You might think “self care” is just a buzzword that promotes an unrealistic or selfish lifestyle where you’re always putting yourself above your work, your family, or other responsibilities. But did you know that prioritizing self care can actually make you more effective as a leader? We’re often surrounded by messages – explicit or implied […]

We’re kicking off a new semester, and you know what that means… the dreaded team building “ice breakers.” Jokes aside, welcoming back your team members and onboarding new hires is an important part of your role as a leader, and it sets the tone for the entire year. Especially if you are new to your […]

On week 1 of our higher ed leadership series, we talked about the importance of understanding your university’s high-level strategy. As a department chair or other senior leader, it is expected – expressed or implicit – that you will have a plan to move your department forward. This may seem obvious, but often leaders can […]

The start of the new academic year is right around the corner. The campus is buzzing with the excitement of welcoming new students and all the traditions that are associated with it. Before you get too wrapped up in preparing for the students, ask yourself what preparations you can make to welcome your staff back to […]

Understanding the Business of Higher Education Strategic leaders play an essential role in advancing the goals of an organization. In the higher education setting, university leaders are at the forefront when it comes to setting the direction of the school. They are responsible for establishing goals for their department, creating a strategic plan to achieve […]

1:1 meetings are vital to ensuring your team’s success. They allow you to gain status updates and give your team the opportunity to have direct time with you to ask questions and share their thoughts.

As we continue to navigate the terrain of leading a virtual community, I’ve come to the revelation that virtual meetings aren’t going away.

As a Boss Mom, has this ever happened to you? Your child is up sick the night before you have an intense schedule of meetings. Seeing my child sick is agonizing so of course, I decide to stay up with him to offer support and comfort

I’m not going to lie. Sometimes, being a Boss Mom is HARD. Ok, MOST of the time it’s hard! You have two full-time jobs that you love and you can’t imagine either role not being a part of your life.

As a boss mom, have you ever turned around and realized that you just need a MINUTE?? That was definitely a realization I had recently – perhaps amplified by all that the pandemic brought, but whew chile! I started to feel like I was on all the time and just wanted a quick breather.