Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. This is one of the first things I try to embed into the thinking of new student leaders. Think about it…How many times have you been in a crisis, a failure, a missed opportunity because someone failed to simply ask for assistance? I wrote a series of posts a …
13 Ways I Get In My Own Way
I’ve noticed a trend lately. You, the beloved readers of this site, tend to respond more positively to the posts that highlight my weaknesses. Thanks for the encouragement…I think. With that in mind, I thought I’d once again dig down deep into the archives of my personal experience. I want to share some of the ways (there’s probably a lot …
When Doing Is Derailed By Distractions
What are you doing? Not right now. I know what you’re doing right now. The reason I ask is because I was reminded again today about all of the things I do that keep me from doing what needs to be done. I organize. I surf the web. I tweet and retweet. I check Facebook. I look at my email. …
Only Boring People Are Bored
Has anyone ever said this to you? “Only boring people are bored.” This is one of those classic pieces of parental wisdom that I received from time to time growing up. It usually came on the heels of me pacing around the house, staring into the refrigerator countless times, and exhaling a deep sigh with the words: “I’m bored.” The …
Moving Beyond Either-Or Thinking
Since I work on a University campus, I am surrounded by the ongoing dialogue about ideas and facts. I like the conversations, the varying perspectives, and the notion that there might actually be more than one way to look at something. In fact, when it comes to the development of one’s leadership capacity, I believe it’s important to grow in …
Student Leaders In The Summer
In the Spring of most academic years, we elect and select our student leaders for the next year. We run campaigns, hold elections, and celebrate with those who won and encourage those who didn’t. We start to dream and plan for the next year. Then summer happens. Summer is a giant hole in the student leadership year. It’s like a …