5 Things to Say Instead of “I’m sorry, but”
I’m sorry, but can you please get that paper work done? I’m sorry, but did you ever email our advisor…? I’m sorry to bother you, but do you know when you’ll have that done? Sound familiar? We have all done it. Many of us feel like we are bothering someone when we should be owning […]
Why Core Values are Important
Here at Swift Kick, we follow 5 main Core Values. These values are brought up each week at various times. I even find myself using them outside of work! It is nice to have Core Values within your organizations to follow because you can keep each other accountable. The 5 Core Values that Swift Kick […]
Make Your Team the Champions of Communication
We’ve all been part of a team that just doesn’t gel. Whether it is a group lab report, a class presentation, or planning one of your organization’s events, we’ve all had at least one bad experience where the team just didn’t work well together. Think back to the last group work you’ve done that did […]
Raising the Tide on Silent Waters
I’m a guy who loves really great quotes. This past year, I came across one that really spoke to me. It is a Gaelic Proverb that says, “Waves will rise on silent waters.” I interpret it to mean that great things happen where you least expect them, too. There is always an opportunity for someone […]
4 Tips To Impress Your Community Members With Handwritten Notes
Last week, the community manager of YEC sent me this letter (pictured below) via snail mail. The sad reality is that my first reaction was that it must be a computer generated note because the YEC has at least 1000 members and there’s no way one person would handwrite a note this long for every […]
Community is in the Little Things: Raising the Tide
Here at Swift Kick, one of our core values is “Raise the Tide.” In other words, we’re in this together, so contribute to the greater good of the community. I really took this core value to heart when I started working here, and found how easy it was to create a sense of love and […]
3 Ways You Can “Feed Your Butterflies” in 2014
Swift Kick lives by certain company values that help us do amazing things every week. My personal favorite value is “Feed your butterflies**.” Basically, it means take that nervous feeling about doing something and turn it into motivation to just go for it. No, I am not talking about necessarily jumping out of a plane this […]
NTSB Student Intern trouble over Asiana Flight 214 News Debacle
Last week, the California television station KTVU accidentally found themselves in a sticky situation when the above names were read on a noon newscast as the “confirmed names” of the pilots of Asiana flight 214. The names are clearly false and incredibly offensive, especially in light of lives lost on the plane crash. KTVU never […]
Tangible Team Rally Points
A football team practices set plays over and over again in preparation for the upcoming game. An army works out like crazy in preparation for the battle. Avon Breast Cancer Walk volunteers prep months ahead of time in preparation for their once-a-year walk. Whether a game, a battle, or a walk, they each provide the […]
Red Rover Through a 7th Grader’s Eyes: A Day in the Life of a MicroIntern
Yesterday, technology teacher George Haines brought a group of his 7th and 8th grade students to our offices for a MicroInternship, a one-day opportunity to see what working in a tech startup is all about. Meaghan, our MicroIntern, spent most of the day working with us, and we were immediately impressed with her positive energy […]