Category: Go Wild
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Future-Focused Leadership: Cooperation, Creativity and Purpose
Interestingly enough, the hottest jobs at Facebook require a “human touch.” Why? They are looking for people who can close sales because their revenue relies heavily on ads (Anders, 2014). Perhaps the most future-focused distance learning administrators should consider blending “high-human touch” with “high-tech” in new and interesting ways that holistically add value to the…
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Megatrend 3: Decentralized Global Marketplace
Distance learning is in the age of the “Empowered Consumer-Learner” who has a buffet of educational choices. The empowered consumer-learner decides what educational experiences and knowledge they need, when they need it and how they want to experience it. The wide-array of non-credit and for credit choices makes for a very competitive marketplace but also…
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Megatrend 1: The Rise of the #GigEconomy
The rise of the entrepreneurial individual, and what is currently referred to as the Gig Economy, will create new challenges and opportunities for distance learning administrators. How can institutions of education help learners create value for traditional employers and for their individual brands? If not as many people are investing in education to land a…
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Future-Focused Leadership: Three Mega-Trends Influencing Distance Learning
My most recent paper, Future-Focused Leadership: Three Mega-Trends Influencing Distance Learning, will be published in the conference proceedings of the 2014 Distance Learning Administration Conference (Woo Hoo!). I am also preparing a keynote for the North Central Leadership Conference (to be held in Omaha, NE next month). Both the paper and the keynote will focus…
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Fun & Breakfast at the Hild House!
A short video to add a little fun and laughter to your day: Go Wild with Fun! -Dr. Connie
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The Science of Fun
When I asked about the key takeaways from a leadership workshop yesterday, one of the participants said, “we had fun!” I heard the same thing after a coaching session last Friday. This theme keeps coming up and it is an important one. Why? Fun is good! Fun brings people together, helps them feel better and even…
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I Need Your Help before Friday!!
I need your fresh insights about confidence before Friday? Why?? Clint Bellows, a man I truly admire, invited me to be a guest on the Tom Becka show this Friday at 3:30 PM. Clint is hosting the show, and I am starting to get my thoughts on confidence, leadership and coaching together. Your ideas, perspectives…
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Have Fun this Holiday Season!
I know we are counting down the days until Christmas at our house, and I am sure many of you are doing the same. It can be a very busy time, so make sure to take some time for yourself and actually enjoy all the wonders this time of year has to offer. Today marks…
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Join us for the 2013 Success Summit!
Join me and other panelists at the Success Summit: Making New Connections – Pre-registration from WOWBIZ on @Square: https://t.co/l4eeHxDsJF — Dr. Connie (@askdrconnie) October 16, 2013
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Fun with Wine and Chocolate This Saturday!
I am really excited to present the “Fun with Wine and Chocolate” creativity session Saturday as part of the Nebraska Press Women’s Fall Conference. We are going to taste some amazing Kimmel wines and fantastic chocolates while letting the senses take over for awhile. Participants will be coached through the process of creatively writing about…
