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...

I love the anticipation that comes with the holidays....vacations....time with the kids off school...the new year ahead. Maybe its the...

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...

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...

We all face frustration. At work. In relationships. Behind the wheel. With our neighbors. Frustration is a way of life, but we don't...

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...

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....

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

I can remember the stress I felt as a third year principal and discovering I was pregnant....with twins, nonetheless. I was so worried...

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....

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

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

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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