Have you ever intended to have a conversation, but just couldn’t find the right time? What if the “right time” is actually the wrong time to look for? In today’s flashback, I talk about the difference between the “right time” and the “necessary time”. And it’s a principle I return …
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Baby Steps
I’m a terrible parent. There, I’ve said it. I’ve felt this way for a while, but it feels nice to be able to say it. When our first child was still an infant, I distinctly remember a conversation with my wife. As our daughter was learning to take her first …
Think Trails, Not Highways
Sometimes when I write, I formulate ideas as I go. Okay, maybe a lot of the time. That’s why last Thursday’s post (Cast the Vision, Not the Path) has been replaying in my mind. Do I truly think for leadership, it’s beneficial to set the destination and let someone else …
Flashback Friday #6
Some of my favorite lessons in leadership come from on the job experience and evaluation. A few years ago, while on a trip, I waged a battle in my head, and wrote about my learning from it. Today, we are stepping back to that lesson. Here’s a glimpse: Our trip …
Cast the Vision, Not the Path
So much of leadership is about casting vision. Looking at what is and painting a picture of what could be. So much of developing student leaders is helping them catch the vision so they can cast it down the road. Some students will naturally respond to opportunities, almost instinctively seeing …