Blogging – Page 2 – Hayden Coombs

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”

VISUALS & GAMING

Gaming and Visual Communication It’s no secret that one of my favorite pastimes is gaming. My entire life I have enjoyed playing video games. Growing up in the northwest, shooting hoops in the backyard was often not option due to the rain. When the weather wouldn’t permit me to play basketball, I would turn toContinue reading “VISUALS & GAMING”

WRITING BOOKS III

Continuing my series about books I’ve read on the subject of writing, the next book on the list in On Writing Well. “On Writing Well” by William Zinsser is the first book I read that really showed me writing is not just a talent you’re born with, but instead a skill that anyone can develop withContinue reading “WRITING BOOKS III”

COACH LAMB

Just a little bio piece I wrote for Coach Lamb’s award ceremony. He is such a class-act. He and his family will definitely be missed here in Cedar City. Former Southern Utah University head football coach, Ed Lamb, has been named the 2016 Cedar City Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. Lamb’s success onContinue reading “COACH LAMB”

RHETORIC

Rhetorical Criticism in communication studies can be defined as a descriptive analysis and evaluation of communication methods. A communication critic, in a rhetorical sense, would therefore actively seek out persuasive uses of communication and interpret what the messages are that are being communicated. Methods of communication that are subject to rhetorical criticism include: public speeches,Continue reading “RHETORIC”

WRITING BOOKS II

If I ever get to teach a writing course of any sort, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield would be required reading. Upon completion of this book, I felt inspired to continue writing, but more importantly, I knew that the only person that could hold me back was me. The War of Art StevenContinue reading “WRITING BOOKS II”

WRITING BOOKS I

For much of my adult life, I thought I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to write about sports and the athletes that captivate us, I wanted an audience to know my thoughts and feelings, but mostly, I wanted to communicate with the world. While face-to-face interpersonal interaction is by far the best and richestContinue reading “WRITING BOOKS I”