A Lesson in Local Governnment
As a young professional, one of my mentors would ask, “Is this the hill you want to die on?” When something appears to be unjust or unfair, I speak up.…
Our Time with MCS
Shafer Leadership Academy recently participated in the orientation for the newly installed Muncie Community Schools Board. Long-time Emergence facilitator, Pat Heiny, and I were invited to bookend the day’s activities…
Are You MindFULL or Mindful?
My name is Mitch Isaacs, and I am overcommitted. I am the executive director of a nonprofit and serve as an officer for three of the five board of directors…
Eye Contact At The Community Pool
I’m the president of my neighborhood association. It’s sounds like an honor but its little like being the subdivision RA. Our neighborhood is known for our garage sale. Every spring…
Avoiding Mount Stupid
Working at a leadership academy doesn’t mean I know everything about leadership. If anything, it means I know how much I don’t know about guiding others and advancing community. Living…
Measuring Messy People
I love the Gallup Organization. As far as pollsters go, they have a long history of providing credible information, but that’s not what I love about them. I love Gallup…
Your Leaders Will Fail
My 11 year old occasionally gets frustrated by his homework. He’s a bright kid, and that’s the problem. For as long as he’s been in school, school has come easy to…
Label Before Responding
I get angry sometimes. I have very specific opinions on how people should drive. I get upset when the Indianapolis Colts lose, or when the New England Patriots win. I…
Up to 30 SHRM PDCs Available
The mission of Shafer Leadership Academy is to ensure that individuals who have the desire to demonstrate leadership have access to world class leadership training close to home. Now we can ensure…
From Discussion to Decision
Have you ever been a part of meeting where there was a lot of discussion but no decision? You came together, you talked through options, and it feels like a decision…