Discomfort Matters

When we get out of our comfort zone, we get flustered. It’s basic human nature. I watched Susan David’s TED TALK where she takes a profound stance, that really resonated with me: “Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life”. Ms. … [Read more...]

Baby Love

I have a weakness for babies. Period. Today, little man Tripp came to visit for the first time —stroller and all — and quickly made my office into his personal playground. Students who stopped by, smiled and knew to come back later. We were in the … [Read more...]

Words of Wisdom

Stay in "student mode" The best leaders I know see learning as a daily practice — Simon Sinek … [Read more...]

A Lost Bunch

The look in their doggy eyes says it all. “Where’s Mom? Is she ever coming back?” I wonder if dogs have any sense of time. They are equally excited to see me, whether I am gone a few weeks, or 50 steps down the driveway to my mailbox. When their … [Read more...]