How I Developed Clear Expectations with My Ph.D. Students
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September 18, 2018
I opened the email, dreading what I was about to read. I knew the writer of the email well, but I also knew he was about to suck the life out of me. What he wanted me to do was to serve as his Ph.D. committee chair. But, I knew it would mean a lot of time, a lot of talks, and little action on his part. I asked for advice from another faculty member on what to do. They told me “Advising PhDs is a worthy process – and it is hard work. This is what we do.” Thanks for the advice. Maybe I am lazy or just unworthy of my role – but I needed a better plan.
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Tags: Coaching
5 Soft Skills Every Leader Needs
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February 06, 2018
There are certain soft skills every leader needs – no matter their leadership style. What are soft skills? And why are they soft? I always thought of soft skills like a gruff sailor would look at soft hands – wimpy and weak and belonging to someone who never worked. And, if there are soft skills, are there hard skills?
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