The Timing Is Perfect – Review Why

The Timing Is Perfect – Review Why

The timing is perfect…. I have the privilege of teaching doctoral candidates who are leaders in schools and other nonprofit organizations. Recently I posted an online discussion question asking for reflections on a TED talk by Simon Sinek on the concept of the...
A Model of Hope and Emotional Engagement

A Model of Hope and Emotional Engagement

The unexpected coach as a model of hope and emotional engagement… I had been thinking of a blog regarding recent Gallup and Kappan studies of businesses and schools which cite a reported lack of hope and emotional engagement in both settings affecting...
The Power of Mistakes

The Power of Mistakes

Mistakes are powerful tools for learning and growth or dissension and regression in all human endeavors. The University of California Irvine Admissions Office must have been jubilant in early July – admission “numbers” were way up. Then comes mid-July, and...
The Art Of Asking Questions

The Art Of Asking Questions

Do you remember Art Linkletter? Maybe not unless you are my age. Art said, “Kids say the darndest things.” I have a three-year-old grandson, and I can attest to Art’s remarks.I also notice my grandson asks a lot of questions and waits for an answer and asks another...
Review Leadership Beliefs: Happy New Year!

Review Leadership Beliefs: Happy New Year!

I know this may seem like a strange title for a August Blog post. July 1st is the start of most organizations profit or nonprofit’s fiscal year, a new year so… I would suggest then that this is a great time to reflect and review your leadership beliefs and...