Category Archives: University of Tampa

And We’re Done with It

Posted on December 31, 2020 by kirkhazlett

I’m posting this on December 30, 2020, for one simple reason…I want to officially say “good bye and good riddance” to 2020. I very honestly can NOT think of any other of the 74 years that I have roamed this … Continue reading →

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What the $%&! Happened???

Posted on November 28, 2020 by kirkhazlett

It hit me this Thanksgiving afternoon as I was dozing off… I haven’t posted a word here for more than THREE MONTHS!! It’s not like my brain was off-duty…I’ve been up to my ears in various activities for the Public … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up…and W.A.I.T.!

Posted on August 29, 2020 by kirkhazlett

I attended (virtually, of course) a terrific session presented by the PRSA Tampa Bay Chapter on the topic of diversity and inclusion. Lively discussion among the attendees with some valid and valuable observations by all. The guest speaker referenced an … Continue reading →

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It’s raining today, but tomorrow…

Posted on August 9, 2020 by kirkhazlett

There’s something to be said about life in “paradise”… “Be careful what you wish for.” We made the transition from many, many years in Massachusetts, with a brief respite in Hawaii, to Florida hell-bent on getting away from frigid winters … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, careers, feedback, Inspiration, networking, Planning, pleasure, public relations, The University of Tampa, Thinking, University of Tampa | Tagged Attitude, Challenges, Change, Community, Creativity, Decisions, friendship, learning, lessons, lessons learned, mistakes, Perceptions, public relations, Relationships, teaching | 4 Comments

“Ch…ch…changes”

Posted on July 25, 2020 by kirkhazlett

We’re closing in on the third anniversary of the signing and handshake that finalized our “Where do we retire?” planning and landed us here in Riverview, Florida. For anyone who has paid even the slightest attention to my places-lived record … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, careers, Curry College, Evaluation, Inspiration, job hunting, job search, networking, Planning, public relations, The University of Tampa, Thinking, University of Tampa | Tagged Attitude, Challenges, Change, Decisions, learning, lessons, lessons learned, Management, mistakes, Perceptions, teaching | 2 Comments

Finding Inspiration by Inspiring Others

Posted on July 17, 2020 by kirkhazlett

I had a major epiphany this morning while chatting with a recent University of Tampa graduate/absolute rising PR rockstar. I’ve recruited her to serve as co-chair of the PRSA Tampa Bay “New Professionals” committee, and I was talking with her … Continue reading →

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Summertime…and the livin’ is queasy

Posted on July 10, 2020 by kirkhazlett

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am having a devil of a time trying to convince myself that there is a bright-ish side to all this chaos and uncertainty that we have been experiencing. I realize … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on July 2, 2020 by kirkhazlett

No surprise here…I have NO idea what the future holds for any of us. The optimist in me says “Hang in there. Things WILL get better.” The world has been through other, at the time equally daunting, challenges and somehow … Continue reading →

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Hurry up…and wait…

Posted on June 21, 2020 by kirkhazlett

Maybe I’ve got the “quarantine quibbles” or something, but I feel like I’m seeing a lot more of what I have always described as “unprofessional behavior” these days. You would think grownups would act like grownups, but noooo. I wrote about … Continue reading →

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Paying It Back…and Forward!

Posted on January 27, 2020 by kirkhazlett

Let’s face it. We don’t…not a single one of us does…get where we are in life without the encouragement and help of others. If you look back on it, there has been someone who you have turned to at some … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, careers, Communication, Critical Thinking, Curry College, Evaluation, feedback, Inspiration, job hunting, job search, mentoring, Planning, professional organizations, PRSA, PRSA Tampa Bay, public relations, The University of Tampa, Thinking, Undergraduate Communication, University of Tampa | Tagged Challenges, Education, learning, lessons learned, Productivity, Relationships | 1 Comment