Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Sports Culture A common teaching in the field of communications is that is is simply impossible to not communicate. Whether it is your posture when interviewing for a job, or maybe a simple smirk at an inappropriate joke, every and any form of nonverbal communication serves as a communication messageContinue reading “NONVERBAL SPORTS”
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SPORTS BANTER
How Sports Fans Forge Intergroup Competition Through Language: The Case of Verbal Irony Without a doubt, sports fans are some of the most passionate in the world. Whether it is cheering on their favorite team or athlete, or vehemently rooting against their arch-rivals, sports bring out the best and worst of us all. Speaking fromContinue reading “SPORTS BANTER”
STAYING FOCUSED
“How well do you focus and keep focused while at work?” This is yet another question I have received a few times lately as I’ve been interviewing for jobs. And I think it’s a good question. I think it’s totally normal for most people to occasionally struggle staying on task. I can’t even begin toContinue reading “STAYING FOCUSED”
MOTIVATION
In a recent job interview, I was asked, “How would you motivate volunteers and student employees to work hard every day?” The response I gave was very specific to the university with which I was interviewing. I talked about that importance of BYU-Idaho, the university’s mission, and how I felt so lucky to have attendedContinue reading “MOTIVATION”
MY JOB SEARCH
I said no. I still can’t believe I did it, but I did. About a year ago, my wife and I both had a strong impression that I needed to finish my master’s degree early. We weren’t sure why, but we both knew it was something we needed to do. So without much hesitation, IContinue reading “MY JOB SEARCH”
Hayden Coombs 