Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Self-Compassion...Give it a Try
As leaders, we're often so focused on others that we forget that we need reenergizing, rejuvenating, and often times we need to just step...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 29, 20193 min read
How Self Aware Are You?
Funny thing.....as we get older, we either get so busy that we lose sight of who we are and what we stand for OR it has changed a few...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 21, 20191 min read
Strong People Rarely Have Easy Lives
Albert Einstein has many great quotes that circulate LinkedIn and Facebook. One of my personal faves is: If you're a go getter, if your...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 8, 20194 min read
Progress Over Perfection
Earlier in my career as a school administrator, my focus was on perfection. Make sure to do it right. Every time. At times, it was more...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Sep 3, 20193 min read
Need to Overcome Fear and Worry?
reaOne thing most of us have in common is that we all worry. Our work performance. Kids. Getting safely from point A to B. Finances. The...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Aug 26, 20193 min read
Bouncing Back from Rejection
re·jec·tion /rəˈjekSH(ə)n/ noun: rejection; plural noun: rejections the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc....
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jul 30, 20192 min read
Is it so Hard to be Kind?
I believe in kindness. But there are days when the world doesn't seem so kind. Twenty four hours ago there was a senseless shooting in...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jul 16, 20192 min read
How to Use Mantras While Running
Would you like to start a run with a little simplicity and focus? Need to head out with clarity of purpose that helps you be laser...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jul 16, 20193 min read
The Dreaded "C" Word
There aren’t many words that can bring a seasoned runner to her or his knee faster than the dreaded “C” word. Chafing. Just reading it...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jun 25, 20192 min read
Building the Confidence Muscle
I am fortunate to coach a number of administrators, mostly females, around the nation. I do it because, along the way, many leaders took...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
May 20, 20192 min read
Unleashing Your Happy-ness
Ever intentionally thought about happiness? Being happy at work, at home, in your community work? Its a topic I've worked through over...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 22, 20192 min read
Working with Obstructionists
We've all worked with them. Around them. Tried to avoid them. Some are really obvious. Others are a bit more underground, but their...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 8, 20191 min read
Branding Your District
This week's post is a little different than the rest, simply because I wanted to stay current with what I'm doing. I'll be presenting...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Apr 1, 20192 min read
The Power of the Pack
I'm not going to apologize in advance that I'm going to talk about women in leadership. It's part of my mantra, and I'm also learning to...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 1, 20193 min read
Resolution Over Yet? Try Vision Boards
This past week marks the time when New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside. Did yours? I’ll admit that I haven’t bailed on mine yet...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Jan 15, 20193 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Power Hours?
Sometimes I blog over the weekend, and sometimes I leave it for early Monday morning (very early, like way before I need to get ready for...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 10, 20183 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: #YouAreNotAlone
Dear Evan Hansen recently arrived in San Francisco and wow...just wow. Was fortunate to see it last night with friends and it was as good...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Dec 4, 20183 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Vulnerability
Being vulnerable didn't come easy for me. I grew up in a world of judgment in ways that often felt harsh. Mean. Inconsiderate. In many...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Nov 26, 20183 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Overcoming Frustration
We all face frustration. At work. In relationships. Behind the wheel. With our neighbors. Frustration is a way of life, but we don't...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Oct 22, 20183 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Work/Life Alignment
I can remember the stress I felt as a third year principal and discovering I was pregnant....with twins, nonetheless. I was so worried...
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