5 “Blender Events” to Make this Leap Day Special
Don’t look now, but we all have an extra day this year! Because it’s a day we wouldn’t otherwise have had, it’s definitely a cause for celebration and for doing something special. Here are some blender events to make the most of today with your friends, peers, or coworkers. 1. Put up an “I will use this […]
Do you want to build a snowman? Getting People Involved is Sometimes the Hardest Part
This past week, thanks to a random snow storm, both the school I work for and the school I attend had snow days. While this sadly did not stop the massive amount of work that needed to be done for the day, after a successful morning of work, I ran into two of my lovely […]
We Time Starts with Me Time: Create a Team Environment By Recognizing Individuals
“It’s not you, it’s me”, “I think I really need a break”, “you really are great, but I just do not think you are the one for me”. All of these are sayings that we would like to say to our busy lives, but never do. Why is it that people seem to be consistently […]
5 Quotes on the Importance of Community From Folks of All Kinds
Everything we do at Swift Kick is to create communities where everyone feels welcomed, connected, and engaged. We believe that nobody can reach their highest potential alone. We put together some lovely quotes worthy of a spot on your Pinterest board or in your work-space.
So Close, Yet So Far Away…Make Your Support System a Solid One!
So now that I’m in my second semester of graduate school, it has become apparent to me just how much a solid support system can become a great ascent. In college an individual can find multiple means of support through their department, friends, family, professors, faculty, adviser of organizations, etc… However, in graduate school, I […]
4 Ideas to Make Your Superbowl Party a Touchdown
Half the room is grunting and shouting at the big screen, and screaming at the refs for bad calls that will invariably affect their daily fantasy football performance. A quarter of the room is just trying to understand what the heck they are watching. The final quarter is wondering if their nails would look cute […]
Can I Quote You On That? – Introducing a Quotes Board to your Team
“Nobody ever calls me!” – Tom “Do you want me to call you sometimes?” – Sabina “No, I’m good, I’ll talk to my cats.” – Tom Today it hit me that something we do over at Swift Kick HQ is a GREAT team building activity that we should share with the world. Throughout the week, […]
What We Can Learn About Being a Great Community Member From Man’s Best Friend
Did you wonder why dogs have a shorter lifespan in comparison to humans? Well, it’s because they understand important life concepts a lot sooner than most of the human population. Our furry friends do not seem to care about the big things, but rather notice the little acts of kindness that make life worth living. […]
When You’re the Only One Who Wants to Do Icebreakers
“Hey Mom and Dad! Before we get started with dinner, what was your rose and thorn today? Mom, you start!” Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? If your family is anything like mine, you might be met with blank stares if you said this over your pasta. Since I started working at Swift Kick, my daily struggle is […]
Avoid the “School, & Work, & Leadership Activities…Oh My!!!” Mentality When Confronting Stress
If you’re watching the weather, you know that many parts of the United States are awaiting the arrival of an epic snow storm, but this storming is nothing in comparison to the storming the spring semester stress can cause on a college campus. It’s that time of year again! The Fall semester is over but […]