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The Unrecognized Coach Gillespie

Most people who have known or read about Gordie Gillespie are aware of his coaching records and outstanding leadership accomplishments. (18 Halls of Fame!) He was a teacher and a true gentleman. At a deeper level there are people who played on his teams, were his students, and worked alongside him as his assistants, associates, … Continue reading The Unrecognized Coach Gillespie →

Looking Back: Regis New Ventures Goes Online

New Ventures Team in circa 2010 Taking a new job in Denver in 1986, I was unclear as to the specific projects that would be ahead of me. It wasn't clear to the Regis College president either, but he seemed to have enough confidence to hire and support me. Four years later in 1990, we launched … Continue reading Looking Back: Regis New Ventures Goes Online →

A New Version of the Ditto Machine: Facebook

Remember the “ditto machines” of the 1960s? During my teaching days at Roncalli High School in Aurora, Illinois, I made liberal use of this machine to reproduce tests and other written materials for my students. They seemed to love the smell of the “dirty purple” paper after they received this paper even though it was … Continue reading A New Version of the Ditto Machine: Facebook →

Braidwood Guy Meets another Braidwood Guy…in Scranton?

“Free time, those wonderful spaces between scheduled activities when one may reflect, observe, or simply write a few thoughts, may be the best times to be alive. It’s like those precious moments between sleep and wake, the caress of floating over placid lake waters. When reality releases its grip, and dreams become reality.” TRK Leader … Continue reading Braidwood Guy Meets another Braidwood Guy…in Scranton? →

Gordie Gillespie Showed What Leading is About

Anyone who has played for, or taught by, Coach Gordie Gillespie will know this to be true.  I was fortunate to have played two sports - baseball and basketball - for four seasons each, and then was his assistant coach/athletic administrator for five years. During those critical years, I witnessed the epitome of leadership. I … Continue reading Gordie Gillespie Showed What Leading is About →

Regis New Ventures Gains Momentum (1990-2000)

“Momentum? Momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher.” Earl Weaver, Manager Baltimore Orioles (This post continues my journey after my first 5 years at Regis. New Ventures had just been started with implementation of a RECEP model educational delivery for Lewis University. The quest now was to replicate this implementation process with additional private colleges.) … Continue reading Regis New Ventures Gains Momentum (1990-2000) →

Common Enemy or Common Good: Which Motivates Us More?

"The good news is that we are all one. The bad news is that only a few realize this."  At the risk of thinking in simplistic terms, let’s consider that at different times we are driven and motivated by one of two personal forces: the common enemy or the common good. In fear-fueled times, we identify the cause … Continue reading Common Enemy or Common Good: Which Motivates Us More? →

A College Commonwealth: Regis – Lewis Partnership

A commonwealth is a traditional English term for a community founded for the common good. The term literally meant "common well-being." (This post continues my journey from the College of St. Francis to Regis University and finally to Ana G. Mendez University in Puerto Rico. It is the story of partnerships and the role that … Continue reading A College Commonwealth: Regis – Lewis Partnership →

He did well, but…did he do good?

"He did well for himself, didn't he?" As a former English teacher, I know my adverbs. An adverb responds to the questions, how, what, where, and when. Diagramming sentences will visually show that the slanted line modifies a verb, another adverb, or an adjective.  “Good” is either an adjective or a noun, not an adverb. … Continue reading He did well, but…did he do good? →