5 Reasons to Apply for the RA Position
I will never forget my RA days. Housing in general was probably the best experience I could ever ask for. Working so close with other RA’s and residents, you tend to create a family. The RA position is more than just a job. It is an opportunity where you benefit from so much around the […]
10 Quotes about Leadership and Success
I was talking with a friend the other day and asked her what leadership was. She said, “To me, [it] is someone who can work with a group, and helps guide that group in the right direction. It is not someone who makes demands, it is someone who works well with others.” I liked her […]
4 Movies That Remind Us to Become a Better Speaker
What do Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Warren Buffet, Thomas Jefferson and Mahatma Gandhi all have in common? A fear of public speaking. From anxiety about a stutter to a fear of what people think, the fear of public speaking manifests differently for everyone. Here are some movies that remind us it’s just another skill […]
5 Times Leaders are Required to Speak
Something big has just happened. Somebody needs to say something. You look around the room and see everyone staring back at you. Crap, that somebody is you, huh? With a title like President, Co-chair, or Head Honcho, you’re expected to have the words when nobody else does. That doesn’t mean you feel ready. Being a […]
My Journey: How I Became a Hall Director
Res Life at KU – where my journey began College is where we find ourselves and discover what we want to do in life When entering Kutztown, I decided I wanted to be a Special Education Teacher. After the first year and going into my sophomore year, I switched to Communication and eventually picked up […]
3 Lessons for Every Leader in Your Favorite Movies
Every now and then, a movie comes along that makes us feel good. And, just maybe, also has a tremendous lesson that we can carry with us. These three movies give leaders the basic, but awesome foundation of leadership. The journey and experience of leading is a privilege. Without a solid foundation in integrity, grit, […]
Kicking Bullying to the Curb
Meet Addison Mallery! HI! My name is Addy Mallery, and I am a 19 year old sophomore student studying at Allegany College of Maryland. I am currently in the early childhood education program, and will be graduating with my associates’ degree next spring. I will then be transferring to Frostburg State to get my Bachelors […]
Morals and Values
In light of recent events, I don’t want to talk politics. I don’t want to talk about rights and laws. What I want to challenge everyone who reads this blog, is to think about values. What Drives You At Swift Kick, we have values that hold our team members accountable. These values define the purpose […]
Elections Make Us… (A Flowchart)
In an uncertain time, we should remember that we are always stronger together. Stay positive and share love. #TeamHuman
Taking a Time Out: The Importance of (Social) Staff Development
In my 10 years of supervising people in student affairs, the biggest lesson I can share would be to develop your staff. No matter my position, from RA to Associate Director, the value of connecting the staff socially made each team stronger and more efficient. For some of you, it may be a requirement; for others, you […]