Dave

Writer, historian, and teacher.

Why We Are in Conflict, Reason 3: Unmet Expectations | From the Ombuds

I’ve got a new column posted on From the Ombuds about one of the most common reasons people find themselves in conflict: Almost a month ago (how time flies!), a speaker at the International Ombuds Association annual conference said something that stuck with me: conflict is driven by unmet expectations. I had never considered it …

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One Question That Might Make the Supervisors’ Big Game a Bit Better | From the Ombuds

My latest From the Ombuds is all about the annual evaluation process at UNLV. Right now, it is about to reach its climax. I wanted to share a few thoughts–based on something interesting I recently read–about how it might be a bit better: With the NFL’s big game just behind us, many on campus are …

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David G. Schwartz of University of Nevada, Las Vegas On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Public Speaker |  Authority Magazine 

I was recently interviewed by Authority Magazine for a topic that I have some experience with–public speaking. I don’t think I’ve ever done an interview quite this comprehensive, so it should be a good read. I’ve also got a fun video summarizing the main points. Be authentically interested. This works regardless of your initial confidence …

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