BCC, FWD, OOO and All the Trappings of Email I am old enough to remember using PINE for email. That flashing green cursor, the old-school noisy keyboards, the packed computer labs. I also recall that, as a very new professional, I got to witness more seasoned colleagues figure out how Read more
Full Capacity Protocol Like so many of us, the hubs and I enjoy a hospital TV show – one of our favorites was ER, which was popular when our daughter was young. Watching ER together was important date night material when we were busy with our young family. Even now, Read more
Burnout: It’s not me, it’s not you, it’s all of us. In higher education world, February is often one of the hardest months of the year. Not only is the weather still wintering, and we are (so close!) to experiencing the turn of spring, but also for those of us Read more
The Impostress Has Evolved A few years ago, I wrote a piece on my personal experiences with overcoming Imposter Syndrome, spurred on by an incredible hike in the Rocky Mountains and a longing for a pair of hiking pants. The mountain is one I see from a distance every time Read more
The Art of the 1:1: Part 2 Part 2: Whose meeting is this, anyway? As a longtime creative and nonlinear thinker, I used to think agendas were boring. I liked just scribbling down a few things and letting the 1:1 meeting flow. I was in my element, enjoying the spontaneity Read more
The Art of the 1:1: Part 1 A Quick Note The idea for this blog post came directly from my clients and the common discussions we have around the 1:1 meeting. There is so much to say—enjoy this multi-part post which gives you actionable to-dos to cultivate an effective 1:1. Read more
The Time Experiment Time is your most precious non-renewable resource. I frequently talk to amazingly talented people who are overwhelmed and overextended. They may misperceive that these feelings are because they have a Big Job or that it’s a Busy Time. But all too often, their calendar has become something Read more
Gratitude Beyond Thank You Notes and Pithy Sayings on Coffee Mugs A charming client wondered aloud how they could show appreciation for a colleague in another department of the university – someone who is sometimes an unsung hero around the institution, but who really saved my client’s bacon recently. It Read more
Two (Actually) Healthy Ways to Recharge The school supply aisle at my local stores are decimated – the only thing left in the art supply bin are the weird off-brand crayons. That can only mean one thing: the hectic first weeks of classes are upon us! The challenging schedule that Read more
8 Ways to Love Your Volunteers One of my favorite opportunities is a regular volunteer gig I do here in my hometown. I have been a guest for a local nonprofit with an incredible mission, and the staff do a superb job of making me feel valued and welcome. I Read more