Tuesday Reading

Lee Corso was a member of ESPN’s College Game Day program. After 38 years, he retired this past Saturday. Here are five lessons I take from Lee.

Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Christian Schmieder, Assistant Director for Data Governance at the University of Wisconsin-Extension and a MOR program alum.  Christian may be reached at [email protected] or via LinkedIn. A friend recently gushed about the benefits of incorporating cold showers into his daily routine. I was intrigued – and maybe a little envious. […]

Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Mark Askren, Executive Leadership Coach with MOR Associates, and former Vice President for IT at the University of Nebraska. Mark may be reached at [email protected] or via LinkedIn. Given the current challenging context, leadership is more important than ever. The uncertainty persists regarding what will come next and for how […]

I’ve learned that when I commit to doing MOR, I don’t have to do more. The tools and habits are part of the empowerment journey.

Addressing change fatigue requires a more human-centered approach to leadership. Originally contributed to TrainingIndustry.com Change isn’t new. But in today’s volatile climate, the rate of change is increasing. We must do better at meeting people where they are to enable this change. From technological overhauls to political unrest, economic volatility to institutional restructuring, individuals and […]

Forming a new habit is not about sheer willpower – it’s about finding your sweet spot – the method, timing, and motivation that align best with you.

Whether responding to a question, making a decision, or a difficult conversation, pausing gives us time to think, breathe, and realign.

Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Jack Wolfe, MOR Associates Senior Consultant and Executive Coach.  Jack may be reached at [email protected].

Culture and strategy must collaborate for success; when aligned and sharing breakfast, they fuel resilience and adaptability in organizations.

Leading during turbulent times requires supporting your people and leading with strategic focus. Here are five strategies to help.

As leaders, we have the responsibility and the opportunity to lead with vision, empathy, and resolve in a complex and rapidly changing landscape.

Wisdom from select 2025 commencement speeches.

I got feedback that I was “too nice.” I assume if they had given me advice, they would have said, “Be less nice!” My advice: embrace the nice!

IT integration requires intentional wording, an inclusive process, a clear purpose, established principles, an effective process, and ongoing communication.

Consolidation strategies at universities meet resistance. Success hinges on clear goals, local expertise, and avoiding the wrong language.

Declutter your organization by focusing on high-impact activities clarifying value and boosting ROI as you consider what to stop and what to start.

The leader’s role is to position the organization to be successful in a constantly evolving environment.

I faced significant pushback from others when making changes. This confounded me until we studied Van Maanen’s three lenses on organizational change.

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

Transitioning from technical work to leadership involves coaching managers and aligning on context, philosophy, and goals.