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Manage Life by Design
Did Baldwin get it right? In James Baldwin’s book, The Fire Next Time , he writes, “Perhaps the whole root of our trouble, the human...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
2 days ago3 min read


Post Traumatic Flashbacks
The door slid along the carpeted floor. I entered the rectangular office with off-white walls and wooden furniture. On the bookshelf, I...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 233 min read


Ideal Work
What is ideal work for you? As much as we would like to chill and enjoy every luxury life can offer, it is not a reality for us. We must...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 182 min read


Artificial and Real Intelligence
"Artificial intelligence helps us imagine who we are.” I listened as my coworker shared ideas from her conference presentation. After our...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 283 min read


Dreams and Processes
Dreams often reveal the stories inside our souls. They project pictures of fears and ambitions to the walls of our craniums while we...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 212 min read


40, 14, 4
It's business as usual. After the disappointing election results, I opened an encouraging email and read that, despite Tuesday's outcome,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Expectations and Outcomes
Have you ever had concerns about a job? You had the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the task, but you didn't have the...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Trust
Stand still or sit down for just a few seconds. Close your eyes. Did you trust that everything would remain the same when you looked...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 27, 20243 min read


One
Who are you? I am not asking about the public persona you play at work. Who are you when you’re alone? Many of us assume different...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 30, 20243 min read


3 Ws and 1 H
Ask yourself three questions beginning with the letter W. Then follow up with another question that starts with H. Did why, what, who,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 26, 20242 min read


For...
What do you do it for? This week, please think about your reasons for doing the work that brings you joy, the play that makes you smile,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 6, 20233 min read


Listen, Evaluate, and Respond
How do you want students to feel? If it's important for you to hear their voices, then you must ask and answer questions. Listen with...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 21, 20232 min read


Back to Instructional Design
Is there anything in your life that you need to revisit? After Brandon Johnson's historic election to Chicago's mayoral office, I feel...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 7, 20232 min read


Black Boy
Have you ever read a book, placed it on your shelf, allowed it to collect dust, and picked it up again years later? You’re a reader, so...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 24, 20233 min read


A Marley Monday in Medical School
Did you know that Bob Marley would have turned 78 this week? Unfortunately, cancer cut his life short at 36. When I started dreadlocks...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 10, 20233 min read


Anxiety Advising
You have a big report due at work. It’s on a topic you’re familiar with, but you don’t feel confident presenting in front of your...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 14, 20223 min read


Teaching and Theatrics
With individual or pooled resources, you can get blackboards, white smartboards, desks, chairs, laptops, or iPads. Add virtual and...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 7, 20223 min read


Sweat and Appreciative Advising in the Caribbean Sun
I arrived at the campus before 8:00 AM. The August sun hit me with the full force of its rays. Before I made it through the security...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 2, 20224 min read


Reflecting and Improving
How do you feel about professional development? Have you ever attended a conference and left with multiple strategies applicable to...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 22, 20222 min read


Clarity
Heavy thoughts in light words support balance in essays. Using simple language to articulate complex ideas helps the writer reach the...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 22, 20222 min read
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