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Leadership Program Reflection

05.05.2026

Being Indispensable or Building Independence?

Being indispensable feels good, but enabling others builds lasting value. Shift from fixing problems to fostering independence.
04.28.2026

Gratitude and Growth: 26.2 Miles and MOR

Crossing the Boston finish line again reminded me that our hardest miles can become the moments where strength and clarity take shape.
04.21.2026

Another Leadership Program

Abstract (150 characters or fewer): The MOR program stood out by fostering real relationships, self-reflection, and practical leadership skills – not just theory or buzzwords.
mange the shock then the move
04.14.2026

Manage the Shock, Then the Move

Campus suddenly sold; 5-year move ahead. Leading through ambiguity, supporting staff now, assuming positive intent, my journey.
letting go as a leader
04.07.2026

Letting go as a Leader: The Quiet Practice of Change

Change puts us in the Neutral Zone, an in-between where old ways fade before new ones form; staying present grows self-compassion and leadership.
leading with intention
03.31.2026

Beyond Emulation: Leading with Intention

Leading with intention isn’t about doing more—it’s about being more deliberate in what you choose to do and how you show up.
leadership lessons on growth
03.24.2026

Leadership Lessons on Growth From Gardening

Leadership thrives through small, consistent actions. Patient nurturing builds lasting growth even when change isn’t immediately visible.
03.10.2026

When Less Doing Means Greater Leading

Stepping back from the front lines lets you lead, manage, and build lasting relationships that shape a smarter, more strategic IT team.
02.24.2026

AI and Maintaining Intentional Relationships as Leaders

Leaders must balance AI convenience with relationship-building; relying solely on AI risks losing vital human connections and network growth.
02.10.2026

Learning to Pause as a Leader

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.
01.27.2026

The OSI Model and Strategic Alignment

Applying the network OSI model, we explore how leadership aligns strategy, execution, and individual work as interconnected layers.
12.16.2025

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.
11.18.2025

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.
08.26.2025

Cold Showers Never Feel Warm

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. […]
08.12.2025

Do MOR, not necessarily more

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.
07.29.2025

Learning to Pause

Whether responding to a question, making a decision, or a difficult conversation, pausing gives us time to think, breathe, and realign.
07.01.2025

Strategic Leadership in Uncertain Times

As leaders, we have the responsibility and the opportunity to lead with vision, empathy, and resolve in a complex and rapidly changing landscape.
06.17.2025

Embrace the Nice

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!
05.06.2025

From Railways to Three Lenses: Embracing Change in Leadership

I faced significant pushback from others when making changes. This confounded me until we studied Van Maanen’s three lenses on organizational change.
04.22.2025

This Is The Work of Leadership

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