by Matt Mattson “I’m a part of an organization on campus that’s about networking and leadership . Part of our goal is to meet all of the highest performing students on campus. I’m trying to meet the best of the best people here. Who are 3-5 people that you think I should meet?” That’s what Read More
by Matt Mattson Still not sure what your fall recruitment plan looks like? Want to make sure you’ve thought of everything? There are a lot of considerations that go into a great plan, but you can simplify the whole process by answering (in as much detail as possible), these 5 questions. How will you build Read More
by The Phired Up Team The quality of our interactions determines the quality of our personal and organizational reputations. High quality interactions = high quality organization. This is as true for online interactions as it is for face-to-face interactions. Here are 10 ways to be Socially Excellent in your online interactions. 1. Be the best Read More
by Josh Orendi There’s a deep sense of altruism associated with giving blood, bone marrow, a kidney, and even putting that little red heart on our driver’s license. It makes many of us feel good. A friend of mine told me “I like knowing that my legacy can live on through the life of another.” Read More
by Matt Mattson Them: “So, what’s this organization you’re a part of all about?” You: “When I was young, I always wanted to be a part of something important, didn’t you? I wanted to matter. I wanted to do something truly remarkable. You know what I mean? I found that in this organization. Let me Read More
by Colleen Coffey The results of the first phase of Phired Up’s first research project are in and we are phreakin’ excited about them! Download the full research report here: Coffey, C. (2010). Getting members that “get it”: What makes the best of the best students. Phired Up Productions. Carmel, Indiana. This study represents a Read More
by Matt Mattson I saw this guy (his name is Max Oman) on campus at the University of Minnesota yesterday. Needless to say, I just HAD to go talk with him. [In case you can't read it, his sign says, "I will talk to anyone about anything. free."] Is this Social Excellence? It certainly is Read More
by Matt Mattson While wandering around USC’s campus the other day making friends (which was a blast), I happened upon a very creative student organization recruitment tactic. There were a number of tables set up along the main drag of campus — there were some political groups, the Greenpeace folks were out there, a guy Read More