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
Mar 26, 20193 min read
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 11, 20193 min read
International Women's Day
Friday was International Women’s Day….and it gave many friends and I time to pause over the weekend and reflect on our experiences as...
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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
Dec 18, 20182 min read
A Coffee Break of Inspirational Leadership: Anticipation
I love the anticipation that comes with the holidays....vacations....time with the kids off school...the new year ahead. Maybe its the...
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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
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 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 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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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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