As the holidays approach, hours in the day will quickly slip away. Starting this weekend, many people will all be running around in circles trying to make travel plans to visit family or getting our holiday shopping done. Businesses abbreviate hours, schools close, and we all seemingly transform ordinary weekends into extended long-distance visits. Daylight […]
Category Archives: Leadership
At a recent Republican presidential debate, Texas Governor Rick Perry had a momentary brain freeze. As a candidate for president, he shared that he would target three federal agencies for elimination. But, then he named two and forgot the name of the third agency. Oops.
Every November, it is a time to redouble efforts to educate. It is when the National Education Association (NEA) celebrates American Education Week, a collective awareness about the vital needs for every child. This is the 90th annual celebration and the occasion provides an opportunity for leaders around the nation to do more.
Recently, a young person reminded me of one of life’s most important lessons: our children are watching and learning from us. Unfortunately, too many news stories report parents abusing their privileges, neglecting their duties, and overlooking the moral obligation to nurture their children.
At the center of trying to figure out the key to leadership is the answer starring back at you. It is all that you do to take ownership. Where does all this rest? It is squarely in your lap in the duties you have in your home, your community, and in your dreams.