Locutus08
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Chasing 42: Life, The Universe, and Running
http://chasing42.wordpress.com/
The musings of an Iowa runner tackling new challenges- marathons, ultramarathons, 5Ks, and everything in between! My interests are great and my topics are expansive...and mostly accurate ;)
LATEST ARTICLES ( 385 )
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Driven by Love Or Hate?
Polarization is the name of the game, these days, or so it would seem. To scan the headlines is to be constantly reminded of our species' tendency for conflict... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
The Importance of Other Significant Others
The urge to pair bond with another individual is deeply ingrained in our DNA. The biology, sociology, and psychology research backs it up. Most (but certainly... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
The Marshmallow Test and Student Success
Many folx are no doubt familiar with the now famous Stanford marshmallow experiment. This was a 1972 experiment on delayed gratification led my psychologist... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Stop Staying In Your Lane
In Higher Education, there is a highly complicated system of unwritten rules that have governed organizational behavior and administrative practices for quite... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
The Art of Saying No
The start of the academic year brings with it a plethora of new energy and new opportunities, as everyone who works in education knows. Once again, the summer... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Interviewing: A Dating Story
For many Americans, August means squeezing in a final trip to the beach or other summer getaway. Here in Delaware, the obsession with the Delaware beaches is... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Values Vs. Principles
There has been a lot of discussion about whether corporations and other organizations are "people" in the eyes of the law. This, of course, has some pretty... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Why Are We Meeting?
As seems to be the case every year, the summer is coming to an end and the beginning of the academic year is upon us. I always feel like I have more time than... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Defrosting the Frozen Middle
Letting higher ed administrators serve students in ways that matter... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Avoiding the Open Office
I recently transitioned into a new role at the university. With that transition came the move to a new office on campus. I will admit to being initially hesitat... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
False Proxies in DEI Work
Measuring the true impact of anything we do that seeks to facilitate change can be a challenge. Nevertheless, we do a lot of measuring in higher education. How... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
The Wikipedia Conundrum & Teaching
The collection of human knowledge is a pursuit that dates back thousands of years and has inspired countless individuals and groups to attempt to collect and... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
When Every Email is Urgent, None of Them Are Urgent
My apologies for the delay. Sorry for the delay in my response. So sorry it took me a bit to get back to you. How many times have you started an email with one... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Slow Down, Everyone, You’re Moving Too Fast
A little more than a week ago, I was standing atop Pico Areeiro on the Island of Madeira, watching the sun rise over the clouds. The cool morning air was... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Genuine Community: The Western States Experience
Over the last decade or so, the focus of my writing on this platform has shifted considerably. What began as a place to document the everyday running reflection... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Establish Boundaries First
How many of us have said yes to a request to serve on a committee or assist with a project when we knew we just didn't have the time? At this point, the most... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Reflections on Endurance & Engagement
This past weekend, I experienced the most memorable and impactful running experience of my life. I had the privilege and honor to toe the line at the Western... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Is It Time to Do Away with “Human Resources”?
Can we rethink the way we engage with our employees? Read more
Posted on 20 June 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
“Difficult” Conversations Made Easier with Motivational Interviewing
Raise your hand if you've avoided a conversation with someone that you knew would devolve into a fundamental difference of beliefs. I think it's safe to assume... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
WWWS: What Would William (of Ockam) Say?
Growing up, my head was in the stars. I was always looking up, wondering what was out there and when I'd get to experience it for myself. I was the only fifth... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS