From Mission Statement to Meaningful Work I once taught in a first-year program that was anchored in critical texts and thoughtful discourse. The goal was to help new students practice persuasive argumentation, critical thinking, and respectful debate, all cornerstone skills for any academic journey. At least part of the course Read more
Listening Well Imagine yourself at the beginning of a large-scale (but fun!) personal project…like planning a vacation to Bali. You do what any good information-gatherer does: you turn to your hive mind. You put out the call for restaurant recommendations, hiking trails, the best spa for a foot scrub after Read more
Grow Your People,or Watch Them Go There’s a question in Gallup’s engagement index that always gives me pause: Is there someone at work who encourages your development? It doesn’t ask whether you’re enrolled in a certification program. It doesn’t ask if you’re being considered for a promotion or if you’ve 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