Dr. Lisa Gonzales
The Danger of Silence
A lot has been said about the importance of speaking up to injustices, unfairness, unethical behavior, and more. In the current era of...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Mar 5, 20192 min read
Ever Feel Incompetent?
Ever feel incompetent? Join the club. We all go through it. Incompetence is a perfectly normal, albeit it uncomfortable feeling....
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 19, 20192 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Walking in our Stories
I've been reading and listening to a lot of Brene Brown as of late - whether the paperback Rising Strong that I've dog-eared the heck out...
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Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Feb 11, 20193 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Microvulnerability
Ran across this term a week or so ago. Microvulnerability. (Note - spellcheck doesn't like it...yet). When I think of leadership, I can't...
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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
Jan 8, 20192 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Being Goodish
A few months ago, I learned a new phrase - being goodish. It didn't take much reflection to realize that this phrase rocks. Really. But...
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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
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 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 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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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 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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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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