A culture of accountability in an organization or team starts at the top. As a leader, you hold yourself accountable not only to your superiors and/or board, but also to your team members. You should be accountable for providing vision, direction, support, resources and follow-through on specific initiatives you undertake. […]
In 1661, Frances Hawkins wrote a book, Youth’s Behavior, Or, Decencie in Conversation Among Men. It was popular as a text in the education of young men. Notably among them was George Washington, the “Father of our Country”, who, as a youth, copied Hawkins’ 110 guidelines for maintaining respect and […]
On most days, usually during a walk, a swim at Barton Springs, or after a morning meditation, I’ll have a brief moment of being overwhelmingly present to the gift it is just to be here. I look down at my hands, that are starting to look more and more like […]
I went to school for music education. Now… why would anyone go to school for music ed? Because music is FUN, right? Because we Love what we do and want to have fun in our jobs forever. Because when you go into music ed, it’s to share that love and […]
My very favorite Christmas movie is A Christmas Story. It’s set in the early 1950’s, before TV was in every household, and it’s a classic. The story is focused on a 10-year old boy, Ralphie, his Christmas dream, and his day- to-day life. One day, Ralphie sends a coupon for […]