A short post on a constant annoyance. The idea for this blog comes after a series of tiresome and deflating meetings – meetings intended to…
Precedence: The Most Dangerous Word in Higher Education?
There’s a prevailing fear that quickly obstructs change and progress in higher education, and it’s name is precedence. When I started my leadership journey, I…
Reciprocity in the Interview Process – More Please
Over the last year, I’ve been fortunate to participate in a handful of job interviews. None of the experiences were exactly the same, but each…
Tilting at Windmills – The Parallel to University Life and Business
I love this idiom from Miguel de Cervantes’ novel, Don Quixote. Every time I see it, my feelings for it are rekindled. So much so…
Mediocrity – Why Are So Many Universities Drawn To It?
We deserve better. I hear myself saying these words too often, speaking on behalf of my institution, in sundry situations. And not just in my…
The ‘Third Thing’ – Why It Hurts The Academy
‘When you’ve done well and another has benefited by it, why like a fool do you look for a third thing on top—credit for the…