Non-partisan voters are voters who are not biased, especially toward the major political parties. They exist because their beliefs do not align with the beliefs of a particular party. They consider each elected position individually. Elections are difficult for non-partisan voters because they must decide.
Read MoreThis year in recognition of Pioneer Day, I took some time to learn about Utah’s history and what this holiday is all about. Here’s what I learned.
Read MoreLast week, Duke University committed my alma mater's attention and resources to anti-racism. I support this decision. I believe education is the key to moving forward. Education leads to empathy. And empathy leads to change in belief.
Read MoreThere is a significant difference between being “anti-something“ and just “non-something”. To eradicate something from our society, we must all be anti-it. This applies to murder. It applies to rape. And it applies to racism.
Read MoreAfter observing recent protests, I spent some time researching how they work. I was curious whether protests are effective and what makes one successful. Here’s what I learned.
Read MoreWe play games every day. A few weeks ago, Simon Sinek introduced me to James Carse’s book, Finite and Infinite Games. Carse breaks our games into two types: finite and infinite. While we cannot win an infinite game, we can enjoy playing it. An infinite game is a journey. And the journey is the reward.
Read MoreExperts believe trust is the core foundation of strong interpersonal relationships, teams, and organizations. There are many loose definitions of trust. But if we are going to increase trust, we need a precise definition to work from. After reviewing hundreds of different explanations of trust, I propose we use this definition.
Read MoreI hesitate writing this post. I am not “Mormon”. But I am married to a Mormon. I also live in Utah. In Utah, Mormons make up 63% of the state population; a majority. If you are a non-Mormon in Utah, it can be difficult to build new relationships with Mormons. This makes social and business life hard: relationships are the foundation of a happy life and a winning business. In order for Utah to maximize its opportunity, non-Mormons and Mormons need to build real relationships and work together.
Read MoreWhen I say cap table, I’m referring to your company’s capitalization (“cap”) table. In its simplest form, the cap table is a list that shows who owns what percentage of your company. When I say culture, I am referring to the behavior values and motivations that create your company's unique social and emotional environment. Your company will ultimately adopt the behavior values and motivations of the people who control it: the majority owners (or “shareholders”).
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