Archive for April 2016
Holy Chromoly! No wonder school PR folks are stressed! – SCN Encourager
We’re all on this list… somewhere! Three cheers for #6! That’s the spot CareerCast slotted for “PR pros” when compiling their list of the Top Ten “Most Stressful” positions. I’m not making this up. The proof is right here. But this list is very, very interesting, don’tcha think? Sure, a number of jobs are totally ignored (brain surgeon,…
Read MoreAugmented reality, transformative learning, and six-pack abs – SCN Encourager
This amazing tech tool is worth three minutes of your attention It’s futuristic. But it’s already here now. So this makes it kinda hard to describe for you. Where’s David Zach when I need him? I guess you’ll have to check out this article and short video for yourself. And please don’t wait around for me to explain the difference…
Read MoreOkay, I probably shouldn’t have ignored the importance of “emotional tugs” – SCN Encourager
But dang… after my daughter’s wedding 10 days ago, I just don’t have much emotion left. I have to keep some of my innermost feelings in reserve, you know. What if the Lions go on to win the Super Bowl or something?!? I gotta be ready! (And you fans of Detroit sports know what I’m talking about.) But the feedback…
Read MoreGot a speech, presentation, or pitch coming up? Here’s another way to tackle it. – SCN Encourager
Consider this approach when the traditional tried and true fails to get your creative juices going. You know that storytelling’s big. Real big. Even speedy-kwik “moments” captured via Snapchat or Vine are enhanced when connected by a common narrative. You don’t need all that much. Some kind of beginning, implied or actual. Some kind of ending, implied or actual. And tah-dah, you’ve…
Read MoreEye-popping charts, graphs, tables… and the ol’ vision thing. – SCN Encourager
A final word of caution from futurist David Zach It seemed funny at the time. We all chuckled when Zach said it in Tuesday’s Lunchinar. But now that I think about it… There was a warning for us hidden in his insight. Zach observed that many of us are prone to being “seduced” by data and other numeric calculations. Whether…
Read MoreA twist and turn in a good way (and at my age I’ll take it!) – SCN Encourager
Futurist David Zach said several things I never would’ve predicted. He zigged. When I was sure he’d zag. Oh, brother… Some futurist I’d make. Here’s a quick example from Tuesday’s Lunchinar. Host Holly McCaw asked David to explain the difference between a trend and a fad. Her follow-up question came on the heels of Zach saying “school leaders should…
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