Tag: Self-Confidence
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What is Your Deer in the Lawn?
Growing up, my dad played the same April Fool joke on us kids every year, “Look kids, there is a deer in the lawn!” Every year, the six of us fell for it. We actually lived along a highway, so the likelihood of us spotting a deer in the lawn was pretty small. My husband was…
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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 2: Living with Purpose and Meaning
Our society is quickly evolving into an era characterized by shared purpose and meaning. Leaders must be willing to create an atmosphere of sustainable innovation designed to continuously move organizations forward while connecting employees and clientele to meaningful experiences and their definitions of personal fulfillment. How many distance-learning leaders are adding value to the lives…
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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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9 Easy Headline Formulas from the Famous Ali Brown!
If you have been following my blog, you know I am enrolled in Ali Brown’s online Elevate Your Business program. The following article by Ali is really helpful to anyone looking to make a great first impression on their target audience. Best of all, she suggests having fun while generating great headlines! More evidence that…
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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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Shop Small this Cyber Monday
One way to shop small this Cyber Monday is to support authors and artists. Online sales are incredibly important to this group of individuals. I know because I am one of them. We are entrepreneurs and small business owners working to support ourselves and our families by adding value to the lives of others. Purchase…