Lifelong Learners
Our mission statement is “Cultivating Lifelong Learners.” And we walk our talk. This month, a few folks in our leadership community did book reports to turn our reading into something bite-sized …
Who is your team of mentors?
4 years ago, I identified trusted colleagues who consistently champion my success. When they said yes, I created an advisory panel of 9 stellar individuals who give advice, guidance, and …
What path are you on?
Happy February! My professional journey has included a winding path. I’ve had incredible experiences, but along the way, I remember thinking “How is all of this connected?” 30 years later, …
Effective City Council Relationships
September 21, 2022, by Katie Wittekind, Lancaster Leadership Effective city councils are not created by accident. It is no shock to anyone that city councils often struggle with effectiveness. Not …
251 Miles Complete
Back home from the Camino – 251 miles done The Camino gives the opportunity to connect with what peaks your interests and fuels your curiosity. Perhaps each college freshman should …
Perspective is Everything
Through day 21 – finishing three weeks of hiking! Along the way, the choir director has given us really helpful information. Like where the swimming pools are. And the need …
Letting Go
Day 17-19 (Day 3-5 for the Family) At this very moment, I am laying in the very skinny but very luxurious bathtub in our hotel in Fromista. Filled with cool …
“Fresh Eyes”
Day 14 Well, Kym summed up yesterday afternoon so well with this statement: “this is a death march.” It was 97°, and we were walking into the city of Burgos …
Kym’s Arrival on the Camino Hike
Day 9–11 Kym is with me now! There’s something so sweet about watching her discovery of things that were in novel to us last week. The beautiful flowers in windowsills, …
The Long Awaited Camino Hike
JULY 1 2022 6PM This was the first day of the long awaited Camino hike! 6 months ago, it was just an idea, and today it’s happening. And we survived …