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The Power of Light in the Darkness
One of the things the December holidays (Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa) have in common is the sense of the power of light in the darkness. It’s been a hard few years. Week after week of distance, fear, uncertainty, loss. And now Omicron—schools closing again,...
Expressing Gratitude at Work
"I loved that company. I thought I'd stay there forever. But do you know in the 6 years I was there, my boss never thanked me, for anything? He was so focused on build, build, build, it was like he didn't even see me. Anyway, as soon as I started looking, I got...
Re-peopling, Brain Freeze, and l’Esprit de l’Escalier
Our November Fridays Together conversation was such a pleasure and so illuminating. Special thanks to our special guest, Olivia James! Olivia spoke about the challenges so many of us are experiencing right now as we commence "re-peopling." During the lockdowns and...
How to Respond to Trauma: Be Flexible
Last night, I threw out my outline. I had a plan for what we were to cover in class, but the students wanted to talk about something else: Astroworld. We talked about the horrific nature of the tragedy, the desire to hold someone accountable, and how to raise...
The Key to Strong Leadership? Empathy.
"A lack of empathy can lead to avoidance, where bad behaviors can flourish, and snap decisions, which may be cruel and ineffective. This is because, without empathy, it can be difficult to diagnose problems, give effective feedback, or recognize the need for a strong...
Fridays Together: Thoughts on Anger
Our September Fridays Together conversation was about anger. It's in the air lately, isn't it? We talked about political vitriol, the mask wars, and growing frustration about the rising Covid rates. We discussed how to handle anger directed at you, particularly...
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