Category: Voice Lessons

These publications were written for my monthly newsletter Voice Lessons.

Heavy Lifting

March 2, 2026

I’ve been noticing something lately in my conversations with educators and leaders: people are tired. Not just end-of-semester tired or February-was-long tired. Deep tired. The […]

Here’s a Hug

February 2, 2026

I’m breathing deeply. The world is topsy turvy and challenging us in historic ways at this time. It’s pushing us up against some really difficult […]

Just Say Yes

January 5, 2026

Adulting. No fun. This past month I did a bone density scan, rewrote my trust, had my carpets cleaned, started (again) eating more healthfully, and […]

Sensing a Theme

December 1, 2025

Last week I read someone’s book proposal about working through burnout. Five days ago while listening to NPR I heard a story about how the […]

Inside or Outside

November 3, 2025

I love to travel. Obviously. I love my Been app on my phone, where in geeky fashion, I record all the countries to which I […]

Our Conversations Invent Us

October 1, 2025

I went to my 40th HS reunion in Edina, MN this past weekend. It was a lovely weekend, weatherwise, as well as in my soul. […]

Finding Awe Where You Are

September 1, 2025

I find myself writing this blog while in Maui. The ocean is outside the window of my hotel room. I promise I took a walk […]

Alignment with Others Matters

August 1, 2025

Over the last several months I have had a number of discussions with colleagues who feel disconnected and misaligned with the organization, school, or district […]