Dr. Lisa GonzalesMay 24, 20211 minThe Best Leaders Doubt ThemselvesYou make a decision and wonder if it was the correct one. You discuss a problem at work and in the middle of the night you have a dream...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesFeb 28, 20212 minStaying Focused During the PandemicI can't be the only one living day to day and trying to stay focused on what's in front of me while so many distractions are around me....
Dr. Lisa GonzalesDec 30, 20193 minReflecting on the Setbacks of 2019Large or small, we all encounter setbacks as leaders in education.
Dr. Lisa GonzalesNov 18, 20192 minI Believe in Human KindnessI believe in human kindness. I do. And I try to consciously act in a way that leaves the world a better place, one person at a time. And...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesNov 13, 20193 minStepping Out of LineMaria Shriver recently wrote about women she admires who have stepped out of line in one way or another. They included some familiar...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesOct 21, 20191 minStrong People Rarely Have Easy LivesAlbert Einstein has many great quotes that circulate LinkedIn and Facebook. One of my personal faves is: If you're a go getter, if your...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesOct 15, 20193 minDoing Your Situational BestIt's pretty normal to try to do your best at all times - in work, in relationships, with your children, as a neighbor. But striving for...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesOct 8, 20194 minProgress Over PerfectionEarlier in my career as a school administrator, my focus was on perfection. Make sure to do it right. Every time. At times, it was more...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesAug 26, 20193 minBouncing Back from Rejectionre·jec·tion /rəˈjekSH(ə)n/ noun: rejection; plural noun: rejections the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc....
Dr. Lisa GonzalesAug 13, 20193 minLearn to Love Your Learning CurvesIn this week's edition of "A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership," the focus is on learning to love your learning curves. Does like...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesJul 30, 20192 minIs it so Hard to be Kind?I believe in kindness. But there are days when the world doesn't seem so kind. Twenty four hours ago there was a senseless shooting in...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesJul 16, 20192 minHow to Use Mantras While RunningWould you like to start a run with a little simplicity and focus? Need to head out with clarity of purpose that helps you be laser...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesJul 16, 20193 minThe Dreaded "C" WordThere aren’t many words that can bring a seasoned runner to her or his knee faster than the dreaded “C” word. Chafing. Just reading it...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesJun 25, 20192 minBuilding the Confidence MuscleI am fortunate to coach a number of administrators, mostly females, around the nation. I do it because, along the way, many leaders took...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesJun 3, 20192 minA Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Being BraveWhat does being brave really mean? I was recently reading a book that referenced the bravery of the character in the way she overcame...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesMay 13, 20192 minLiving in the PresentSo much going on. So many distractions. And its Monday, which means we'll likely be bombarded by more today than most days. What does...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesApr 29, 20192 minA Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: PrioritiesI've been thinking about what I'm good at. Do you do that? From an HR perspective, we often look at firming up the weaknesses of others,...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesApr 22, 20192 minWorking with ObstructionistsWe've all worked with them. Around them. Tried to avoid them. Some are really obvious. Others are a bit more underground, but their...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesApr 15, 20192 minA Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Where Are You Headed?Feeling foggy. Traffic at work. Sometimes they aren't just metaphors but real. We all get stuck. Really. WE ALL GET STUCK. And even...
Dr. Lisa GonzalesApr 8, 20191 minBranding Your DistrictThis week's post is a little different than the rest, simply because I wanted to stay current with what I'm doing. I'll be presenting...