Published in Better Humans·PinnedMember-onlyChoosing the Right Graduate ProgramTips from a professor and lifelong learner — I paused and looked at the incoming text and was excited about the message. A childhood friend was seeking my advice on graduate programs. Having taught in a graduate program for the last twelve years, either as an adjunct or full-time faculty, I know that this is not an easy…Graduate School7 min read
Sep 18Member-only“Speed of Trust” by Stephen M. R. Covey — One Minute Book Review“Nothing is as fast as the speed of trust” I can’t stop thinking about this truism. In a masterfully written book by Stephen M. R. Covey, we find the research behind why companies can produce products fast, how families can make decisions faster, and how relationships can work better when…One Minute Read2 min read
Published in One Minute Book Review·Sep 9Member-only“Power of Your Potential” by John Maxwell — One Minute Book Review“Power of Your Potential” by John Maxwell — One Minute Book Review John Maxwell is one of my favorite authors because his books are often easy to read and contain helpful information for leaders. …John Maxwell2 min read
Published in Doctoral Diaries·Sep 4Member-onlyThe Doctoral Diaries — The Part about GuiltThere is a part of being a doctoral student that no one tells you about when you start: it’s the guilt. As a working mom, I struggle with guilt a lot anyway. But today the guilt is real. First, it’s Sunday and between church services (we attend morning and evening…Guilt2 min read
Published in Doctoral Diaries·Mar 8Member-onlyThe Doctoral Diaries — The Quick OverviewThe doctoral diaries journey: what is it all about? It is about my journey to complete my doctorate, a DBA in Leadership from Grand Canyon University to be exact. The doctoral journey is typically two parts — course work and dissertation. Everyone’s journey is a little different. …Doctorate2 min read
Published in Doctoral Diaries·Mar 4Member-onlyThe Doctoral Diaries — The Part About ProgressOver the last few weeks and months, I’ve been asked a few questions like, “how is it going?” and other innocuous questions like “aren’t you done yet?” or even statements such as “seems like you should be finished by now.” The truth is that this journey is long, and it…Dba2 min read
Published in Doctoral Diaries·Nov 15, 2020Member-onlyThe Doctoral Diaries — The Part about ChairsEvery meeting with my doctoral chair is one fraught with anxiety, ridicule, and wonder. A doctoral chair holds much of the student’s life in the palm of their hand. Not really, that’s quite an overstatement. When a doctoral student finishes their course work, they are considered ABD — all done…Doctoral Student4 min read
Published in Doctoral Diaries·Nov 11, 2020Member-onlyThe Doctoral Diaries — The Part about the Beginning-ishI woke up before 4:00 am this morning, 3:15 am, to be exact. That’s a little earlier than most days, but not surprising. There are edits to be made on my dissertation proposal, and I have a meeting with my chair in 13 hours. The doctoral journey is not for…Doctoral Student2 min read
Nov 8, 2020Member-onlyEmbracing the MiddleToday I’m embracing the middle. Starting over is fun, a new day starts each morning with the light greeting the day. Each day there is an end to the day. But what about the middle? …Starting Over2 min read
May 5, 2020Member-onlyHolding PatternsHolding Patterns For a few weeks, I’ve not been able to creatively write — anything. It’s taken every ounce of energy to write papers for my doctoral program, and to tell the truth, I probably would have taken a pause if I could have — but I’m glad I didn’t…Writing3 min read
