Tag: leadership
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The Vacation I Didn’t Plan
After that first Disney trip in 2008, I learned an important lesson. Every vacation we took after that included access to a swimming pool. Whether we were traveling to Aruba, Europe, Walt Disney World again, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, or even on a cruise, I always made sure there was a pool. More importantly, I intentionally…
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The Best Part of Disney Wasn’t on the Schedule
When I adopted my son in February 2008 in San Diego, both of our lives changed forever. A few weeks after our adoption, during spring break, we celebrated in what felt like the most magical way possible. We flew across the country to Walt Disney World. Up until then, he had barely been outside our…
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The Most Important Meeting on Your Calendar
Every leader has meetings that seem impossible to miss: cabinet meetings, budget meetings, one-on-ones, board meetings, and community events. Yet the most important meeting on your calendar may be the one that never gets scheduled: the meeting where you stop long enough to think. One of the most important responsibilities of a leader is also…
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The Monkey’s Fist
Growing up in southern Africa, I often heard stories from the bush that carried lessons far beyond the animals they described. One of the most memorable involved monkeys and a simple trap. The trap itself was surprisingly uncomplicated. A hollowed gourd would be secured to a tree and baited with fruit, nuts, or some other…
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Understanding Students’ New Expectations for Education
Recent discussions highlight that students are recalibrating their expectations due to political and global turmoil, resulting in caution about education as an investment. They seek immediate, practical value from schooling, desiring skills that aid in navigating an unpredictable future. By redefining education’s role, we can help rebuild students’ confidence in their paths forward.
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The Wisdom We’re Not Listening To
I have been reflecting on two recent experiences, and the contrast between them has been difficult to ignore. In one instance, I came across a post from a former leader who is now working as a consultant. In their reflection, they spoke about the importance of letting people go when those individuals could not get…
Brandon D. Hill, PhD 