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Destined To Lead
It seems Steve Herrera was destined for a career in recreation. Growing up three blocks from a community center, he spent the bulk of his free time playing sports, forging friendships, and gaining valuable experience. In his 13th year as … Continue reading
This-N-That
Field Notes Cre8Play is now designing peaceful gardens and play environments which incorporate critical healing elements including native wildlife, flowers and music. Freshpark Action Sports, a producer of folding, modular action sports kits, received a safety endorsement from nationally accredited orthopedic … Continue reading
Performance Evaluations
One of the most difficult tasks expected of management is the end-of-the-year evaluation. Do you say too much? Do you say too little? Do you inadvertently offend the employee with a casual remark that you had no intention of uttering? … Continue reading
Posted in A Step Ahead, Columns, February 2013, Issues, Parks and Rec Business
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Leaders In The Field
Leadership often means directing and offering support while staying out of the way. This has been the case for hundreds of years down on the farm. Look at the driver of a team of draft horses. The horses have to … Continue reading
Sustainable Maintenance
Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, February 2013, Issues, LBWA, Parks and Rec Business
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