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Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Kirsten Mortimer, Strategic IT Services Manager at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a MOR program alum.  Kirsten may be reached at [email protected] or via LinkedIn. One of my ongoing challenges is effectively delegating. Despite efforts to improve, still grappling with this fundamental aspect of leadership is frustrating. I have been […]

Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Glenn Brule, MOR Associates Leadership Coach. Glenn may be reached at [email protected] or via LinkedIn. Staying ahead of the curve requires more than intuition and luck in the ever-evolving work landscape. It demands a strategic approach that allows you to maximize your strengths, manage your weaknesses, multiply opportunities, and mitigate […]

Weeks ago, we discussed asking questions. Today, I want to focus on answering the questions that you are asked.

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.

I can’t pinpoint when things started to change. It wasn’t some big, life-altering event but a series of small choices that shifted my perspective.

Work on the right things, use my time to think strategically, and do less of what’s comfortable and more of what’s needed. Focus on impact.

With my operations manager retiring, I focused on strategic change and reimagining the operations team for emerging technology trends.

Asking good questions helps you be a better leader: Be curious, be open-minded, be engaged, and dig deeper.

When you are good at a team sport, you might become team captain. After much trial and error, I learned things I want to share.

What is required to be on a stage competing against the best in the world? What’s the correlation with how you work toward becoming great?

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.

Being all in at work leads to professional growth, bolsters organizational success, and creates a network of positivity and support.

Learning new things, whether fun or professional, comes with stress. Here are some lessons that have helped me navigate new territory.

Resilience is an essential quality for leadership. What better way to nurture personal well-being than through a summer vacation!

As I ponder the essence of leadership, one word resonates deeply: values. The internal compass, the True North, that guides our actions.

It’s graduation time. I’ve “mined” graduation speeches for “golden nuggets” as we each take stock of where we are on our own journey.

Intentional relationship building is a cornerstone of effective leadership. You can make meaningful strides by integrating the 4 I’s in your routine.

Here are some organizational practices that could encourage focusing on the meal (results) rather than getting stuck on the menu (processes).

Focusing on existing strengths allows individuals to build on what they already do well, boosting confidence and motivation.

I am fascinated with geese in their “Flying V” formation and how they manage to create such a flawless shape.