It did not take long to overcommit. I hear this is a typical problem for first-time, Type A people entering the volunteer world. We want to approach our volunteer role with the same fervor as our careers, proving ourselves to be the best of the best and reliable to a fault. But here is the [...]
Long-term Daxko team members understand what Dave G. means when he says we are trying to “move the line” between us and them. (Us = Daxko, Them = Our Customers). Dave had the idea several years ago to start moving the “line” between Daxko Operations and member service. Think back to Daxko, pre-2011. We provided [...]
I had the pleasure to sit next to David Byrd, CEO of the Y of Greater Kansas City, during dinner. His staff recommended a restaurant called Seasons 52. Imagine dim lighting, stone-cut fireplaces, and wooden paneled floors. Every item on the menu is 475 calories or below, including the crab cakes and filet! I was [...]
Year 5-and-something at Daxko, and still learning. Last year was my first full term as Daxko’s Product Specialist, first role in Sales, and the fresh opportunity in years to see what Daxko does. Here are the top lessons I learned last year: 1.) Everyone has a different clock. a. Notice how nobody asks, “What time is it?” [...]
My team is growing and we’re looking to add a fellow Product Specialist to our fun and crazy mix. I thought it might be helpful for those interested parties to get a behind-the-scenes look at my {glamorous} life as a Product Specialist… 5:30 am – Receive wake-up call from font desk 5:35 am – Venture into Hotel [...]
Many of our Daxko customers are busy kicking-off annual campaigns. All this giving chatter reminds me that generosity has not gone out of style (unlike gladiator-style sandals and grown men with bangs). Contributing to the “greater good” does not have to come in the form of a credit card payment or your left-over lunch money. [...]
Today @aaldrich, a Daxko social media savant, congratulated me for finally getting on Twitter after reading my morning post. Did I mention I have been on Twitter for a year now and just wrapped-up my 54th tweet? Wait, one of those was a blank misfire. Make that 53rd. Twitter remains intimidating to me. First off, [...]
I have never been a video-game athlete. My brother was a Super Nintendo child prodigy, so figured I should stick to running and figure painting. However, I clocked 100s of hours watching my bro burn the special, hidden tree in The Legend of Zelda and don Mega Man in the most suitable equipment for Wind [...]
Back in high school, my entire day was planned. For each month. From August – May. As a classic Gen X attention deficit teen, I thrived on constant structure. I always knew where I would be next: English class, History Class, Track practice, Ballet lesson, Theatre…. My transition to the business world brought my regimented [...]
1. Check in 24 hours ahead so you can also pay for your baggage fees. The online purchase will save you between $10 – $20 both ways. 2. Pack your tennis shoes/boots/any shoes with “turf” on the soles in a plastic bag. I use the grocery bags from Wal-Mart so dirt from my shoes doesn’t [...]
