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Richard lives in Spokane with Jane (social artist), a vizsla, and two cats. He is the proud father of Janelle (dancer, choreographer, and poet) and Carl (Nike Factory coach).

He earned a Ph.D. in adult education from the University of Idaho; M.P.A.

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Business > Leadership Strategies Tips for conducting effective performance reviews: 1 of 23

Effective performance reviews begin with a clear expectation of why the review is being done. There are basically two reasons to conduct a performance review. (1) To document employee performance for either punishment or rewards (i.e. meet any legal due process requirements). A supervisor may write a highly effective perform...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fear of failure: 1 of 15

FAILURE Fear of failure is an eternal flame burning at my core. I sought to try something different or was given a new chore. Pilot light of pale blue fire illuminates memories of mistakes. Lacking the knowledge, skills, and ability, what if my best is not enough? This kindling of deficiency bursts into flames. Internal voic...
Education > Education (Other) Libraries in the 21st century: 1 of 9

For centuries libraries have been repositories or storehouses for information. Librarians collected books, manuscripts, maps, pictures, recordings, and other media to preserve knowledge. With the advent of computer technology and the digitization of information, many people began to ask, do we still need libraries in the 21s...
Education > Secondary School (Other) Should school districts provide cash rewards for high grades and test scores?: 6 of 42

Paying a child for grades or test scores deflects the child's attention from learning. Consider how many times you hear, "what will I get or what will you pay me if I do that for you?" Every interaction becomes a quid pro quo transaction with the focus on "what's in it for me?" Suddenly, you are on the hook not only to pay f...
Business > Human Resources Best practices in interviewing: 3 of 21

The purpose of the employment interview is to collect information relevant to the applicant's job-related knowledge, skills and abilities. The desired outcome from the interview is to select the individual most likely to succeed on the job. It is within this process that intentional or inadvertent discrimination can occur. T...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Is Elvis really "The King of Rock and Roll"?: 2 of 11

Elvis Presley (1/8/1935 to 8/16/1977) was the King of Rock & Roll just based on his dominant numbers in the recording industry. In addition, Elvis demonstrated enormous worldwide popularity through his songs, movies, and personality. While he was certainly influenced by other artists of his day, his cross-over appeal through...
Business > Human Resources The reference check: A valuable hiring tool: 1 of 5

Reference checking can be a valuable human resource management tools for gathering information on past performance of applicants. Past performance may be a strong predictor of future performance. A reference check can also serve as a method for preventing discrimination, harassment or violence in the workplace, and for promo...
Business > Human Resources Questions for the exit interview: 1 of 5

The exit interview can provide valuable information for improving the processes, procedures, and relationships within your organization. The departing employee may offer observations and opinions about what works well in the organization and what needs to be improved. The interviewer must properly prepare to maximize the val...
Education > Adult Education Understanding current issues in adult education: 2 of 9

A major issue facing providers of adult education is reaching marginalized populations. The exclusion of and discrimination against individuals and groups is embedded in our cultural, social, economic, and political systems. While the formal education systems are multi-billion dollar businesses, providing adult education opp...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Tribute to my dad on Father's Day: 13 of 58

For my Dad: The time around my birthday in mid-November brought the promise of another trip up the Snake River with my Dad. The days were spent fishing for steelhead and salmon at the confluence of the Snake and Salmon Rivers or trying to get close enough to a chukar partridge to shoot it. The nights were spent in the Engine...