Be a Branding Rock Star
Grant Heston Grant Heston

Be a Branding Rock Star

This past weekend, I was dancing on the floor of Sphere—the mind-blowing concert venue of the future in Las Vegas—as U2, my favorite band, played Mysterious Ways, one of my favorite songs.

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A Surprise I’ve Never Forgotten
Grant Heston Grant Heston

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.

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When Coaching and the Boss Call
Grant Heston Grant Heston

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.

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The Peril of Open Doors
Grant Heston Grant Heston

The Peril of Open Doors

One recent evening, my wife, brother and I decided to go to dinner. After we walked into our garage to get into the car, three things happened. None of them were good, it turned out.

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