Residence Life and Community

Residence Life and Community

This fall, Mountain State University broke ground for a new residence hall. You can read about it, watch video, and see fantastic photos on this cutting edge website, designed and maintained by Mythology Marketing. The new residence, which will house about 200...
Helping Others Belong

Helping Others Belong

In a recent post, I wrote about the role leaders take in encouraging community in their organizations. I appreciate all of you who added comments to the post with additional ideas for creating community. How important are leaders in buidling community? Wally Bock made...
Creating Community

Creating Community

My friend Helen is looking for community. One evening, she and I discussed the difference between having connected relationships with people and experiencing community. We agreed people want more than just a few close relationships; people are  hungry for true...
Helping Others Belong

Social Media for Leaders

The internet and social media sites offer ways for people to connect in unprecedented ways: sharing knowledge, ideas, insights, and opinions with one another at a pace that can be dizzying at times. In today’s world, people who want to make a difference and...
Leadership Lessons from Motherhood – Part 1

Leadership Lessons from Motherhood – Part 1

My friend Lisa is the head of a small corporation in a position valued in the 6 figures. She is also a stay at home mom. Salary.com has a new way to figure out the value of a mom’s work. Their annual survey details the wages an employer would have to pay to...