Doctor of Education. Branch Chief. Disruptor. Connector. Athlete. Friend. Human...being.

Montgomery, AL
Joined November 2007
Soooo... when you think of AI (or SI), how far out ya lookin'? Me? 36 months...60 months...more. linkedin.com/pulse/which-ai-… via @LinkedIn
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Last week, I sat in on an event Dean Noguera hosted... 3 superintendents, 1 pattern: Each builds time for people to examine an issue together before anyone acts on it. My notes from @USC @USCRossier's Grand Challenges and Opportunities panel --> linkedin.com/pulse/aligned-s…
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sendfox.com/jw/c/2g0xj7/the-… My coin has three words. Notice. Engage. Return. Two of them are free. This week I found out what the third one costs. TSN 26.29: On Being Asked
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The strongest leaders do not see everything. They know their vantage point hides something. Ask: “What do you notice that I cannot see ... yet?” My article: how the strategic pause widens the aperture before the next decision. linkedin.com/pulse/what-your…
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I was teaching a room how to be present with each other when I found out the man who taught me presence had died. I finished the session. Then I spent the night writing instead of grieving. This week's Sunday Note: sendfox.com/jw/c/2glpxn/the-…
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#ConnectING Comin’ to my people with an ask: “Send a note to a buddy.” There’s someone out there havin’ a tough day. Not that you’ll fix it, take anything off their plate, or be a hero. Simply… say you’re thinking about them. Please.
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Leaders, What Are We Competing With? linkedin.com/pulse/leaders-w… What are "they" doing? And, how do you address it? Leaders, it's our job to influence, support, challenge, and celebrate our people. Want some ideas on how to do it? Here you go... via @LinkedIn
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“Saturday in the canyon, I felt strong. Steady. Step after step. Breathing. Paying attention. Trusting the path because I’ve walked it before.” I write/send “The Note” ‘bout once a week. Here’s the most recent reflection: sendfox.com/jw/c/7g9qyx/the-…
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We want connection at work. We resist the work it requires. That paradox is costing organizations more than they realize — in trust, talent, and execution speed. I'm researching it. 4 questions. Under 3 minutes. Your voice matters here 👇 menti.com/alekmdff3av2
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TL;DR: Between highways, workshops, a memorial ride, and honest conversations, I felt a shift . I am choosing presence over performance, clarity over guessing, and standing in my truth while allowing others to stand in theirs. Read the whole story: sendfox.com/jw/campaigns
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#Survey #ConnectING Yo... Happy Saturday AND Valentine's day. Starting next month, a webinar each of the next SEVEN on the "7 Connections..." Help me out by takin' the quick survey, please... ...here's the link: menti.com/alekmdff3av2
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A #survey to understand our fear of connectING and get after connectION. --> menti.com/alekmdff3av2 There's the link above... Asking for 72 people take the survey this week to get us to 100 responses by Friday... (Goal is 1,000 by Feb 28...)
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The Sunday Note 26.5 is up. On the work after the work. Presence over performance. Caring, even when it costs something. If you’re thinking about leadership, connection, or staying grounded in uncertain times, this one’s for you. Read it here: sendfox.com/jw/c/q5gx9g/the-…
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