Downton Abbey and Me
Earlier in my career at UCF, I helped create and run a new PBS station in Central Florida. I had two huge assets that made the launch successful: 1) a small, but mighty, team of dedicated and creative colleagues and 2) Downton Abbey exploded into the popular culture, making PBS cool again.
Let’s Retire These Phrases for Good
Last month, I asked my LinkedIn connections to share the "comms/marketing phrases that you wish would go away.” Of the more than 80 comments and suggestions, here are the four most relevant themes.
A Surprise I’ve Never Forgotten
A year ago today (on President’s Day, fittingly), my friend and mentor, longtime UCF President John Hitt, passed away at age 82. This is one of my favorite UCF photos and Dr. Hitt stories.
When Coaching and the Boss Call
This photo recently popped up as a Facebook memory from when I coached Little League baseball and softball for my son and daughter. To get to practices and games with enough time to set up, I’d leave the office at 3 p.m. twice a week.