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Value vs. Volume: A Better Lens for Higher Education Leaders
For years, higher education leaders have weighed the merits of prioritizing fewer, high-quality programs versus or expand by providing more programs, even at the potential expense of quality. While this debate has shaped strategic planning and program evaluation, today’s environment—characterized by limited resources, evolving student needs, and heightened accountability—makes the traditional quality vs. quantity approach…
The 5Ps of Success and Fulfillment- Part 5: Personal and Professional Development
Sustaining Long Term Growth After defining your Purpose, building a Plan, measuring Performance, and embedding supportive Practices, the final pillar in the 5 Ps framework is Personal and Professional Development, which sustains long-term growth. This pillar is about who you’re becoming over time. It’s not just about advancing your career or expanding your résumé—it’s about…
The 5 Ps of Success and Fulfillment-Part 4: Practices
Build the Habits and Systems That Support Purpose and Progress You’ve clarified your Purpose, created a thoughtful Plan, and established how to track Performance. But to sustain momentum you need strong Practices, the systems and habits that keep you productive, focused, and consistent. Practices are where your plans become visible in daily life. They are…
The 5 Ps of Success and Fulfillment Part 3: Performance
Measuring your effectiveness in living your purpose and achieving your goals Once you’ve clarified your purpose and built a solid plan, the next essential pillar is Performance, which represents how you track your progress, evaluate your actions, and ensure you’re actually moving toward what matters most. Performance is where aspiration meets accountability. It’s about more…
The 5Ps of Success and Fulfillment- Part 2: Planning
Turning Purpose into a Roadmap Having a strong sense of purpose is powerful, but without a plan, even the most inspiring vision can remain just a far-fetched dream. That’s why Planning is the second pillar in the 5 Ps framework. It transforms your purpose into a clear path with measurable goals. “A goal without a…
The 5Ps of Success and Fulfillment- Part 1: Purpose
The 5 Ps of Success and Fulfillment framework emphasizes aligning goals, habits, and mindset with one’s deeper purpose to foster a meaningful, results-driven life. The pillars—Purpose, Planning, Performance, Practices, and Personal/Professional Development—provide a roadmap for intentional decision-making, motivation, and self-discovery. Purpose acts as the foundation for sustained fulfillment and clarity.
Your Yearly Mission Statement
You don’t need a New Year’s resolution or five big goals for the next year. Instead, you need a mission statement for the year to help you focus on the projects and activities that will support your mission. Anyone who has ever read anything about New Year’s resolutions knows they fail. Almost always. We start…
Of Monkeys and Managers
Higher Education is not immune to the challenges faced by other types of organizations. Some, including myself, may even proffer that we face all of the same challenges, plus others that are entirely unique given the history and culture of how colleges and universities have evolved in this country over the past 300 years. One…
The Power of the Weekly Review
It’s very easy to become overwhelmed when faced with the dynamic nature of our work. One tool that I swear to help us step outside of the day-to-day bustle and regain focus is the Weekly Review.
5 Steps to Take Charge of Your Career Development
Career development is a personal journey. When considering your career development, ask yourself the following questions. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you love your current job but would like to improve your performance? Do you have no idea what the future holds for you professionally, but you want…