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Recently, I had the opportunity to join Craig Anderson on his popular Executive Evolution podcast. So I wanted to share my perspectives from what was a great and fun discussion. We covered a lot of ground—leadership challenges, decision-making in uncertain times, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way in higher education and beyond. As […]

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 […]

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.

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

Wisdom from select 2025 commencement speeches.

The answer’s in the room: As we grow in our careers, we don’t have to have all the answers ourselves. Instead, we can harness the power of inquiry and trust the people around us.

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

Michael Bungay Stanier’s book, The Coaching Habit, offers a simple yet powerful framework to transform how leaders coach by asking better questions.

As I approach 25 years at Indiana University, I reflect on my values and how I made them uniquely me.

I don’t know about you, but I still reflect on what I learned during my MOR workshops. A theme that was a cornerstone of our MOR experience: Presence.

Servant Leadership is about building genuine, meaningful connections. It’s about our role as leaders to inspire, nurture, and empower.

One of the simplest practices recommended in the MOR Leaders Program is the adoption of giving three gratitudes as a daily routine.

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 […]

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.

Psychological safety is where people can brainstorm, voice half-finished thoughts, openly challenge, share feedback, and work through disagreements.

If you’re like me, you dwell on feedback or deviations from your meticulous plans. A single negative comment can overshadow a plethora of positive.

Let me tell you a story. As a young person and well into my teens, I was severely introverted. I was afraid of my own shadow…until that day.

I have been a MOR graduate for ten years! My cohort created a menu. I started reflecting on what I still serve off that menu ten years later.