatt

JOB LEADS within Sports Information

• Assistant Director, Radford University
  
• Assistant Director, New Mexico State University
  
• Assistant Director, University of Missouri-Kansas City
  
• Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Public Relations, University of California-Davis