The History and Philosophy Behind Utah Valley CONNECT
UV CONNECT is the realization of an idea I had many (many) years ago. The concept resurfaced and caught my attention in late 2019. I began putting it together when a little hiccup that affected in-person events showed up in March 2020.
Then I just got lazy…
After our best summer ever of hosting our own connection events at Sundance Mountain Resort during the summer of 2024, I decided it was time to get serious about launching UV CONNECT. So here we are.
A Core Philosophy
I believe that everything we all need to succeed already exists and is available to us. Our money-dependent thought processes severely limit our opportunities. When we shift this hindrance to the empowering concept of being value-driven, new doors immediately open.
I discovered how to employ this value-driven concept as part of my daily process when I was turning around troubled companies. This approach allowed me to leverage assets and opportunities that would have never been identified with a money-driven mindset. This key concept allowed me to build two nationally leading organizations out of the ashes of their nearly defunct predecessors.
In a nutshell, when I say “money-driven,” I’m referring to the reality that most thoughts we have about doing anything — and I mean virtually everything — quickly lead to how much money we need to accomplish the task we are considering. From business growth activities to community improvement to family vacations, we begin our serious considerations with “How much money do we need”?
When we shift to a value-driven approach, we realize that money is nothing more than a placeholder for value, which allows us to begin seeing non-financial tangible and intangible assets in a new light. We open our minds to new opportunities. We see what others miss and are able to use those insights to benefit our pursuits, as well as others’.
In this same way, when we quit seeing people as dollar signs — as potential buyers of our products and services — and tune into the value they offer the world, we become connectors of people, ideas, and things (both tangible and intangible) that create new value. We begin to notice idle and untapped resources that could create new value if combined with other situations of which we are aware.
This is what UV CONNECT is all about.
When we connect and collaborate as Intentional Difference Makers™, we create new value. This new value manifests itself in the form of opportunities for more people, better living conditions, a higher level of mental and emotional well-being, more functional communities, a marked improvement in civility and kindness, and — lest we think we’re just talking about soft assets here — greater financial prosperity for us, our employees, our family members and friends, and our communities.
In the most perplexing plot twist I’ve witnessed to date in my life, I have lived the reality that the money derived from a value-driven approach to living is far greater than the monetary benefit arrived at from a money-driven focus. Go figure.
If this philosophy resonates with you — or even simply intrigues you — you will thrive in the unstoppable culture of being an intentional difference maker in the Utah Valley CONNECT ecosystem.
Behind the Curtain
UV CONNECT is a service of Intentional Difference Makers™ (IDM), home of The Art of Human Connection. IDM shows business leaders, teams, educators, civic leaders, and families how to communicate, connect, collaborate, and create at new heights.
In this spirit, we have created this FREE one-stop clearinghouse of events and opportunities all over the valley to connect, collaborate, and create with other difference makers just like you.
Your subscription is FREE.
Connecting with other like-minded difference makers is FREE.
Listing free events is FREE.
Paid events can be listed for a nominal fee.
Claim your free subscription and have links to upcoming networking, business improvement, relationship-building, self-improvement, and other events and opportunities delivered right to your inbox a few times a month in a convenient, consolidated format with no spam — just timely insights to keep you aware of opportunities to connect and grow.
If you are hosting an event that helps others connect, collaborate, and/or create, let’s get it listed to bring you maximum exposure! Submit your listing HERE.
Please Tell Your Associates, Friends, and Colleagues
The more difference makers who subscribe to UV CONNECT, the more great people you’ll get to meet at the events you attend — and if you’re hosting an event, the more high-caliber individuals will be made aware of your event!
Thank you for helping us spread the word. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you at an upcoming Utah Valley event.
Thank you for being here!
Sincerely,
Bryan Waldon Pope
Founder, Intentional Difference Makers™
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