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Category Archives: Reinventing Yourself
There is No Smiling in Officiating
self-a·ware (sĕlf′ə-wâr′) Aware of oneself, including one’s traits, feelings, and behaviors I am a girl. I wear emotions on my shoulders. I multi-task. I am able to take in alot of information at once. I love hot pink, bling and … Continue reading
Young and Eager: Don’t Be Afraid To Be Forgotten
This season I worked a basketball game with a young lady in her late 20’s, one whom I have seen develop as an official over the last decade. Yes, she started coming to Division I camps in her teens. She … Continue reading
Teachers Will Be Judged More Strictly
So many times I find random parallels across the various jobs I have had in my career. Two great entrepreneurs, who have also been my bosses, have this way with carrying principles and situational learnings from one industry to the … Continue reading
Executive Presence: The “It” People Always Mention
This is a really great article that I believe applies to officials, just like it does to the executive who is also climbing the ladder of success. I couldn’t help but to share it with you. Check out this article … Continue reading
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Sometimes You Gotta Let the Money Go
Like a classroom session I recently taught several referees, I have to tell you that running the business of being a referee is tricky. While we referees are independent contractors hired each year by several people, we don’t feel that … Continue reading
To Referee the Game - You Gotta Know the Rules 