I just finished my third week on the job as an Academic Dean. Is it challenging? You bet! I am writing this post to explore some “Leadership… Read more “Dean Chronicles: Six Leadership Lessons from the First Weeks”
Category: Higher Education
Dean Chronicles: 14 Leadership Discoveries I Learned from Being a Chair
I was a chair for almost 7 years. I like to think I was a good Chair, that my being in the position made a difference. As… Read more “Dean Chronicles: 14 Leadership Discoveries I Learned from Being a Chair”
Dean Chronicles: Transitioning from Department Chair. Part 1: Becoming a Chair
Before reporting to my first day as Dean, I wanted to reflect upon my time as Department Chair, a very fast 7 years, from 2015-2022. I look… Read more “Dean Chronicles: Transitioning from Department Chair. Part 1: Becoming a Chair”
Dean Chronicles: I am a new Academic Dean, and Imposter Syndrome is a Real Thing
Most academics I talk to experienced a brief period just after receiving their doctorate when they feel like it isn’t real, or if it is, it must… Read more “Dean Chronicles: I am a new Academic Dean, and Imposter Syndrome is a Real Thing”
How to Make a Million Dollars
I don’t know whether to laugh out loud or rage loudly when someone–usually my dad or daughter, who share political views–parrots the far right Glen Beck propaganda… Read more “How to Make a Million Dollars”
Just Keep Swimming 