Thought Leadership for Knowledge Mobilization

We are inundated with mis- and dis-information, and this is why human-written, research-based thought leadership is crucial. Thought leadership from trusted experts helps us all make sense of how research can be beneficial.  Data don’t speak for themselves.  We need help understanding, interpreting, and figuring out what to do with it. Thought leadership is about […]

Sometimes ‘less is more’ when designing a good presentation

I was chatting with a former student recently about giving a guest lecture.  As a new grad student, he was in the throes of preparing to give his first and was asking for advice (so exciting!).   My big overarching message to him: Less is more. For reals.   I see a whole lotta “more is more” […]

Design a session that will knock their socks off

You’ve been invited to give a guest lecture/workshop/presentation (yay!) but the prospect causes you to break into sweats (ack!). The good news is that people think highly of you and value your expertise – they have invited you to share your awesomeness!  And the other good news is that you don’t have to cram all […]

Calling it Quits?

Some thoughts on decision-making, grit and knowing when to quit Quitting often gets a bad rap.  We usually associate greatness with grit, stick-to-it-iveness, persistence.  And of course, grit can be useful.  But we often overlook the importance of knowing when and how to shift gears and steer towards a new path. Public thinker and former […]

Burnout is not an individual problem: it’s cultural

The way we think and talk about burnout needs to change.  As individuals we feel it.  And we often think the solutions need to be individual too (more resilience training, anyone?).  But it will take a cultural shift to really address burnout, and create sustainable workplaces that are integrated and even connected parts within our […]