During Winter Quarter I taught a class in Human Genetics for non-science major Honor’s undergraduate students. This was my third time teaching the class. For me, I felt that this time the class went better than either of the previous …
I got a reminder email today about writing my essay. Unlike the first one which was sent to “Dear Student” this one was sent to me by name. I wish that I were a better writer. I had my dear …
I’ve written before about a Visionary Leadership class I’m taking where I need to create a 5 year career plan starting by defining my values, purpose and vision. I previously made some draft attempts on values and purpose. I have …
Most birthdays do not bother me. This one, I feel old. I suspect it is because I have too many metaphorical balls in the air. The next few weeks are very busy. The class I’m teaching is finishing up next …
Back in August, I posted about how the founders of the biotech start-up company I’ve used for many of my school projects voted to make me a full partner. This turned out to be easier said than done. One difficulty …
One goal of this week’s class exercise was to articulate our purpose, both in our lives and in our careers. The class discussion was supplemented by readings in “Guts!” and “Good to Great”. The focus in Guts was to identify …
As part of my school project to develop a 5 year plan, we are working through our personal values, purpose and vision as a way to lead up to developing a 5 year professional plan that fits who we are. …
One of the projects in my visionary leadership class is to create a 5 year Personal Development Plan. I’m really stumped here. I tried to see whether it would be possible to wriggle out of committing to a destination by …
I am a life long academic and this week I have faced just about every facet of academic life. My MBA classes have started up again. I’m taking my FINAL two classes this semester. I cannot express how great that …
My research institute is currently “restructuring”. That is we are trying to hire in one or two new scientists while simultaneously letting contract(s) expire for current under-productive scientist(s). The process sounds so benign this way. Friday I needed to deliver …