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Leadership Lessons from the Land of Cancer, Part III
As I continue to dwell in the land of cancer, I continue to learn life lessons that are also leadership lessons. Here are the latest things I’ve learned, either for the first time or for the umpteenth time. There may be more lessons for me, especially since my chemo won’t end until June of 2026. …
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Legacies
I love a good car. I get my car gene from my dad. My dad passed away in January of this year and I get a lot of my traits – both good and bad – from him. He was a Philosophy professor for decades, and I inherited his commitment to and passion for education. …
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The Light (switches) of Knowledge
Are you familiar with the phrase the “lamp of learning” or the “light of knowledge”? In higher education, you often see this in a college seal or motto, or even as a lapel pin. As educators, we believe that learning is powerful, that learning is (or should be) constant, that learning sheds light on the…
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“Be Where Your Feet Are”
Do you make resolutions for the new year? I typically don’t. Which is not to say that I don’t respect those who do. I like to believe that new year’s resolutions reflect intentionality and thoughtfulness and self-awareness, so if you make resolutions, I applaud you. And even though I see myself as intentional and thoughtful…