01/09/2021
Leadership looks like this. Doing what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, when no one is looking.....although I am glad someone took the time to catch it so we can continue to celebrate SERVANT leadership!!!
Behind the viral photo of Rep. Andy Kim cleaning up at midnight after riots
“It’s a room that I love so much. ... It pained me so much to see it in this kind of condition,” the New Jersey Democrat said.
11/19/2020
We are excited to have Sarah Summers Dressel as part of our leadership team. Sarah gifts of joy, empathy, and her story of gratitude is one our emerging leaders will find themselves in and grow. Learn more about Sarah and the Crescendo program at https://bit.ly/slgcrescendo.
11/18/2020
We can't even believe we have Toni-Holsinger as part of this project!! Her strategic driven, action oriented, community caring leadership is a shining example of servant leadership in the communities and organizations she works with. Learn more about Laura and the Crescendo program at https://bit.ly/slgcrescendo.
11/17/2020
When looking for authentic believers in servant leadership, we are so fortunate to have Maribel on our team. Serving as the Director of Appointments and the Director of Latino Outreach for the Governor's office in Virginia, Maribel continues to exude her leadership philosophy: to lead others by creating a space of growth and development so that they become better versions of themselves every day. Learn more about Maribel and the Crescendo program at https://bit.ly/slgcrescendo.
11/12/2020
Excitement doesn't express how we feel about having Sarah Orem as part of our Crescendo community!! Sarah brings not only incredible experiences and story from her higher education and philanthropy experiences, but more importantly, an infectious joy guaranteed to change lives for the better. Learn more about Sarah and the Crescendo program at https://bit.ly/slgcrescendo
11/11/2020
We are ecstatic to have Dr. Jason Snow as part of our Crescendo community. His innate ability to focus on his people with integrity, personal connection, and authenticity combined with his teaching background make him the perfect mentor for emerging leaders. Learn more about Jason and the Crescendo program at https://bit.ly/slgcrescendo
11/05/2020
I wrote this in November 2016. The message is unfortunately still needed. There can be unity in diversity. You choose where you sit and how you celebrate.
Want to go to a wedding??
Weddings are a beautiful thing. I always find it funny that we are asked which side we wish to sit on. We choose, not in opposition, but instead through comfort and relationship, a side in...
11/02/2020
Do you know an emerging leader aged 15-22 who is seeking growth and connection in leadership? Crescendo Leadership offers small group leadership mentoring with matched trusted thought leaders and goal-oriented growth curriculum in a relationship building virtual environment. Visit http://bit.ly/slgcrescendo to learn more about how to Crescendo!!
10/21/2020
I have been thinking a lot about backpacks. What's in YOUR backpack?
What's in YOUR Backpack??
In my last post, I have noticed and believe that we are all wearing a backpack , heavy with a collection of emotional weight connected to the particular difficulties of our daily lives. The...
10/13/2020
I have been thinking a lot about backpacks. What's in your backpack??
We Are All Wearing a Backpack...
I miss backpacks. They are a true indicator that school is in session. I have found a strange void as both a teacher and a parent not to see students carrying them. Usually, a backpack is...
10/06/2020
Some behaviors I need to be an effective leader have been harder to find in 2020. I turned to something that has always given me inspiration.
14 Sunrises. 6 Takeaways.
I needed some inspiration. This COVID thing is pulling me away from the good things I hope to be. So the family moved our work/school space to find inspiration. This is what 14 sunrises reminded...
07/23/2019
Two weeks ago, at JMU Summer Band Camps we had an incredible Synergy Leadership Summit where 209 students, 12 JMU student Leaders, and 11 thought leaders empowered their voices to write their stories!! Check out their collective reflection at http://bit.ly/JMUSynergySummit