096 The One That Helps Introverts

07/26/19 • 41 min

Episode 96: Show Notes

Well, Kermit the Frog said It’s not easy being green, but it’s not easy being introverted either. It may be hard for the Scaling UP! Nation! To believe, but introducing myself in a crowdy room doesn’t come naturally for me. Through the years I have been able to work of a few tricks that I do to help in this situation. I have also found that getting started is the hardest part for me. Once I get started, I'm OK.

A family friend of mine, Donna Srader of The Texas Tech University Career Center has written a webinar series on this very issue. As you will find from this interview, there are many different levels of introversion and introversion does not mean shy. Even though many think that it does. It is my hope that you can take several items from my interview with Donna that will help you get out there and meet people.

More about Donna Srader:

As an introvert, Donna Srader has excelled in a career that has “clients” come to her! As a lead counselor at the Texas Tech University Career Center, Donna has counseled, advised, and coached countless numbers of students and some alumni through the job search process. In addition, she has advised students through her service in the Texas Tech College of Engineering and Honors College as well as at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including SOACE and the National Career Development Association, although she freely admits that she is working to better her networking skills! Also, if you have read this far, Donna would like you to know that she has singlehandedly prevented the zombie apocalypse. How you ask? By planning for it – planning avoids many problems and minimizes the problems that cannot be avoided!

Key Points From This Episode:

Learning new things [0:00:37]
Exchange Information [0:01:45]
Assessment Test [0:03:35]
Difference between Introverted and being Shy [0:06:07]
Networking Confessions of an Introvert [0:07:36]
Tips (on remembering names) [0:10:37]
Don’t let that last person down? [0:15:03]
Tips to Make the Most from Networking Events [0:15:46]
Setting Goals [0:20:58]
Networking Event Tips for Introverts [0:26:36]
Walk over yourself [0:31:19]
And a lot more!

Tweetables:

"Multiply your efforts by working with somebody else" @traceblackmore @donnasrader #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert

"Get over being shy so we can all profit from knowing people through networking" @traceblackmore @donnasrader #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert

Planning avoids many problems and minimizes the problems that cannot be avoided! @donnasrader @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert

"Every conversation starts with small talk" @donnasrader @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert

"Practice how to move beyond of the small talk" @donnasrader @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert

"Connection is so much better than getting fifty (50) business cards" @donnasrader @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert

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096 The One That Helps Introverts

Episode 96: Show Notes

More about Donna Srader:

Key Points From This Episode:

Learning new things [0:00:37]
Exchange Information [0:01:45]
Assessment Test [0:03:35]
Difference between Introverted and being Shy [0:06:07]
Networking Confessions of an Introvert [0:07:36]
Tips (on remembering names) [0:10:37]
Don’t let that last person down? [0:15:03]
Tips to Make the Most from Networking Events [0:15:46]
Setting Goals [0:20:58]
Networking Event Tips for Introverts [0:26:36]
Walk over yourself [0:31:19]
And a lot more!

Tweetables:

"Every conversation starts with small talk" @donnasrader @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert

Links...

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095 The One at the IFMA Conference

Episode 95: Show Notes

As a water treater, we have many organizations we have to track. Most of us are familiar with the Association of Water Technologies (AWT) but they are so many others out there too.

Scaling UP! H2O was contacted by IFMA and asked if we would cover their recent Facility Fusion Convention and Expo that took place April 8-10, 2019. We were honored to accommodate them.

Today's show is a walk through the Exhibition Hall where I talk to exhibitors who touch our industry in one way or another.

Key Points From This Episode:

IFMA Conference Walk-In [0:02:21]
All about IFMA [0:03:53]
Irrigation Systems [0:05:56]
IFMA Foundation [0:08:07]
Digital Logbook [0:09:56]
VIGA [0:12:24]
Energy Saver [0:14:31]
Recommendations [0:19:22]

Tweetables:

"Prevention is better than a pound of cure." Dave Deschar @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneattheIFMAConference #IFMA #IFMAConference

"Water treaters touched every single industry." @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneattheIFMAConference #IFMA #IFMAConference

"People work with people they like, and so you have to give them a reason to like you." @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneattheIFMAConference #IFMA #IFMAConference

Links mentioned:

https://www.ifma.org/

https://foundation.ifma.org/

https://www.bevi.co

https://www.viega.us

https://georgialightscapes.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7bT5CgUXuE

https://www.smartrain.net/

https://www.logcheck.com

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097 The One About Filtration on Cooling Towers

Episode 97: Show Notes

Nation! If you have listened to the show, you know that I believe that every system we treat should have a filter on it. There is only so much that a water treatment program can do when mechanical filtration is not used.

My guest today is Bryan Hayward. Bryan is an expert on cooling tower filtration.

Today's show will teach you some things you may have never thought of. From installation to operation, Bryan helps us understand this indispensable tool call filtration.

Key Points From This Episode:

Heat Transfer Efficiency Managers [0:00:53]
Importance of Filter Person [0:05:30]
Filter on Cooling Tower [0:08:30]
Laser Particle Analysis [0:11:43]
Centrifugal Separator [0:19:59]
Sand Filter [0:21:17]
High Efficiency Filter [0:23:00]
GPM Re-circulation Rate [0:26:05]
Installation Place [0:34:30]
Tips from Bryan [0:43:01]
AWT Annual Convention and Expo [0:46:47]
And a lot more!

Tweetables:

"If you have clean water, it's going to help the water treatment program heat, the heat transfer surfaces clean and with minimum corrosion. If they try sand filters they gonna love them." @bryanhayward @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneAboutFiltrationonCoolingTowers #Filtration #CoolingTowers #ScalingUPto100

"It's important for the water treater to work with the filter person and communicate with them and find somebody they can trust." @bryanhayward @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneAboutFiltrationonCoolingTowers #Filtration #CoolingTowers #ScalingUPto100

"Communication is really important, when something's installed incorrectly, the filter will not work." @bryanhayward @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneAboutFiltrationonCoolingTowers #Filtration #CoolingTowers #ScalingUPto100

Links Mentioned on this episode:

Downloadable File: Cooling Technology Institute

Bryan Hayward on LinkedIn

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