Author Archives: Darin

Engaging with an Unreceptive (or Hostile) Audience

Posted on 27 November 2018 by Darin

CAVEAT: This is geared less toward sales and more toward partnerships. Often, we are required to develop partnerships with organizations and people who are less than receptive to our message. Even if we are passionate about what we are doing, we … Continue reading →

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Across the Microwave

Posted on 17 November 2018 by Darin

Today, I led a group of seven volunteers to visit a local shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The shelter’s volunteer coordinator and I had talked a few months back about providing a cooking class for the residents. There was one … Continue reading →

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Learning Styles

Posted on 24 October 2018 by Darin

Several years ago, I worked on a project with youth from a state’s foster care agency. This project required teaching youth about their learning styles. My (then) boss talked about the five learning styles, specifically visual, aural, verbal, mathematical, and … Continue reading →

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A Simple But Powerful Tool: Thank You Cards

Posted on 29 August 2018 by Darin

Within the past month, we have been interviewing applicants for a senior recruiter position. As part of human resources, I have panel interviewed applicants. Earlier this week, we came to a decision. The decision was between two very qualified individuals. … Continue reading →

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Cultural Competency Defined

Posted on 24 August 2018 by Darin

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of facilitating a group on the topic of cultural competency. The group of about 50 people were completing the training in order to be qualified to volunteer at Kansas City, Missouri-area elementary schools. This … Continue reading →

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