Tag: Passion
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Fred: The Key Indicator of “Gone-to-Muchness”
I think Fred is trying to tell me something! Granted, Fred usually gets pretty upset when I get the suitcase out and start packing. But, this was the first time he actually sat in it! Animals have great instincts, and he is sharing an important message with me. It has been a busy couple of…
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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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Future-Focused Leadership Paper Accepted!
Received this great email today… “Congratulations! The Conference Committee of the DLA2014 Distance Learning Administration Conference has reviewed your proposal “Future-Focused Leadership: Mega-Trends Influencing Distance Learning Administration” and accepted it for presentation. We received a record number of quality proposals for this conference, and are most pleased that you are among our presenters.” Yes!!! Now, I have to…
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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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Starting the New Year with True Intentions!
It’s the perfect day for writing. The snow is falling and the new year is full of positive energy and gratitude! If you are contemplating your resolutions or goals for 2014, my updated SMARTER Intentions and Authentic Goals Coaching Guide may be of use. It is designed to help get you started or to…
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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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E2, Pam Grout and 9 New Energy Experiments
If you have been following my blog, you know that I am going through a transition. I am doing this personally, professionally and in my business. Thanks to Ali Brown’s Elevate program, I am transforming my work at the University and in my coaching firm, Wild Innovation. Now, thanks to Pam Grout, I am experimenting…