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Rich Gassen

Rich Gassen was born and raised in Wisconsin and is a lifelong resident of the Madison area. He supervises print production at UW-Madison’s Digital Publishing and Printing Services, focusing on empowerment and autonomy with staff, and process improvements. He came to the UW in 2010 after working in private sector print shops for much of his career. Rich also chairs the planning committee for the Campus Supervisors Network (CSN), a community of practice at UW-Madison with over 1300 active members. CSN supports other supervisors in their roles, offering training and networking events on campus, a weekly newsletter, and a website of resources. CSN facilitates group discussions, book clubs, and other events, and also mentors other leaders on campus. When not at work, Rich enjoys spending time with his wife and two adult boys in the outdoors and fishing the many lakes and rivers of southern Wisconsin are the main hobby of choice.

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Fog Fosters Focus

"How can you create a psychological fog of sorts in your distracted, busy world to allow you the focus you need to be productive and in the flow?" ...

Berry Picking

...we head to the woods in our neighborhood wearing pants and long sleeve shirts on a 90-degree day to protect us from the prick of the thorns and the bite of the disturbed mosquitoes...

4,000 Weeks

"The only route to psychological freedom is to let go of the limit-denying fantasy of getting it all done and instead to focus on doing a few things that count." ...

March Forth

"Springtime is by its very definition a time of rebirth, with new sightings of animals, buds on plants and trees, lawns peeking out from the snow and greening up, and so much more." ...

Next Cast

"In life, the first cast is important because it signifies action. Many times, we make plans or have dreams, and never act on them. What goals or dreams do you have that you are waiting to do the first cast on?" ...