Lessons in Leadership

12/9/2012 Good morning. This is the last Sunday of the fall semester. For those of you in the Lessons in Leadership, the class has ended and you are submitting the last of your speaker reviews. I look forward to viewing your video projects with Jarrett. Most,of you have exams and other responsibilities in the next [...]

During Mary’s presentation she discussed a number of things related to leadership styles and important practices to be successful through many endeavors. What is your overall leadership message? In your opinion, what are the most important leadership lessons you would impart with your colleagues?

Hello, PLC, LOT and Transfer Leadership. This morning in my Sunday message I failed to mention how pleased Susanne and I were to have receptions at our home this past week for both organizations. You looked marvelous! I enjoyed speaking with many of you and I estimate that at least 2000 smartphone photos were snapped [...]

12/2/2012 Good morning. It is the first Sunday in December. Despite the April weather and mild southerly winds, the calendar declares that we are in the holiday season and that the semester break for you is just two weeks away. It is project and paper completion time, final exam time, holiday program and activity time, [...]

Doug spoke about learning about himself and his leadership potential at key points in his life. As the semester comes to a close, what have you learned about yourself during this past 14 weeks at UCO?

Jari Askins spoke about her journey through life and the unexpected turns and opportunities she encountered along the way. She read the quote, “a bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn.” How does her story and this quote relate to what you have gone [...]

11/25/2012 Good morning! It is Sunday of Thanksgiving holiday. By now you are likely uninterested in another turkey sandwich or leftover dressing. I hope your days away from your usual routine were at least a bit relaxing, and that you made new memories with family and friends. I know that many of you are deep [...]

11/18/2013 Good Sunday morning, It is the beginning of Thanksgiving week. It is but a brief two days of classes before the anticipated Thanksgiving holidays are here. Grocery shopping has noticeably increased and will continue apace here and across the country in the coming days. It is a time for family, friends, food and, for [...]

Hello to all of you, Today is Sunday, and a chilly one given the balmy temperatures we have enjoyed for weeks. Importantly, it is Veterans Day. Earlier today in Washington DC, the President laid a wreath in Arlington Cemetery saluting all those in our country’s history who served and sacrificed for our nation, its values [...]

The United States has now elected it’s President for the next four years. Yet in the immediate aftermath the nation continues to be divided across party lines. Is there hope for our political process as we move forward? In your opinion, what must our political leaders do to tackle the issues at hand?