I’m not a golfer. But I know enough about physics to realize that every swing of the club involves 4 phases: alignment, wind up, down swing, follow through. When we face a challenge or a large task, the first three come naturally. But after we’ve […]
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Measurements Aren’t Goals
I was in a conversation with my colleagues yesterday about ways to improve our college. The talk quickly shifted to focus on three key ideas: Lowering the student-to-faculty ratio Reducing class sizes Increasing research funding It struck me that these aren’t actual goals. The goal […]
What is the Intentional Academy? Overview
Last week I set out to answer two questions: “What is the Intentional Academy?” and “Who is it for?”. The tricky part about answering these is that it takes deep reflection – I’ve had an idea in my head for a while. It’s been so […]
Why I love my morning routine
Yesterday I shared about the value of taking time regularly to reflect and set up the systems that will cause you to succeed. I do this twice a year, before the start of the Fall and Spring semesters. These prep weeks are crucial: they give […]
