Sorry for he double post, but the link was wrong in the last one.

The Judges Exemplar: Tales of Wonder – The Elvish Farmer
https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/the-judges-exemplar-tales-of-wonder/

Join me this week on a brief discussion of goal-setting! Ever find yourself striving towards something, but having difficulties and are unsure how to overcome them? Maybe this article can help you reach your goal.

I say it every week, and I'm not going to stop: I WANT YOU to tell me the awesome things you see or hear about in your judge communities. Let me help share your story. Shoot me a message or an email!

Ready… Aim… WORK – The Elvish Farmer
https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/ready-aim-work/

Oh hello Friday! It's time for another post on The Elvish Farmer! Today I go over some steps I use when getting ready to test a judge candidate. I'd love to see some discussion on this one (on the blog itself, not these forums please) as this is simply how I do it and I'm sure others have insights into how they handle some of it.

As always, please share if you enjoy the blog and let me know if I can help tell your story!

So You Want to Test an L0? – The Elvish Farmer
https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/so-you-want-to-test-an-l0/

This week I do a bit of a deeper dive into the judge classes. Some tips we've discovered, as well as the current L0 class syllabus. Go get your learning on!

Class is in Session- From L0 to Certification – The Elvish Farmer
https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/class-is-in-session-from-l0-to-certification/

Join me this week on The Elvish Farmer for an interview with Adam Hubble! Some really great stuff in this one, so come on over and give it a read.

https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/hubble-guest-post/

Join me this week on The Elvish Farmer for an interview with Adam Hubble! Some really great stuff in this one, so come on over and give it a read.

https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/hubble-guest-post/

Join me this week as I discuss some strategies to ward off burnout. Time management techniques are discussed that should help keep you from overextending.

As always, I want you to tell me your stories! If you don't like writing, but have something worth sharing, reach out and let me know (PM or email is fine), and I'll work with you to tell your story.

Countering Burnout

https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/10/28/countering-burnout/

Join me this week at The Elvish Farmer for a guest post by Benjamin Bloodworth that covers what a TO expects from you as a judge! It's invaluable to hear from and consider this part of the judging relationship, so go give it a read!

Guest Post: The Tournament Organizer Perspective on Judges

https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/11/04/guest-post-the-tournament-organizer-perspective-on-judges/

Sorry this is posted a bit late, but I was driving today so I'd be in town for our regional Judge Conference! Go figure that today's topic is also about conferences! Go have a read.

Conferences: The Gathering

https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/11/11/conferences-the-gathering/

Join me this week at The Elvish Farmer as I discuss L1 to L2 judge classes! Your input and shares are always appreciated (on the blog itself, not in this forum).

Judge Classes - From L1 to L2
https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/judge-classes-from-l1-to-l2/

Come see what I'm thankful for about judging in this week's edition of The Elvish Farmer!

As always, your stories and observations are wanted. Let me help you tell a story about some great things you are doing or seeing in your community!

https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/thanksgiving-post-reasons-im-thankful-to-judge/

This week I'm happy to have Matt Wells provide an insightful guest piece on conflict resolution, and some tips you can use to de-escalate tense situations. Go have a read!

https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/12/02/guest-post-matt-wells-conflict-resolution/

This week on The Elvish Farmer I discuss Side Events at the Star City Games Invitational in Atlanta! Come have a read.

As always, I want you to tell me your stories! Let me know if you've got a tale to tell, or an observation of greatness that needs to be shared!

Team Leading with a side of … Sides!
https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/team-leading-with-a-side-of-sides/

Today we have the promised post from Paul “Bearz” Baranay discussing types of power and how they can be found in judging! Enjoy the “other half” of this week's blog swap.

Guest Post: Navigating the Gauntlet of Power
By: Paul Baranay

https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/12/16/guest-post-navigating-the-gauntlet-of-power/

Join me again this week for another guest post. This week L2 Eric LeBlanc shares the story of how the Louisiana judge community has grown and thrived over the past few years.

Guest Post: Community Building in the US South
By: Eric LeBlanc

https://theelvishfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/12/23/guest-post-community-building-in-the-us-south/