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I Believe in Human Kindness
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...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Nov 18, 20192 min read
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A 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 Gonzales
Apr 15, 20192 min read
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Branding Your District
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...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 8, 20191 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Walking in our Stories
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...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 19, 20192 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Anticipation
I love the anticipation that comes with the holidays....vacations....time with the kids off school...the new year ahead. Maybe its the...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 18, 20182 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Overcoming Frustration
We all face frustration. At work. In relationships. Behind the wheel. With our neighbors. Frustration is a way of life, but we don't...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Nov 26, 20183 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Let's Laugh More
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....
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Nov 6, 20182 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Risk-Taking
Knowingly or not, we make decisions based on perceived risk. And men and women process that perceived risk very differently. Ever think...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 29, 20184 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: The Power to Forgive
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....
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 16, 20182 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Who Are You?
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?...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 11, 20182 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Gratitude
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...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 28, 20183 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Be a Multiplier
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...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 20, 20182 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Time to Be The Change
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...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 6, 20182 min read
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What Are Your Thoughts on Reflection?
Sometimes thinking long and hard can be cathartic, healing and productive. And when that reflection is on our work, our interactions, and...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jul 10, 20182 min read
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Kids Today - A Little More on the Tech Front
Students are coming to school, armed with the latest and greatest in technology. But...not all students have access. And based on what...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 19, 20181 min read
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Anyone CAN Change the World
Inspiring a new generation isn't easy work. But their energy and excitement for having an impact is something that shouldn't be ruled...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 22, 20171 min read
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Are You Ready to be Future Ready?
Is your district Future Ready? Yes, I know. Loaded question. The term Future Ready has taken on all shapes and sizes since 99...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 22, 20172 min read
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Telling Our Stories
It has long been told that the power of our voice is often found in our stories. Stories of leadership. Stories of overcoming challenges....
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 6, 20171 min read
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A Difference When Led By Women?
Are companies different when led by women? Are school districts? The Wall Street Journal recently reported that leadership teams...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jun 5, 20171 min read
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Think You Can't Meet That Goal?
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...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 25, 20171 min read
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