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Quick, simple, doctor-reviewed answers to all your COVID-19 questions
April 4, 2020
Emily Smith, Assistant Professor of Global Health and of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences in GW's Milken Institute School of Public Health launched this COVID-101 website together with colleagues at the University of Washington and Columbia to provides answers to common questions by conducting rapid reviews of the pre-print and published scientific literature and then summarize the evidence in a simple way.
Are You Leading Through the Crisis … or Managing the Response?
The most effective leaders in crises ensure that someone else is managing the present well while focusing their attention on leading beyond the crisis toward a more promising future
March 28, 2020
The most effective leaders in crises ensure that someone else is managing the present well while focusing their attention on leading beyond the crisis toward a more promising future
Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure
Professor Aisha S. Ahmad shares thoughts during this difficult time to help other academics to adapt to hardship conditions. She says, "Take what you need, and leave the rest."
March 27, 2020
Professor Aisha S. Ahmad shares thoughts during this difficult time to help other academics to adapt to hardship conditions. She says, "Take what you need, and leave the rest."
Leadership in a crisis: Responding to the coronavirus outbreak and future challenges
March 23, 2020
What leaders need during a crisis is not a predefined response plan but behaviors and mindsets that will prevent them from overreacting to yesterday’s developments and help them look ahead.
Burnout Isn’t Just in Your Head. It’s in Your Circumstances
March 19, 2020
We can fight emotional exhaustion by decreasing demands, increasing support and enhancing control.
The Coronavirus Is Upending Higher Ed. Here Are the Latest Developments
March 19, 2020
The Chronicle of Higher Ed is providing updates
Why Everyone Should Master Managing Up and Across
March 22, 2019
Are you an academic with aspirations to lead?
Leadership in higher education: 14 pieces of food for thought
March 22, 2019
Are you an academic with aspirations to lead? The Guardian's recent live chat panel shared a wealth of experience and practical advice
To Chair or Not to Chair?
March 14, 2019
Read seven criteria to help other faculty members faced with their own "to chair or not to chair" conundrum.
What Every Higher-Ed Leader Needs to Know About Supporting Women in Leadership
February 21, 2019
How can higher-ed leaders support women's leadership within their institutions?
Center for Creative Leadership: 4 Core Skills
February 21, 2019
No matter what your role is at work, you need these 4 core skills