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Need to Overcome Fear and Worry?
reaOne thing most of us have in common is that we all worry. Our work performance. Kids. Getting safely from point A to B. Finances. The...
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 3, 20193 min read
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How to Use Mantras While Running
Would 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 Gonzales
Jul 16, 20192 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Vulnerability
Being vulnerable didn't come easy for me. I grew up in a world of judgment in ways that often felt harsh. Mean. Inconsiderate. In many...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 4, 20183 min read
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Leading is More than just a Day Job
Check out my latest blog post for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon - it's all about pacing and helping others with their goals!...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 6, 20181 min read
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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Standing In Your Truth
This wasn’t the message I had planned for this week, but it is one I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about. Did I mention I’ve spent A...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 13, 20183 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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Is the Term "Bully" Appropriate?
I've often wondered....are our expectations of female leaders fair? Be it in politics, school leadership or even in athletics? I...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jul 12, 20183 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 6, 20184 min read
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Screen Time - Where Does a Parent Start?
Much has been reported in the last couple of months in regards to young people and screen time, especially for teenagers. The debate...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 28, 20182 min read
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What Did You Let Go Of That Changed Your Life?
I recently happened upon an article that had a very similar prompt....and it made me think. Really think. I read the comments from those...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 29, 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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And You're Not Using PBL in Your School Because....Why?
Four years ago, while a Director at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, I attended a three day Buck Institute training for...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jul 6, 20161 min read
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PR Time - Let's Go, Educators!
Do we need to promote ourselves as educators? Absolutely. Do we do a good job of it? Absolutely not. Welcome to PR 101, that's for Public...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jun 29, 20162 min read
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Here's to the Grads!
Now that most schools are out of session for the summer, the celebration of graduations and promotions is about over. And certainly,...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jun 24, 20162 min read
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The Power of Persuasion
What are your thoughts on the power of persuasion? One of my favorite authors (and speakers) is Daniel Pink and this video by RSA Animate...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 17, 20161 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 16, 20161 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 15, 20161 min read
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A Day Made of Glass Inspires
I've always loved this video. Whether used in its entirety or in small segments, the ability to think big and dream bigger is what always...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 14, 20161 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 13, 20161 min read
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#CUE Super Symposium for Super Superintendents
While Superintendent in the Portola Valley School District, I had the honor of being selected as one of Computer Using Educator's (CUE)...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 12, 20161 min read
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