26 June 2011
Allison read the C-VILLE Power Issue and reflected on one major source of power and influence.
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Entries tagged with: Uva
A Taste of Darden Wisdom
30 October 2012
Allison read Professor Ming-Jer Chen’s Case in Point: Using the power of ‘one’ as a business practice from The Washington Post and appreciated an opportunity to return to a University of Virginia Darden School of Business classroom by reading just 488 words.
Be Intrepid
11 December 2012
Allison read Intrepid, The University of Virginia Library 2012 Annual Report, and enjoyed a celebration of words, a feast for the senses and a bit of inspiration for 2013.
Tell Me a Story
15 January 2013
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, Allison read some of her favorite excerpts from Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table by Julian Bond and Andrew Lewis and paused to celebrate the power of persuasive speech (as well as a beautifully curated history of the African American Civil Rights movement).
Design Thinking Really Is for Everyone
22 January 2013
Allison did her homework for a five-day Design Thinking train-the-trainer course and is enjoying getting to be a student this week.
A Book for Job Seekers (and Employers)
29 January 2013
Allison prepared to moderate a University of Virginia career panel for undergraduate students and referenced her favorite job search book. (Turns out Tell Me About Yourself: Storytelling to Get Jobs and Propel Your Career is also helpful for employers who want to improve their recruiting efforts.)
Monkey Mind and Meditation
6 May 2014
Allison finished her three-week Dr. Deepak Chopra meditation experiment and found herself pondering (and hoping to cure) the monkey mind phenomenon.
P-Rod’s Last Lecture
13 May 2014
Allison watched Professor Peter Rodriguez’s Last Lecture at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and contemplated how to get you to watch it, too.
Unplug
17 June 2014
Allison was asked to speak about how to “Unplug” at a University of Virginia employee conference last week. Today she’s summarizing what she shared with participants about how to disconnect to achieve more balance and productivity.
Project Management for Everyone
17 March 2015
Allison read the course description and watched the introductory video for a free, online Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management class taught by Professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne. The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is offering this four-week course so that everyone can learn why this topic doesn’t have to be so hard.
What is Mindfulness?
21 June 2016
Allison watched a video about the Compassionate Schools Project and appreciated a child's explanation of mindfulness.
Listen Better Faster
17 October 2017
Allison read Inpatient Satisfaction Improved by Five-Minute Intervention, Study Finds in the UVA Today Daily Report and reflected on how the BATHE technique could help everyone to listen better faster.
Women Need Fewer Mentors and More Sponsors
12 March 2019
Allison read Sponsoring Women in the #MeToo Era by Lisa Cannell with insights from Martin Davidson and was grateful for a summary of compelling research and practical tips for how we can all address the inequality women face in the workplace.
You’ll Learn
26 March 2019
Barbara watched Rita Dove at the 2019 Quadruplicity Conference in Charlottesville and walked away feeling inspired and more courageous.
Show Up and Be Kind
7 May 2019
The Dean of the University of Virginia Nursing School, Dorrie Fontaine, will retire this month, and Allison found herself pausing to think about lessons in leadership from a trailblazer in healthcare and higher education.
Mattering Really Matters
29 October 2019
Allison learned about Julie Haizlip, MD MAAP’s research on the construct of mattering in healthcare and pondered what it might mean for all of us
Make Exam Prep or Any Project Less Stressful
10 December 2019
Allison read Professor Karen Inkelas' advice for University of Virginia students and realized her insights apply to any daunting project as well as exams.
UVA’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers
21 January 2020
Allison read UVAToday’s The Bigger Picture: Memorial to Enslaved Laborers Nears Finish Line and reflected on how much this milestone means to her.
Enjoy Little Leaders with Your Little People at #VABOOK2020
3 March 2020
Allison read Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison and got excited for one of her favorite annual events plus the chance to learn with some of her favorite little people.
Four Leadership Principles from UVA’s Chief Medical Officer
14 March 2023
Allison watched Dr. Reid Adams’ five-minute video on how to be a better leader and was grateful for practical inspiration anyone can implement.
