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09/08/2026

TIP TUESDAY: Trick yourself into eating that frog

Everyone has big assignments that feel daunting. So it can seem like a monumental effort to get started—or to return to the big thing that’s been on hold. So we procrastinate. We find other things to do instead of diving into the work.

One way to overcome this is to tell yourself you’ll give at least 15 minutes to the task and that when the timer goes off, you can stop. Set an actual timer and get the project underway. Most often, you’ll find that when the time is up, you’re on a roll and that you can keep going. You have eaten the frog.



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09/04/2026

We work hard and we like to have fun.

Here's a glimpse of some of the ways we build the health and well-being of people and communities... and have fun doing it.

09/02/2026

Congratulations to our August Meme Challenge Winner, Dorianne Rees ()! She clawed her way to hottest trophy on the internet with her clever cat-tastic headline. Here is your virtual trophy 🏆, Dorianne, which comes with all the associated and approved groovy bragging rights for one month.

Thank you to everyone for playing and entertaining us with your witty, kitty meme captions. Stay tuned for the September meme challenge and stay creative, friends!

Photo credit: Andrej Lišakov on Unsplash

09/01/2026

It's so we're pulling a video out of our archives to help you bring up some Big New Ideas. In just 4 minutes, you can be warmed up and knocking new ideas out of the park. Watch and tell us what you think!

08/27/2026

Hello friends! It's time for our monthly and we're just hanging on to see what creative ideas you share. You know the drill: the best copy to go with this photo earns bragging rights and the virtual trophy! 🏆 Enter by midnight on Monday, August 31. May the best win.

Photo credit: Andrej Lišakov on Unsplash

08/25/2026

It's hot outside and this is a good reminder to always assume the mic is hot! It's never a bad time to talk about best practices when you're making a media appearance:

• Always assume the mic is ON.
• Always be prepared.
• Speak in short bits that are sound-bite-able. (Don't wing it: practice.)
• Do your homework: know your host and what they and their listeners/viewers are interested in.
• Send a thank you note after your appearance.

08/20/2026

Having a little fun looking back at this video we created for Stevenson Company Inc They are the consummate craftspeople and it's fun to show off their work. Joe P, it's always a treat to collaborate with you. ❤️

08/18/2026

Did you know you can get a short-term intern at no cost to help with projects at your business or nonprofit? The Kansas Micro Internship Program offers employers up to 5 free projects.

Students from Kansas colleges and universities can apply for the internship projects you post.

Interns can be virtual or onsite. This is win-win-win!

Go to https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasemployers to register your company and post an internship. Kansas Board of Regents

08/06/2026

We're proud to be working with the Kansas Highway Patrol on this important safety campaign. Thank you, Governor Laura Kelly, for helping shine a light on this. It's simple enough, but school bus drivers across the state have an urgent message for Kansas drivers. We all need to JUST STOP for school bus stop arms.

Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating August 2 through 8, 2026, as Kansas School Bus Stop Arm Week.

As students head back to school this month, be sure to watch for school buses and slowdown in school zones. Remember, in Kansas when a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, drivers on the roadways must stop.

Let's work together to protect students, school bus drivers, and the traveling public on Kansas roadways by remembering to Just Stop.

08/04/2026

Congratulations to our July Meme Challenge Winner, Trina Perez / ! Here is your virtual trophy 🏆, which comes with all the associated and approved groovy bragging rights for one month.

Thank you to everyone for playing and entertaining us with your witty meme captions. Competition this month was RED HOT and you all had some spicy headlines to share. Stay tuned for the August meme challenge and stay creative, friends!
Image credit: Rafael Peier on Unsplash