Exploring the great outdoors is definitely one of the highlights of childhood! Living in the shadow of majestic mountains and along the shore of two beautiful lakes, the opportunities to explore are boundless. So, get out and discover some of the... (Read More)

Feedback is critically important in any business because it helps employees identify areas in which they need to improve and to develop their skills. Yet providing face-to-face feedback remains one of the most challenging aspects of managing other... (Read More)

When was the last time your organization had a successful brainstorming session? By "successful," we don't mean you were able to get side work done while everyone else tossed out a few ideas in hopes that they wouldn't be loaded down with extra... (Read More)

Research tells us that as a society, we aren't such great listeners. Too often, we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next that we don't take the time to really hear what others have to tell us. As a business leader, though, being a... (Read More)

Research tells us that as a society, we aren't such great listeners. Too often, we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next that we don't take the time to really hear what others have to tell us. As a business leader, though, being a good... (Read More)

If we’ve learned anything from this challenging start to 2020, it is the importance of being prepared. Here at the Utah Association of Special Districts, that’s our way of doing business. We are constantly in preparation for upcoming legislative... (Read More)

Do your organization's employees feel respected? Studies show many American workers don't feel that way. The 'R' word — and a lack of it — continue to be one of the top sources of worker discontent. And that's a real problem, because research... (Read More)

Do you know what to do if an earthquake starts while you're at home, while you're driving or while you're at work? Is a doorway one of the best places to be in an earthquake? If you're in a building, should you run outside? Do you have a plan to... (Read More)

What do you do when no one is watching? Are your actions in line with your values, your commitments, established laws, and the concepts of right and wrong? Do you have integrity? In short, are your actions ethical? Ethics, as defined by the... (Read More)

How is this for great economic news? Utah is No. 1 in the nation for total job growth and unemployment is at a record low. In fact, according to the newly-released 2020 Economic Report to the Governor, every major industrial sector in the state has... (Read More)