The urgent and the important
Distinguishing between the urgent and the important, and having the discipline to work on important tasks that aren't urgent, is a critical and difficult task. … »
Teachability
When I was appointed Department Chair, I promised my colleagues I would be "teachable". What does that mean and why does it matter? … »
The disappearing department chair: Why boundaries and inaccessibility are essential
Counter to the usual narrative in higher ed, being less accessible is the key to doing our best work. … »
The current state of my GTD tool setup
Here's where I have landed in terms of my tool set for GTD: the tactical and the strategic. … »
Being department chair, round 2
I'll be sticking around as department chair for the entire year. Here are three first impressions of the job. … »