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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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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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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 12, 20161 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 11, 20161 min read
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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....

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 10, 20161 min read
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Moonshot Thinking....and Leadership
President Barack Obama recently launched a new initiative, a launch of "moonshot" to cure cancer. Leading the initiative will be Vice...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 7, 20161 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 15, 20153 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 8, 20153 min read
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#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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 27, 20151 min read
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I Walked the Kids to School Today - The World is Our Classroom
Had a little free time this morning so I walked the girls to school. No, the picture isn't of me. But it is of another twin mom who...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 20, 20153 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 1, 20152 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 22, 20152 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 14, 20151 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 1, 20152 min read
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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...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 22, 20152 min read
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Why I Lead - the Heart of the Matter
I love it when parents ask..."how is your summer" or "how is your vacation"...I just have to laugh. What summer? What vacation? An...

Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jul 11, 20152 min read
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