Be Yourself
We had the opportunity to have a rich conversation with a phenomenal woman leader at Penn State. The conversation was varied and I learned a great deal in the time we had together. In discussing the...
View ArticleWrite the Vision
I lead a team of women in dance ministry. I know that vision is important and I had written a vision for the ministry before anyone else joined. The last PSEL seminar reminded me of the importance of...
View ArticleWhy Participate in PSEL
We should always seek opportunities to develop and learn. PSEL provides an excellent opportunity for members of the Penn State community to grow professionally and personally. I think the program...
View ArticleUnanswered Questions
I began the year in PSEL by posing the following questions; What are my assumptions about leadership? Do our notions of leadership serve to support the existing social hierarchies and the inequalities...
View ArticleThe Most Influential PSEL Activity
It is hard to choose one activity. This has truly been a process and I know my thinking and behavior has been shaped by every activity. Every interview was a revelation. But if I had to choose one...
View ArticleEvolution
Vision, influence, motivation and achievement. My definition of leadership has not changed. Leaders must have a vision. Leaders must persuade others to take action in support of that vision. Leaders...
View ArticleThings I Should Read
I feel that I learned a lot from the resources I did read this year. But there is so much more I could have read. So here is my “To Read” list in no particular order. No Excuses: The Power of...
View ArticleDid PSEL Change How I Work? Yes.
One of the comments I received in my 360 was that I could be more collaborative and I didn’t ask for help when I should. I think part of me believed that asking for help was a sign of incompetence or...
View ArticleSeize Opportunity
In this blog I reflect on my interview with Dr. Ken Lehrman , Vice Provost for Affirmative Action. First the theme of my PSEL journey has been relationships and Dr. Lehrhman’s comments echoed the...
View ArticleWhat do I Really Believe About Leadership?
When I was asked to write a leadership philosophy at the beginning of the program the key words for me were vision, influence, motivation and achievement. In preparing for the capstone I reflected on...
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