Tuesday Reading

Leaders must balance AI convenience with relationship-building; relying solely on AI risks losing vital human connections and network growth.

Being intentional about calendaring habits, including defensive calendaring, helps leaders be more effective and avoid reactive mode.

I’ve started pausing more often – not out of hesitation, but because I’m becoming more aware of my patterns, my impact, and my growth as a leader.

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.

Intentionally refining habits leads to meaningful personal and leadership growth.

Applying the network OSI model, we explore how leadership aligns strategy, execution, and individual work as interconnected layers.

Universities must strategically rethink spending and IT models to overcome financial pressure and improve service, security, and resilience.

Behind every successful team are individuals contributing their unique strengths: innovation, influence, integration, impact, and insight.

When asking teams to take on more, use respectful language, discuss priorities, adjust expectations, rebalance work, and show gratitude.

Setbacks, failures, and disappointments are unavoidable and often painful. Greater danger is in self-blame, rumination, and judgment that can follow.

Universities must pivot to lifelong learning models, demanding flexible tech infrastructure and strategic IT leadership to stay relevant and future-ready.

Real leadership means making tough calls with kindness and integrity, not just seeking to be liked or avoiding hard conversations.

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.

Leading with kindness transforms teams, fosters growth and trust, and is a superpower that elevates leadership, coaching, and collaboration.

People are under stress and feeling threatened. Show appreciation, offer positive feedback, and talk openly.

We often take on more. While we must acknowledge the challenges, consider a different perspective: a new way to make a more significant impact.

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

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.

Talent management is about taking care of people. Offboarding can be difficult. How you treat those departing and those remaining shapes culture.

Today we focus on workforce issues, concerns, and strategies to consider when financial constraints make it urgent to update a talent management plan.