In her blog, Monica pens an honest and open reflection and response to Robert Browning. Monica, thank you for your open thoughts about your journey. Through disappointment, the influence of immediate circumstances and the encouragement of your team member, it is great to see that you have been able to maintain an eternal perspective to […]
Chris, Thanks for sharing your leadership story. I love the images that you develop about leadership being the farthest thing from a straight line and the consideration of our story from the inside out (Vacher, 2018). I have been using adventure for the major theme of my life over the last several years. When we […]
During the height of the Roman republic, and the reign of Julius Caesar, Cicero was ending his time of public service and as an 84 year old man wrote his reflections on old age. He writes about how each age of life has something which should be enjoyed in its own time. He declares that […]
One of the hardest things about becoming a principal was that it meant spending less time in the classroom. I entered education in the first place because I wanted the opportunity to help students successfully transition through the middle years from childhood toward adulthood. As a middle school teacher, I loved the opportunity I found […]
In his recent blog Garland (2018) discusses the necessity to step out of the crazy current of the river of life. Garland’s response is prompted by a reflection of Thoreau’s call to solitude (Watson, 1988). Garland shares that only through the pursuit of solitude is it possible to gain the space to recognize that in […]
In her blog, B has posted a leadership story about a highly valuable, under communicated topic. She discusses the necessity for leaders to know their own limits, practice effective self-care and to trust their surrounding community to navigate especially challenging times. Through an open and honest personal story B relays her own journey and recovery […]
Over the years I have heard about so many opportunities which were presented to CEO’s of successful organizations and were ignored. Yahoo had the opportunity to buy facebook and Google, Verizon didn’t want to work with Apple to develop the first iPhone, Comcast didn’t connect with Disney, and Blockbuster passed up Netflix’s repeated appeal to […]
Please enjoy my leadership story. The name of the student was changed for the purposes of this assignment.
In Case Study 15.1 “The Glass Ceiling”, Lisa Weber, a top level portfolio manager is held back from promotion despite her exemplary work. The firm that she is working in is plagued by many cultural obstructions blocking her pathway to success. Some of these cultural obstructions appear to be part of the firm’s historical culture. […]
I have been reflecting on the women who have held leadership positions around me while I have grown up and entered into a leadership position myself. These women have had a meaningful professional voice and one that I have valued for its shared wisdom, professionalism and authority. As a backdrop, Kim Campbell was Prime […]
