Dr. Lisa Gonzales
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
Nov 20, 20182 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Thanks and Progress
It's that holiday time of the year. This Thanksgiving week is one where children jump in cars and travel to see the grandparents, runners...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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