Reading with students is fun, apparently. I gave two nonfiction books and one fiction book perfect grades in April. The nonfiction books I read with students, one as part of a class and the other as an "assigned reading" for my leadership book club, which really is just a student and I reading together. For those who are keeping track, this … [Read more...]
Why I No Longer Work at the University I Used to Love
I didn’t really start to cry until I thought about Dru. I was pulling books off of the shelf, separating what was personally mine and what belonged to the position, when I said Dru’s name and started sobbing. It’s not only the girl herself. It’s all of the students she represents. Students who I love. Students whose rights I think it’s my calling … [Read more...]
Quotable: Jon Acuff on Leadership
VIEW AND SHARE MORE PROF KRG QUOTABLES HERE. … [Read more...]
Traits to look for in potential staffers
There is a single phrase I love hearing from students. When these words leave a student's mouth, I just want to jump over my desk and hug them. And I am not a hugger. I love it when a student says "I just love to write." The phrase indicates to me that the student and I have found the right fit. We were meant to work together. Despite how … [Read more...]
How to Make Staffers Love Working with You
If you have a staff hiring or retention problem, it may be time to take a look in the mirror. It's a common business mantra that people quit managers, not companies, and it works the same way in student newsrooms. In other words, if you're having problems hiring or keeping staff, it's probably your fault. Happiness at work starts from … [Read more...]
My 3 Favorite Productivity Books
I've been writing recently about my love of productivity and how I've spent a lot of time learning about the topic. You don't want to spend so much time studying productivity that you forget to actually do the things, so I thought it might be helpful if I recommended my favorite books on productivity. These three books truly changed the way … [Read more...]
Productivity: What Does Your System Look Like?
I'd like a peek inside your productivity system. You may have read here before that I’m a real nerd when it comes to productivity. Ok, I’m a nerd, in general, but I love the study of productivity. Productivity and leadership are two subjects I just never get tired of learning about. Because of my fascination with productivity, I’m always … [Read more...]
