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Elevator or Stairs?
(Image by nakataza92 from Pixabay) (Image by No Way from Pixabay) At the start of each semester at Austin Community College, across our 11-soon-to-be-12 campuses, we have Welcome Tables for the first two days that are positioned at main entrances. Faculty, staff, and administrators all sign up for shifts, and we have great fun welcoming new…
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Elevator or Stairs?
(Image by nakataza92 from Pixabay) (Image by No Way from Pixabay) At the start of each semester at Austin Community College, across our 11-soon-to-be-12 campuses, we have Welcome Tables for the first two days that are positioned at main entrances. Faculty, staff, and administrators all sign up for shifts, and we have great fun welcoming new…
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Signs of the Times
For months I’ve been distracted, entertained, and puzzled by the signs that I see posted in public. And because I’ve talked about some of the odd signs that I’ve seen, friends have also sent me pictures of even more odd signs. I have too many pictures to post here, but below is a very small…
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The Catastrophic Molt – and Other Leadership Lessons from Penguins
I think of 2026 as my “year of the penguins”. I have had the great good fortune to see penguins on ice in Antarctica and penguins on the beach in South Africa this year. Penguins are fascinating – so awkward on land, and so beautiful in the water. Their “tuxedo” look is distinctive as well as practical,…