I thought this would be a helpful article for all of us (me included!).
http://counseling.uoregon.edu/dnn/SelfhelpResources/StressandAnxiety/ProcrastinationTimeManagement/tabid/385/Default.aspx
Monday, November 4, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Time Management for Students
Here's a great article to look at as a reminder for daily organization, task prioritization and balance.
http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/nellen_a/time_management.htm
http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/nellen_a/time_management.htm
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
12 Ways to Be the Leader Everyone Wants to Work For....
Another good little article on leadership. Most of it obvious...but never hurts to be reminded. We can always improve.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffschmitt/2013/02/19/12-ways-to-be-the-leader-everyone-wants-to-work-for/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffschmitt/2013/02/19/12-ways-to-be-the-leader-everyone-wants-to-work-for/
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Public Speaking and Time Management
I tend to think these are areas in which even some of the most brilliant, fabulous, shiny people often struggle.
For me, time management is easy peasy. I'm organized, I'm fast, and I can see the big picture and the pieces that need to come together to make it happen. It's what I bring to any team. It's how I help any project get done...and done well. Just as its true with my filmmaking, my heart is in directing, but most naturally, I'm a producer. And, I love it...so that's cool too.
Public speaking on the other hand...well...I find it to be extreme amounts of suckage. A class of 10-25...no worries. That's fun for me. Especially if that class has a few friendly faces and a few new eager faces that are coming to the table with some positive energy. Even a less friendly environment I can handle...if its relatively small. BUT, a large crowd...30 or more...and now I'm getting a little fuzzy in the head when you put me up at the front under bright lights. Things get less mentally organized, I turn red, I feel nervous giggling bubbling under the surface (because in my brain my being on this stage is RIDICULOUS TORTURE), and I push myself to smile and get through it and get it done. Afterwards, I usually cannot tell you what I even said when I was up there. It's all a blur. People say, "Really? You seemed fine. You did great." Sell it to someone else buddy. The truth is...public speaking is one of my least favorite things to do and I'm no fan...not at all. :)
I did find the tutorial useful though in giving tips on how to stay focused and reduce anxiety. I need that help and I'll use those tips and do my best to get better. Improvement and evolution of skills is always a good thing. But the reality is that at the end of the day, I will only speak in front of large crowds when it is absolutely necessary. I'm 43. I'm not expecting to ever love public speaking at this point. I'm totally fine with this though. I know I ROCK at certain things, so when I'm not awesome at something, or truly suck at it, I'm kind of okay with it. I'll leave that stuff to the people who love it...like Andre. Boy loves a big crowd and a stage and a microphone. And I will make sure that the event goes off swimmingly so he can enjoy his bright moment in the sun (under those crazy bright scary lights!).
For me, time management is easy peasy. I'm organized, I'm fast, and I can see the big picture and the pieces that need to come together to make it happen. It's what I bring to any team. It's how I help any project get done...and done well. Just as its true with my filmmaking, my heart is in directing, but most naturally, I'm a producer. And, I love it...so that's cool too.
Public speaking on the other hand...well...I find it to be extreme amounts of suckage. A class of 10-25...no worries. That's fun for me. Especially if that class has a few friendly faces and a few new eager faces that are coming to the table with some positive energy. Even a less friendly environment I can handle...if its relatively small. BUT, a large crowd...30 or more...and now I'm getting a little fuzzy in the head when you put me up at the front under bright lights. Things get less mentally organized, I turn red, I feel nervous giggling bubbling under the surface (because in my brain my being on this stage is RIDICULOUS TORTURE), and I push myself to smile and get through it and get it done. Afterwards, I usually cannot tell you what I even said when I was up there. It's all a blur. People say, "Really? You seemed fine. You did great." Sell it to someone else buddy. The truth is...public speaking is one of my least favorite things to do and I'm no fan...not at all. :)
I did find the tutorial useful though in giving tips on how to stay focused and reduce anxiety. I need that help and I'll use those tips and do my best to get better. Improvement and evolution of skills is always a good thing. But the reality is that at the end of the day, I will only speak in front of large crowds when it is absolutely necessary. I'm 43. I'm not expecting to ever love public speaking at this point. I'm totally fine with this though. I know I ROCK at certain things, so when I'm not awesome at something, or truly suck at it, I'm kind of okay with it. I'll leave that stuff to the people who love it...like Andre. Boy loves a big crowd and a stage and a microphone. And I will make sure that the event goes off swimmingly so he can enjoy his bright moment in the sun (under those crazy bright scary lights!).
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Festivals, Microcinemas and Visions
Since it's initial inception in 2006, I've seen Visions evolve from a 4 person, 1 semester, microcinema screening that took place at Cucalorus on a Wednesday afternoon (screening 10ish film to about 75 FST students and faculty at Jengo's), to a nighttime screening at Browncoat (screening 10ish films to about 125 FST students, faculty and friends drinking some beer) to a full fledged international film festival and conference (screening 2 conference blocks and 2 film blocks plus a video race and installation reception, to 400+ people, including the public, the uncw campus, visiting schools and 25 visiting filmmakers and scholars). Our budget went from zero...to $26K...in just the first 7 years. That's how fast it evolved.
This year, I want to work on figuring out what size is right for Visions. There is too small, but there is also too big. The articles this week will speak about a sense of community that I feel is extremely important to maintain. As your Director I want to make sure the learning experience, the networking experience and the career building experience is big enough to be life changing, while also staying manageable enough that you can truly get the most out it.
That means we're going to research, discuss and do some trial and error...which we've done every year...but we'll keep asking those hard questions. I'm super excited about it and encourage you to jump in with ideas any time they come to you!
This year, I want to work on figuring out what size is right for Visions. There is too small, but there is also too big. The articles this week will speak about a sense of community that I feel is extremely important to maintain. As your Director I want to make sure the learning experience, the networking experience and the career building experience is big enough to be life changing, while also staying manageable enough that you can truly get the most out it.
That means we're going to research, discuss and do some trial and error...which we've done every year...but we'll keep asking those hard questions. I'm super excited about it and encourage you to jump in with ideas any time they come to you!
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