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Marcia Dority

02.04.2026

Taking Leadership Inspiration from the Milano Cortina Olympics

I am watching this year’s Paris Olympics for both athleticism and with a leadership development lens. I am looking for coaching and team dynamics.
02.03.2026

Refining Intentional Leadership Habits

Intentionally refining habits leads to meaningful personal and leadership growth.
10.28.2025

Show Your Math

One of my big takeaways from my high school was to “show you math.” Working through a problem, showing reasoning, is a learning opportunity.
04.29.2025

Leadership Priorities Means Separating the Immediate From the Important

What do leaders need to do to balance the Important versus the Immediate? If everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority.
09.17.2024

Reflecting on the MOR Leaders Community

Visit the MOR Alumni webpage for the calendar of this fall’s calls, to RSVP for the MOR Reception at EDUCAUSE, and learn more about our support.
01.30.2024

There’s Great Power Behind Stackable Leadership Habits

One of my favorite times is the first few days of January; there is hope for a new year, with lots of potential.
08.29.2023

Grit Lasts Longer Than Giftedness

I offer this as an option to reframe a challenging situation into an opportunity to level up: grit lasts longer than giftedness.
05.23.2023

The In-Between or Transition Time

I have been thinking about the space in between change; that transition time from the “old” to the “new.” It could be from setting a goal or practicing a new habit.
MOR Creates Ripple Effects in One’s Life…
12.20.2022

MOR Creates Ripple Effects in One’s Life…

[Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Marcia Dority Baker, Leadership Coach at MOR Associates.  Marcia may be reached at [email protected] or via LinkedIn. Editorial Note: This is the last Tuesday Reading of 2022.  The next Tuesday Reading will be in January. ]     “You want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripples […]
My Career Lattice
08.23.2022

My Career Lattice, Not an Ordinary Ladder

[Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Marcia Dority Baker, Leadership Coach at MOR Associates.  Marcia may be reached at [email protected].]   “I describe my career path as a zigzag, not a career ladder.” Denise Morrison       I recently gave my leadership journey during a MOR Leaders program workshop. As a facilitator I was on […]
Consistency Beats Intensity
06.14.2022

The Best Leadership Practices: Consistency Beats Intensity

[Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Marcia Dority Baker, Leadership Coach at MOR Associates.  Marcia may be reached at [email protected].] “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently.” Marie Forleo Have you noticed where we are in the calendar? It’s almost halfway through the year, and on the cusp […]