Turns out, swearing isn’t just a meme about smart people — it’s a leadership tactic, too. Used right, it breaks tension, builds trust, and clears the air. Here’s a quick read on lalochezia, and why you might want to embrace the occasional expletive.
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Why Do the Troublemakers Get a Free Pass at Work? (While the Rest of Us Get Exhausted.)
First, a truth bomb: people who stir the pot are exhausting to manage. That’s not an excuse—it’s a reality.
Deviant by Design: Reimagining Leadership
In today’s complex, messy environments—especially in higher education and mission-driven sectors—leaders are being asked to do more than “manage.” We’re being asked to shift culture, invite belonging, and solve problems that don’t have a clear path forward. That’s why we need a new kind of leadership. One that is creative, contextual, and deeply human. Enter […]
Everybody’s a Marketer: Musings of a Community College CMO
Ah, marketing! The world’s favorite spectator sport, right up there with Monday Night Football and The Bachelor. After 25 years in the game—spanning the intense halls of Fortune 100 conference rooms, the frenetic energy of startups, and now the inspiring landscape of higher ed—I’ve seen it all. And if there’s one truth that spans every […]
Captain’s Log: Stardate 2024.0405
Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s about knowing the mission, knowing yourself, and earning your crew’s trust — one decision at a time.
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody
This was used by a beloved undergrad professor of mine at UMass. It’s a fun parable on leadership, lessons from which I think of often. This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. […]