Learning at the Heart

The Pulse #12

February 15, 2023

In this edition: inspirational networking, a new podcast, pillow-like shoes, and a heart healthy fact and tip.… More The Pulse #12

February 1, 2023 My aunt, Peggy Anne Beckley (1950-2022), passed away on November 13, 2022, as a result of a heart attack that led to multiple organ failures. She fought valiantly for several days, with her doctors noting the uncanny strength of her heart as she tried to recover. Ultimately, the trauma to her whole… More The Pulse #11

The Pulse # 10

August 16, 2022

August 16, 2022 It’s time for “The Pulse”, a collection of things that I have found interesting lately and that are keeping me going. It’s a short one this week as we officially launched the new school year with students back on campus! Red text are clickable links. Check them out!

#98: Downtime

August 6, 2022

100 Posts in 100 Days The last two weeks have been Full. Yes, with a capital “F”. Several overlapping activities including: 7 days of orientation activities for new faculty7 days of providing professional learning sessions for new and returning faculty7 social events, dinners, and happy hours with new and returning faculty7 social events, dinners, and… More #98: Downtime

#78: The Pulse

July 17, 2022

100 Posts in 100 Days It’s time for “The Pulse”, a collection of things that I have found interesting lately and that are keeping me going. Red text are clickable links. Check them out! Adam Grant’s Work Life: How to Change Your Workplace (Podcast) Adam Grant’s Work Life: How to Change Your Workplace (Podcast) Let… More #78: The Pulse

#74: Easier Said Than Done

July 14, 2022

100 Posts in 100 Days Near the end of yesterday’s post on codependence, I wrote: Clarity and communication come up strongly in several previous posts: yesterday’s post “Independence”, my earlier post “Decisions, Decisions” and a post I wrote back in March 2019 “Empowerment: Moving Beyond Delegation and Establishing Great Teams” are just a few examples.… More #74: Easier Said Than Done

#40: Reflections on 40%

June 9, 2022

100 Posts in 100 Days “We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” John Dewey This is a quote we use often at our school. In fact, this quote inspired what we call “Reflective Wednesdays”, dedicated time for reflective practice in teams on a fairly regular schedule. This quote rings true… More #40: Reflections on 40%

#36: Q & A: How Did You Know What to Do?

June 5, 2022

100 Posts in 100 Days In the last several months during the course of some coaching conversations, I’ve had “coachees” ask me some questions that have pushed me to be the person reflecting and to be explicit about some of my approaches, decision-making, and strategies. One of them even said, “Are you going to write… More #36: Q & A: How Did You Know What to Do?

Check In, Check Out (Part 2)

February 26, 2020

Graphic: www.pixabay.com Part 1 of a 3 Part Series In Part 1 of this Check In/Check Out series, I described how meaningful it has been to be a member of teams that regularly utilize check in routines. The quality of our relationships and the quality of our work have both benefited. My memories of those… More Check In, Check Out (Part 2)

Empowerment: Moving Beyond Delegation and Establishing Great Teams

March 7, 2019

This site began last October and then quickly went “quiet”. Just after launching the site, I accepted, a new leadership position at my school, moving from a focus on the Lower School to a focus on all levels in our school. Typically, this kind of role change occurs between school years rather than mid-year. Unique… More Empowerment: Moving Beyond Delegation and Establishing Great Teams