Are you emotionally intelligent? In today's world, EQ is just as important as— or even more important than — IQ. The ability to connect with other people authentically, effectively and positively is a valued skill. What is emotional... (Read More)

Although the legislative session ended in March, there’s a significant effort underway that involves a committee that will affect the political landscape, including the work that member districts do for years to come. The newly-formed Utah... (Read More)

Management is about more than just delegating, budgets, and status updates. One of the biggest responsibilities that managers face is creating team cohesion, and enabling and empowering employees to do their best work. This is easier said than... (Read More)

What exactly is Critical Race Theory (CRT)? CRT originated from the Critical Legal Studies with the work of Derrick Bell, Kimberlé Crenshaw and Alan Freeman, who were concerned by the lack of racial reform in the United States. CRT states that... (Read More)

Utah is home to some of the most popular National Parks. Not too surprising, since the Federal government owns 35 million Utah acres (66% of the state.) So, what is different about the Bears Ears National Monument? 1. It is the first monument... (Read More)

Do you volunteer your time to help community organizations? In Utah, more than half of all residents donate their time to help their communities, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service, which ranks Utah No. 1 in the... (Read More)

Each year, the Utah Association of Special Districts is involved in the state's General Legislative Session, representing the interests of all districts statewide and the citizens who they serve.. The goal of the UASD is to protect the interests of... (Read More)

Who can forget the global apprehension of 1999? Realizing most of our computerized world used just two digits for every year, starting with 19? What would happen to our bank accounts, power grid, communications systems and everything else when the... (Read More)

Are you attending a virtual conference this year? Surveys show that most conferences and events nationwide this year will occur virtually at least through the third quarter. That's why we wanted to share with you some simple ways you can get the... (Read More)

When was the last time you took a look at your Linkedin page? A well-kept, professional Linkedin page is an important networking tool. Is it time to give yours an update? Start with your photo. How long has it been since you had a professional... (Read More)