What was your biggest takeaway from 2017? Yes, that’s right, not 2018, but what did you learn from the effort you put forth in 2017? Do you have a formal review process to check over at the end of a year? Do you have an informal one? Do you have …
wes 3 Reasons to Hand Write a Note Today
A few weeks ago I had the honor of speaking with a group of student leaders. Their leader is someone I respect, and I was grateful for the opportunity in and of itself. Then, I was blown out of the water. About a week later, I got a handwritten note …
The Poor Reader’s Tools for Reading
I have talked about this several times, but I currently do not have a strong habit of reading. I could say I’ve read more this past year than in the past, but honestly anything above 0 constitutes “more”. So, as I have journeyed along trying to develop a habit of …
3 Tips to Develop a Lifestyle of Learning
I have been very fortunate in my life. School came easy to me. I rarely had to work on school work. I grew up in a small school, and was generally able to finish most of my homework before heading home for the day. Going through college, I had to …
When Mistakes Are Not Mistakes, pt 3
We’ve all been there–the frustration of leading. You pour hours into a project or event or relationship, only to experience sub-par results. Or you have to make a decision in the moment, only to realize later you made the wrong choice. Anyone who has been in a leadership role can …