Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Becoming a More Mindful Leader
At a time of smart phones, smart watches, always-on round-the-clock atmosphere, and immediate access to just about everyone and...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jun 17, 20161 min read
Nature. Beauty. Gratitude.
There is a beauty in life that we often miss. Perhaps it is due to the fast paced nature of our 21st century world. Or perhaps it is...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 16, 20161 min read
A Clear Vision - with Dewitt Jones
Dewitt Jones is one of America's top professional photographers. Twenty years with National Geographic photographing stories around the...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 15, 20161 min read
An Activist for a Better World
Having recently read and blogged about John Maxwell's newest publication, Intentional Living, I'm even firmer in my commitment to the...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 13, 20161 min read
How to Make Stress Your Friend
Find me a profession where I can love my work, make a living in the Silicon Valley, and be stress free. My gut tells me that may not be...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 12, 20161 min read
The Power in Asking
Success isn't always based on skill, talent or experience. Sometimes it is simply based on opportunity. And often that opportunity came...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 11, 20161 min read
Tips for a Happy Life (Tedx)
It is simply not possible to watch this video and not feel that a happy life is possible, likely because you'll find that whatever is...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 10, 20161 min read
We All Get "Stuck" - Tips to Get "UNstuck"
Let's face it. We all get stuck. We're human. Challenges get us down. Criticism gets us down. Experiences with mistrust get us down too....
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 9, 20161 min read
How to Start a Movement
One of my tried and true videos for years - Derek Sivers' "How to Start a Movement." Need a great video for the start of the school year?...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 9, 20162 min read
Increasing Females in Leadership Roles
Having recently viewed this ‘not so recent’ Ted Talk with Sheryl Sandberg, I realized the business world is not that different from that...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 15, 20153 min read
Positive Affirmations Start Here
Let's face it. As a leader, sometimes it's hard to be positive 24/7. The work load, the challenges, the office politics, the dramatic...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 8, 20153 min read
Move Up? Or Play It Safe?
At some point in each of our careers, we approach that fork in the road - stay in a position of comfort or take a risk, and then take...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 27, 20151 min read
#IAmNotJust
Thanks, Lady Gaga, for launching a campaign that many of us can get behind. A campaign we can relate to. Launched on Instagram over the...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 1, 20152 min read
Out & About - Making Classroom Time a Priority
Ever heard of management by walking around? This is a well-worn strategy used by teachers to monitor and mold student behavior in the...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 22, 20152 min read
Time to Invest in You!
Chances are good that you're surrounded by others at work (and in life) who believe in your abilities, your leadership and the special...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 14, 20151 min read
Why Should Anyone Be Led By You?
I've learned over the years that working in public education is a passion. Too many have tried it and realized they really weren't in...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 1, 20152 min read
Are You a Multiplier?
I've followed the work of Liz Wiseman for years. Her efforts around building teams and people is well know in the education ranks here in...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 22, 20152 min read
Do You Give Effective Feedback?
Feedback goes beyond evaluations. Do you take the time to give regular feedback to your employees? Maybe it’s a good time for a “New...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
May 21, 20152 min read
A New Take on Mission Statements
When I arrived in the Portola Valley School District almost two years ago, I inherited a mission statement, collaboratively created some...
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