Leadership Lessons from March Madness: Teamwork, Dedication, and Greatness
We all love to see those seemingly magical Cinderella moments where everything comes together for an underdog team, but even though it seems like magic, such moments are always the result of a season of work, sacrifice, encouragement, and dedication.
Celebrating Unsung Heroes: Women's History Month Spotlight
Before we say, “well-behaved women seldom make history,” on social media as a cheeky nod to the few women rule-breakers that history deigns to recognize, perhaps we should ask ourselves: why does history require “misbehavior” before it will recognize women’s achievements?
Let Your Hustlers Hustle
Hustlers are those people who can’t wait to get out of bed and make an impact in the world. This kind of grit and determination is almost universally admired, so why aren’t we focusing on producing hustlers, creating a culture to support these innovators throughout higher education institutions, and leading by example?
Higher Ed Accreditation, Strategic Planning, Outcomes Assessments, and Institutional Effectiveness
Ashley wanted love, and also an institutional effectiveness plan.
Community: A Challenge Worth Undertaking
Higher education institutions shouldn’t just offer communities, they should be communities that allow their members to focus on, reach for, and achieve their goals in an open and collaborative environment.
Embracing Failure: A Key to Success in Higher Education
Successful organizations do not plan for failure, of course, but they expect it to (infrequently, hopefully) occur. When failure does happen, successful organizations study it, not to place blame, but to inform better decisions next time. If you truly want to succeed, there must always be a next time.