Tuesday Reading
Refining Intentionality
Intentionally refining habits leads to meaningful personal and leadership growth.
The OSI Model and Strategic Alignment
Applying the network OSI model, we explore how leadership aligns strategy, execution, and individual work as interconnected layers.
Financial Constraint as a Catalyst: Reimagining University IT for Strategic Leverage
Universities must strategically rethink spending and IT models to overcome financial pressure and improve service, security, and resilience.
The“i” in Team: Why the lowercase “i” Matters for All IT Teams
Behind every successful team are individuals contributing their unique strengths: innovation, influence, integration, impact, and insight.
The Other Side to “Taking on More”: A Leader’s Responsibility
When asking teams to take on more, use respectful language, discuss priorities, adjust expectations, rebalance work, and show gratitude.
The Second Arrow: Dealing With Leadership Failures
Setbacks, failures, and disappointments are unavoidable and often painful. Greater danger is in self-blame, rumination, and judgment that can follow.
IT Leaders and the Digital Transformation of Higher Education
Universities must pivot to lifelong learning models, demanding flexible tech infrastructure and strategic IT leadership to stay relevant and future-ready.
The “Dark Side” of Leadership? Or Just the Real Side?
Real leadership means making tough calls with kindness and integrity, not just seeking to be liked or avoiding hard conversations.
No Thanks
Perhaps we can collectively take a deep breath this week, and take back some control to finish the year with intentionality, toward a successful 2026.
The Importance of Coaching with Kindness
Leading with kindness transforms teams, fosters growth and trust, and is a superpower that elevates leadership, coaching, and collaboration.
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Managing Stress and Strengthening Trust
People are under stress and feeling threatened. Show appreciation, offer positive feedback, and talk openly.
Redefining “Taking on More”: A Mindset Shift for Sustainable Success
We often take on more. While we must acknowledge the challenges, consider a different perspective: a new way to make a more significant impact.
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.
The Leadership Journey Continues
You made a significant investment in yourself if you fully engaged and participated in a MOR program. The growth of your investment is up to you.
Meeting the Moment: Taking Care of Your People
Talent management is about taking care of people. Offboarding can be difficult. How you treat those departing and those remaining shapes culture.
Meeting the Moment: Talent Management in Challenging Times
Today we focus on workforce issues, concerns, and strategies to consider when financial constraints make it urgent to update a talent management plan.
Meeting the Moment: Taking Initiative As A Leader
This is a moment to make a compelling case for change. A more integrated organization will optimize resources, improve services, and enhance security.
Big Leadership Challenges, Meaningful Actions
Leverage tech, rethink processes, and foster collaboration to take meaningful action to boost efficiency and innovation amid ongoing challenges.
Meeting the Moment
In challenging times, it’s crucial to lead from where you are. You can enable staff to lead from where they are. Focus on possibilities and take action.
Results, Strategically Impactful Results, and MOR Results!
Deliver strategic impact. Minimize operational costs via efficiencies, choose the most pressing strategic needs, and provide high-impact results.