Yesterday I posed a question: Is it better to recruit anyone for a specific position, or a specific person for any position. You can read it here if you missed it. If you didn’t comment, go ahead give me your thoughts. The more I think about this balance, the more …
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Mastering the Ask
I’ve said for years that I have an uncanny ability to see both sides of an argument. Most of the time, I can argue either side, and often, because of that, I have a difficult time landing on one or the other. Today, I want to hear from you. As …
Enthusiastic Willingness
I find myself in a consistent battle. I try not to rock the boat most of the time, so I scrutinize my actions very regularly. I don’t like to make big movements because I prefer to go unnoticed when possible. Now, this isn’t always possible, and I’m completely willing and …
Waiting is the Worst
Waiting is the worst. Waiting for culture to change. Waiting for seeds to grow. Waiting for change to acclimate. The bottom line is that change rarely happens quickly, until it does. Occasionally, you will see drastic change or dramatic results. It may seem like those things happened in an instant, …
Leaders Show Up
If you’ve worked with students for very long (or people in general), I’m guessing the following conversation rings some bells: Student: I want to step up and be more of a leader. Me: That’s great! Here are some things to keep in mind. Student: ***Misses the next month*** Me: … …