We get off track somehow. We start off in one direction and with the tiniest of course adjustments, the most benign of reactive decisions, we change our trajectory so dramatically that we lose sight of the original goal. We find temporary respite and satisfaction on the ridge of the mountain, forgetting the summit is still …
It feels impossible sometimes – getting control of life and living it with a sense of ownership and authority over our own actions and outcomes. Many times, we end up in cycles of reactivity precipitated by a disruptive event – an illness, say, or a particularly hard week at work. With that mindset in place, …
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The mesquite tree grows determinedly, thriving regardless of its conditions. In shallow soil, it grows as a bush. In deeper soil, it grows as a tree. Where conditions are dry, it grows deep roots capable of finding water. The mesquite tree grows obstinately. Chopped down to its base, it regrows, heartened by its roots and …
I’ve been journaling for as long as I can remember. For me, it’s very much a part of who I am, but my journaling practice has evolved over the years and become much more purposeful. As a director in the field of teaching and learning, I find myself writing to capture anything and everything that …
There has never been and will never be a better time to take serious stock of who we are as leaders. The past ten months have shaken us, tossed us hither and thither, and wrung us out of all emotion, often leaving us to run on empty while we continued the never-ending duty of caring …
Where did you learn about real teamwork? I don’t mean the “you do this, and I’ll do that” teamwork. I mean the “I have your back” type of teamwork. The type of teamwork you find in the tough times when the work is just too much for one person – when your will is bending …
When the angry woman in my office picked up her chair to throw it at me, my mind went blank. I could only stand and watch as she struggled unsuccessfully to lift the unexpectedly heavy item. Her hands gripped the maroon leather arms tightly and she sort of heaved the chair in my direction. My …
I think it boils down to grit. It starts as a deep inspiration – an idea – and what brings it to fruition is not a careful outline and a well-thought out strategic approach. What brings it to life is the courage to start somewhere and the willingness to figure it out along the way. …