Transitions and Hiring I talk with a number of clients about career transitions – some are hiring agents, some are in a search, and a few are strategizing about their long-term career plans. As a result, I talk about hiring Read more
How hard is it to run a good meeting? Actually, harder than it looks! Ever had a “stand-up meeting”? How about a “walking meeting”? How about a “daily scrum”? The other day, a client pointed out that she loses hours Read more
Living in Borrowed Space or “how to use a disposable allen wrench” The spaces in which we spend work time create our mood, sustain our motivation and inspire our accomplishments. Throughout my professional career I have worked hard to ensure Read more
Why do I coach HigherEd pros? Because I love college. As a young coed, I fell in love. I fell head-over-heels in love with college – the magical time when adolescents try on the Coat of Adulthood and see how Read more
Cultivate Your Best Self It wasn’t that I intentionally tried to kill plants. For years, though, it happened. I guess I was just waiting to meet The One? I’d never been much of a green thumb, until a tiny sprout Read more
Winning August August is a magical moment for those of us whose lives are tied to the rhythms of education. Campuses are alive with anticipation and students return to classrooms with enthusiasm and joyful hope for the year. There is Read more
Some days, it is easy to do the minimum, especially when you get a “bad pass” of a project or circumstance. But the person who gets their feet under them, squares their shoulders and “betters the ball” will be appreciated by the group, and certainly will help everyone to succeed. Chances are, you’ll inspire better from everyone else, too!