Jared Johnson’s Lifestream

Thoughts, photos, videos, and the occasional Tweet

Final Semester of Grad School!

I started my final semester of graduate school tonight. I will complete my MBA from The George Washington School of Business in three short months! Between now and then I need to write a complete business plan. I will also have the opportunity to enter my plan into several cash prize competitions if I decide to move forward with it.

Now I just need to figure out which idea I am going to run with.

Up front at the @triplee116 concert.

White House Social Media Gaffe

Social media can be pretty damaging to your communication message when you make these kinds of errors. The White House social media team seems to have made a serious mistake today when uploading a photo on the official Whitehouse Facebook feed.

The White House website posted a photo of President Obama with a family from Ohio. The caption reads, "President Barack Obama helps spell out "Ohio" with the Weithman family, Rachel, 9, Josh, 11, and mom Rhonda, in their home in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2010."

The Facebook feed posted a photo of President Obama and Governor Arnold Swartzenager with a very different caption. It reads, "President Barack Obama helps sell out "Ohio" with the Weithman family, Rachel, 9, Josh, 11, and mom Rhonda, in their home in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2010."

I wonder if someone is getting fired today.

Relaxing (after the mountain run) Day at Bryce

Jessica and I drove out to Bryce Mountain last night, and we have been hanging out with my parents for the day. We took in a local craft fair at the Bryce Resort this afternoon, and then we both chose our own mode of relaxation.

Jess and Sophie chose the chaise lounge.

I chose the hammock we just bought my dad for Father's Day. It is super comfortable.

This Southern breakfast is worth a run!

Southern Kitchen - New Market, VA

Photo: Quick Walk Around the White House

I took a lunch time walk around the White House this afternoon. I love working so close to the White House grounds. The weather is gorgeous today! Notice the flag is flying at half staff on top of the White House.
President Obama declared today, April 19, 2010, as National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism. Today is the 15-year anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing at the Murrah Federal Building.

Video: PBS interviews @DanielPink about motivation

I just started reading Daniel Pink's new book on motivation entitled Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. I am really enjoying it so far!

PBS aired an interview with Pink yesterday on the topic of motivation, and I found it very interesting.

What motivates you to do your work?

For another great read, check out Pink's A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule The Future. This book discusses why you will need to develop the following six abilities to be successful in the emerging business world: Design, Story, Symphony, Empathy, Play, and Meaning.