Team Player & “Can Do” approach is the way to do your job!

I tell people all the time – if you want to add value to your organization and stand out, learn these three things: 1) Become a stellar team player, 2) Be resourceful, and 3) Possess a “can do” approach to problem solving. You do those three things well and you will stand out in comparison to the competition.

One of our very own employees, who just so happens to be our newest employee of the month Brad Washburn, has been recognized for demonstrating similar attributes for his work over the past year. Here is some of the nomination and kind words one of our leaders shared about Brad and how he demonstrates our core values (Ease, Value and Trust):

“Brad has spent his time creating LearnCast courses for our mobile library. He created these courses independently and with Ease. In that short time, he produced 109 courses with a wide variety of topics appealing to all types of learners. Next, he worked on developing and configuring the wide screen settings for our LearnKey courses. He was tasked to recapture 8 hefty courses in just a few months and He did it! Now our clients will be able to watch our Adobe Suite in widescreen this Fall. He has won my Trust as being a go to person to get the job done and on time. His work has brought Value to our company. Brad is a pleasure to work with and I am happy to have him on my team!”

Brad’s actions and accomplishment speak to his contributions and we are very appreciative to have him on our team. As we do every Better Learning Systems (BLS) employee of the month, we share with you some fun facts about Brad so you can get to know him better:

1. How many siblings do you have?

I have 5 siblings: 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

2. What is your favorite movie?

To Kill a Mockingbird.

3. What is your favorite band?

Journey.

4. What is your favorite vacation spot?

The mountains near my parents’ home, in Sanpete County.

5. What was your high school’s mascot?

A hawk.

6. What is the weirdest combination of foods you have eaten?

I haven’t really eaten too many weird food combinations. A sandwich made with only bread, peanut butter, and hot chocolate powder, maybe?

7. What is/was the name of your favorite pet?

My childhood dog Amanda.

8. What was your first car?

A blue Chevy Cavalier. My wife and I bought it right after we got married and we still have it.

9. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?

Central America. I would love to visit the ancient ruins.

10. Would you rather sky dive, bungee jump, zip line, or parasail?

Zip line. I’ve never had any desire to do any of the others.

11. What is the funniest saying you have heard working here?

When Jamie (former CEO) said “You guys have got to have some of this Kool-aid.”

12. If you could eat dinner with anyone from the past, present, or future, who would it be and why?

My grandpa Dan. He died when I was 7, and from stories I’ve heard he and I have similar senses of humor. I would like to get to know him.

Please join me in congratulating Brad for his recent Employee of the Month award and wish him future success being a part of the LearnKey family!

Regards,
Jeff