Blog Posts

These posts are articles and blogs Jennifer has written for professional journals and for her newsletter, Voice Lessons.

One Way To Manage Stress: Focus On Self-Care

July 9, 2018

With all the challenges we face in today’s world, we need to prioritize our own emotional and psychological well-being too
In 1995, Robert Kegan, now emeritus […]

Adulting 101

July 2, 2018

My nephews are rising first and third graders. They will spend the summer playing baseball, swimming, and having fun. In August, they will head back […]

What NOT To Do If You Want To Be More Influential

June 13, 2018

These three don’ts can make others take you less seriously
In last month’s column, I wrote about being of influence and key reminders if we want […]

Noticing What We Are Missing

June 1, 2018

I put a stone Buddha on my porch Sunday afternoon. It sits within my plants. It makes me smile every time I look out onto […]

Being Influential: What Does It Take?

May 23, 2018

Here are 3 skills you can learn to make more of a difference
I coach many a teacher who shares with me that they are frustrated […]

What Matters to Millennial Teachers?

May 17, 2018

A guide to inspiring, supporting, and retaining the newest generation of educators.
This probably won’t be surprising to you: A supportive, intentional orientation process has the […]

My Toenail Fell Off – Change Is Afoot

May 1, 2018

Excuse the pun in the title of this newsletter but I lost my big toenail. After years of dealing with a toenail injury caused by […]

How Do I Share Something Difficult With My Colleague?

April 24, 2018

Here are some strategies for sharing your feelings or concerns in a professional manner
Something happened. Your colleague said something you found a bit harsh or […]