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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Let's Laugh More

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Nov 6, 20182 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Let's Laugh More

I've always felt the phase, "laughter is the best medicine," was kind of dumb. But having visited hospital rooms of friends, I get it....

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Risk-Taking

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Oct 29, 20184 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Risk-Taking

Knowingly or not, we make decisions based on perceived risk. And men and women process that perceived risk very differently. Ever think...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Work/Life Alignment

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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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: The Power to Forgive

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Oct 16, 20182 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: The Power to Forgive

for·give·ness ˌfərˈɡivnəs/ I've been thinking a lot about this word lately, although I must give a bit of credit where credit is due....

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: The Power of Personal Reflection

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Oct 9, 20182 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: The Power of Personal Reflection

Are you a reflective leader? Reflection sometimes makes those around me laugh. Just yesterday I said to a colleague, "I was thinking...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Your Obligation to Shine

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Oct 1, 20183 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Your Obligation to Shine

Ready for another great week? Years ago, I had a long talk with a great male mentor. We were talking about the dreaded...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Know Your Worth

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Sep 27, 20183 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Know Your Worth

Here we go, team. It's Monday! Up and at 'em..... This week's theme is one that is uber important - know your worth. As public school...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: It's About Perspective

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Sep 24, 20182 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: It's About Perspective

Here we go, team. It's Monday! Up and at 'em..... This week's thoughts surround perspective, and it has been a common topic for many of...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Who Are You?

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Sep 11, 20182 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Who Are You?

What a wonderful week we have in store for us. Are you ready for it? Let’s start with a conversation about you. Do you know who you are?...

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Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Sep 6, 20181 min read

Leading is More than just a Day Job

Check out my latest blog post for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon - it's all about pacing and helping others with their goals!...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Replace Yourself

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Sep 4, 20182 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Replace Yourself

Alas…it’s Monday! Happy new week. This week’s theme is about mentoring, although I’ve affectionately referred to it throughout my year as...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Gratitude

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Aug 28, 20183 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Gratitude

Here it is - another Monday is upon us. What are your goals for this week? This week's theme is "gratitude." And was I fortunate when it...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Be a Multiplier

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Aug 20, 20182 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Be a Multiplier

Happy Monday! Quite a few years ago, I ran across Liz Wiseman's book, The Multiplier Effect. WOW! As a second year superintendent, I was...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Standing In Your Truth

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Aug 13, 20183 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Standing In Your Truth

This wasn’t the message I had planned for this week, but it is one I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about. Did I mention I’ve spent A...

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A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Time to Be The Change

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Aug 6, 20182 min read

A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Time to Be The Change

Happy Monday! I've long been inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's quote, "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." His inspiration for...

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And So It Begins....A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Aug 1, 20183 min read

And So It Begins....A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership

After much prodding by friends and colleagues, and even more from complete strangers with whom I’ve connected on LinkedIn, I decided to...

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Mother, Leader, Administrator - You Can Do It

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Jul 19, 20183 min read

Mother, Leader, Administrator - You Can Do It

A new mentee of mine on LinkedIn engaged me in a conversation the other day. A principal with a four year old at home, her concern was...

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Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Jul 12, 20183 min read

Is the Term "Bully" Appropriate?

I've often wondered....are our expectations of female leaders fair? Be it in politics, school leadership or even in athletics? I...

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Dr. Lisa Gonzales

Jul 10, 20182 min read

What Are Your Thoughts on Reflection?

Sometimes thinking long and hard can be cathartic, healing and productive. And when that reflection is on our work, our interactions, and...

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Youth to Adult: What Skills Matter Most?

Dr. Lisa Gonzales

May 17, 20182 min read

Youth to Adult: What Skills Matter Most?

Kindergarten teachers are angels that walk on earth. Their skills and compassion for little people who are waist-high to me is something...

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