Tag Archives: relationships

(#301) Authenticity: What Does It Look Like For You?


As you live your life Please take my cue To thine own self be true In a TEDx talk, psychologist Maria Sirois states, “When we are authentic all of the parts get to exist.” All of our parts get to exist. Often, … Continue reading

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(#274) Igniting Passion: Seven Superlative Student Stars


They spoke directly to the power of teaching and the importance of relationships in life.  This past Thursday I had the honor to deliver the keynote address for the annual faculty convocation at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). The organizers … Continue reading

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(#196) On Collegiality and Collaboration: Reflections from San Diego


It takes more than exchanging an email address or a business card to build meaningful connections. It’s early morning and I’m sitting in the San Diego airport as I write this week’s blog. For the past few days I had … Continue reading

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(#190) R.O.I. or R.O.R.


R.O.R. (Return on Relationships) trumps R.O.I. (Return on Investment). In fact, effective R.O.R. will build R.O.I. A little more than a year ago I wrote these words, “Our success—and that of our students, colleagues, and family members—will not be measured … Continue reading

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(#169) How Bad Do You Want It?


So, will your dream remain a liketodo or will you turn it into a willtodo? Practice these four strategies. Within the next few weeks, college students around the country will report to their respective campuses.  With dreams in their eyes, … Continue reading

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(#166) It Takes More than Academics to Succeed in College


I address this week’s blog post directly to college students. If you know one—especially a first-year or first-generation college student— please, pass this along. Nearly two decades ago, a math colleague of mine (Florida State College at Jacksonville, Downtown Campus) … Continue reading

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(#157) Effective Leaders: From the Follower’s Perspective


I would like to start with a note of thanks to all of my subscribers and readers.  Today marks the beginning of my fourth year writing this weekly blog. Your comments, “likes” and suggestions have given me the energy and … Continue reading

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