Innovative Solutions

About two months ago, I was called as an Elders Quorum teacher. Having taught before, my "tried-and-true" method usually involved coasting until Saturday, skimming the talk, and throwing together a slide deck at the last minute. However, the presidency threw me a curveball during our orientation meeting. Instead of the usual "good luck" pat on the back, the counselor, Hunter, laid out a specific, detailed plan for success that included deep study, intentional coordination with the other teacher, and strict stake guidelines. I left that meeting stunned and frankly a bit skeptical about whether all this extra homework was actually necessary.

When Life Thows a Curveball

In a world where negativity prevails so often, it is wonderful to hear from one of your peers the words ‚"I believe in you."

They say that the most important things are right in front of you. That can be easy to see at times, and hard to see at others. What is most important to you? Your family? Your hobbies? Your profession? Whatever you choose, it is not hard to see that thing in and around your life if you choose to focus on it. Sometimes, though, when we look at our own professional and personal development, it's easy to exclusively focus on the big picture, on the you that you want to see years from now. To be that you, it takes more than thinking about that person who is ten years away.

Walking the line between security and accessibility in a system can be difficult. Getting it wrong can be catastrophic.

Discovering How to Walk by Faith Alone

How ego depletion affects our ability to make decisions

In a time where it seems that everyone is tired, it almost seems nonsensical that there are not more people who are concerned about the time they spend sleeping and the quality of sleep they have on any given night.

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A Project Management Imperative

“Running has saved my life.” These were the words Jessica Morgan used to describe her return to normalcy after battling the effects of sexual assault while in college.

A Guide to Effective Information Presentation

3 Things Baking Can Teach About Work (And Life!)

How a tool used to cheat on essays saved hundreds of hours of mindless work