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✴︎ unfiledDiscovering 4H and FFA
Eight years ago when I joined the Fair Industry, my understanding of county fairs was limited to the joy of Ferris wheels, the taste of funnel cakes, and the thrill of livestock auctions watched from the sidelines. Little did I know, my perspective was about to change dramatically. It was then that I first truly…
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✴︎ unfiledThoughts on Being an Introvert
As an introvert, I’ve always found myself sidestepping drama. Not because I’m indifferent, but because it’s, quite simply, exhausting. I prefer deep, one-on-one conversations and authentic interactions. Put me in a room buzzing with tension, gossip, or confrontation, and I’ll be searching for the nearest exit. The urge to avoid drama isn’t just a personality…
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✴︎ unfiledNegativity Bias and Feedback
Negativity bias is something we all deal with—it’s that tendency to zero in on the negative over the positive. As fair managers, this bias can really shape the kind of feedback we receive from our patrons. People often remember and report what went wrong rather than what went right, and that can paint an incomplete…
