Values, Purpose, Vision
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. …
Category: Personal Development
Idealism Crushed
I understand intellectually that there is little fairness in the world. However, it appears that I have been clinging to the pale hope that at least within the ivory halls of academia some remnant of a meritocracy remained. Today that …
Where do I want to be in 5 years?
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 …
The many faces of academia
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 …
Restructuring
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 …
Hmmm
I was at a meeting today where, among other things, a troubled program was under discussion. Some decisions were made that I feel will merely postpone the eventual demise of this program. However, some individuals were charged with creating a …
Goals for 2006
I have been struggling to create goals for the coming year. This past year has been a whirlwind and the coming months look similar. The next 10 weeks will be especially daunting as I teach an undergraduate class 3 days …
2005 in Review
I’ve been pondering my personal, professional and fitness goals for 2006 but have not yet found clarity. This past year has simply been amazing. I started this blog almost exactly 1 year ago to help clarify and track my thoughts …
Thanksgiving
I cannot express how grateful I am for this four day weekend. My new position at work has been an incredible time eater. In theory it is budgeted for 20% of my time and effort. At this point however I …
Week 56
This was the week where I realized that longer distance running is not compatible with my new job responsibilities. I have just about doubled the amount of time I spend at my main job due to my added administrative responsibilities …