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The What, Why, and How of Giving Praise Praise matters. Most of us can remember a time when we got positive feedback at work, and it gives us a warm glow. When our actions are recognized and celebrated, it lets us know we’ve done a good job. The positive reinforcement and sense of accomplishment provided by praise also means it’s more likely that we’ll try again in the future, which makes a positive impact on performance management. But sometimes, written praise gets left by the wayside in favor of verbal recognition. Both have their place — but nailing how to write great [...]

Activate Your Leadership Potential Leadership is not merely a position; it's a set of skills honed through practice and self-awareness. Whether you're leading a team, managing a project, contributing to a community initiative, or striving for personal growth, mastering these skills can elevate your effectiveness as a leader. In this article, we'll explore five key skills that will empower you to activate and enhance your leadership abilities. Understand Yourself: Self-awareness is the cornerstone of effective leadership. Before you can lead others, you must first understand yourself - your strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations. Take time for introspection, reflect on [...]

5 ways to grow as a leader this summer Summer is here! Take time to step back, reflect, and prepare for what's next with these five tips. 1. Focus on time management Summer is a great time to work on developing your time management skills. Warm weather and longer days are calling out to you to enjoy, but if you’re used to working long hours on your business, summer isn’t going to feel that different than any other time of year. Pick your favorite summer activity and use that as your extra motivation to build your time management skills.Learning to [...]

2016 Colorado Principal of the Year and 2017 National Principal of the Year Tom went through RFL, he was the vice principal of Aspen High School. He wanted to participate in RFL to get the opportunity to be able to get to know other class members with a similar commitment to improving the Aspen community and the greater Roaring Fork Valley. He left the Roaring Fork Valley in 2005 to pursue his Ph.D. and is now the principal a Lesher Middle School in Fort Collins. Through RFL he learned that integrity, honesty, and service are the most important values of true [...]

EverGreen ZeroWaste is grateful and honored to be named 2017 Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year! Congratulations also to Carbondale Clay Center, who won Non-Profit Chamber Business of the Year, and is also a composting EverGreen ZeroWaste! An enormous thank you to all the people and businesses that have supported their cause over the years and believe in their joint efforts in composting and more progressive waste diversion. They couldn't have done it without you! #rfleadingtheway #carbondalechamberbusinessoftheyear #carbondalechamberofcommerce#wastediversion #composting #sograteful #evergreenzerowaste

January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM). As a member of the LSSM Leadership Team and an ambassador for skiing and snowboarding, Kevin Jordan (RFL Alumni) posted one tip a day for the entire month of January. Kevin Jordan is an Examiner with the Professional Ski Instructors of America-Rocky Mountain Division and writes for 32 Degrees: The Journal of Snowsports Instruction and the NSAA Journal. #rflleadingtheway Check out Kevin's Facebook page and view all his tips: Kevin Jordan LSSM Tip of the Day

Congratulations, Dwayne Romero (RFL Class of 2000), joins the Aspen Board of Education! Dwayne Romero will join the Aspen Board of Education as the fifth member in the wake of former board treasurer Bob Glah’s midterm resignation. The board came to its decision during a special board meeting Friday morning. On Thursday, the board conducted its final interview with the three prospective candidates during a Q&A panel. During the interview, Romero identified his passion for service and education as his primary motivation for wanting to serve on the school board. A graduate of both the U.S. Military Academy at West Point [...]

Construction firm announces promotion Article date: Mar 29 2016 Sam Meyer has been promoted to vice president of the Grand Junction office for Shaw Construction and will be responsible for the overall leadership and direction of projects in Western Colorado. Meyer previously worked as a project manager and project executive and also managed the Wyoming branch for several years. He brings to his duties experience in commercial and civic projects as well as luxury home and affordable housing construction. He holds a master’s degree in construction management from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University. Founded in 1962, Shaw Construction [...]

City Manager Steve Barwick didn’t have to look far to find the next director of the Community Development Department. Barwick announced Tuesday the promotion of long range planner Jessica Garrow, 33, to run the department, which includes the city’s building, historic preservation, and planning and zoning offices. The position attracted 40 applicants, leading to the selection of four finalists. Two of them, however, dropped out, leaving Garrow and Sheryl Bower, director of Community Development Services for the city of Longwood, Florida, as the remaining two candidates. “We were fortunate to have finalists with excellent skills, experience and understanding of resort communities,” [...]

Congratulations, Samuel Baucum (RFL Class of 2015) is now a Principal at Bluegreen. Since joining the studio in 2012, Sam’s detailed expertise and innovative design vision have contributed to the successful realization of numerous projects ranging from a high-end residential garden in Telluride to the successful remodel of Aspen’s Rubey Park Transit Center. From elegant details to technical ingenuity, Sam’s design work has, and continues to blur the boundaries of form, function, and art.