I 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...

Feeling foggy. Traffic at work. Sometimes they aren't just metaphors but real. We all get stuck. Really. WE ALL GET STUCK. And even...

This 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...

I've been reading and listening to a lot of Brene Brown as of late - whether the paperback Rising Strong that I've dog-eared the heck out...

I love the anticipation that comes with the holidays....vacations....time with the kids off school...the new year ahead. Maybe its the...

We all face frustration. At work. In relationships. Behind the wheel. With our neighbors. Frustration is a way of life, but we don't...

I've always felt the phase, "laughter is the best medicine," was kind of dumb. But having visited hospital rooms of friends, I get it....

Knowingly or not, we make decisions based on perceived risk. And men and women process that perceived risk very differently. Ever think...

for·give·ness ˌfərˈɡivnəs/ I've been thinking a lot about this word lately, although I must give a bit of credit where credit is due....

What a wonderful week we have in store for us. Are you ready for it? Let’s start with a conversation about you. Do you know who you are?...

Here it is - another Monday is upon us. What are your goals for this week? This week's theme is "gratitude." And was I fortunate when it...

Happy Monday! Quite a few years ago, I ran across Liz Wiseman's book, The Multiplier Effect. WOW! As a second year superintendent, I was...

Happy Monday! I've long been inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's quote, "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." His inspiration for...

Sometimes thinking long and hard can be cathartic, healing and productive. And when that reflection is on our work, our interactions, and...

Students are coming to school, armed with the latest and greatest in technology. But...not all students have access. And based on what...

Inspiring a new generation isn't easy work. But their energy and excitement for having an impact is something that shouldn't be ruled...

Is your district Future Ready? Yes, I know. Loaded question. The term Future Ready has taken on all shapes and sizes since 99...

It has long been told that the power of our voice is often found in our stories. Stories of leadership. Stories of overcoming challenges....

Are companies different when led by women? Are school districts? The Wall Street Journal recently reported that leadership teams...

Think again! As we come close to the end of January, we're almost a month into New Year's resolutions. Goals. Okay, whatever you call...