Five Things You’ll Experience at Honors Institute

This post was originally published on PTK.org. I recently traveled to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as both a first-time attendee and a social media intern for Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Institute. The overall experience was so powerful and life changing that I’m still in awe of the events that transpired. In summary of this amazing event […]

Learning Outside the Classroom

By Lionel Barzon III

On June 23, 2016

In Lionel Barzon III, Professional Development

Don’t let the title of this blog post scare you off. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re interested in learning–soaking in knowledge for the sake of learning–so hopefully you’re in this for the long haul. Being a lifelong learner isn’t just a term used by the 50-year-old man or woman in your intro […]

6 Things You Should Know About Working on an Election

By Lionel Barzon III

On June 6, 2016

In Professional Development

To see this post as a slideshow, visit Lionel Barzon III’s slideshare account here. Primary election season is winding to a close, which means one thing for the politically-oriented amongst us: the November Presidential election is in the immediate future. Come November 8, voters will be asked to fill in a bubble to correspond with […]

5 Tips to Beat Procrastination Once and For All

By Lionel Barzon III

On April 27, 2016

In Professional Development

To view this blog as a slideshow, click here. Fighting tooth and nail to keep your eyelids from drooping any further, battling both your exhaustion and the glare from your computer screen, you turn your head to look at the clock on the wall. The hands slowly settle into focus as your brain in […]

Four Reasons You Should Join Phi Theta Kappa

By Lionel Barzon III

On April 8, 2016

In Professional Development

When I joined Phi Theta Kappa (ΦΘΚ) in January I never knew three letters would have such a monumental impact on who I’ve become. Now, only three months later, I sit on Alabama’s District 2 Phi Theta Kappa board as Vice-President, and I couldn’t be happier about the nomination. When I decided to run for […]

Six Traits Every Manager Should Have

By Lionel Barzon III

On March 29, 2016

In Professional Development

To view this article as a video, click here. To view it as a slideshow, click here. Let’s face it, no one wants to be stuck on the bottom rung of the corporate ladder. Most everyone dreams of ascending to the top of a company, settling into a management position and leading a team […]