(Pardon the two days late on my usual Word. Wednesday. post. Being gone all last weekend on the faculty retreat and having a book out there in the world has been a new source of wonderful and challenging in my life. Anyway, I’m combining Wednesday’s usual post with the great day of Friday. Thank you for having some patience with me as I find my groove again!) What’s the Word? (A phrase!) “Can I connect with you on…?” Many of you are coming to the end of school right now. Again, in the Pacific Northwest, our students have over a month left, but that’s beside the point. (Our summer weather starts almost in September, just so you...
Read MoreWhat’s the Word? (This time, it’s actually another phrase.) “Would you consider…?” As in: -”Would you consider serving as a reference for me? I’m thinking of applying for a job this summer.” -”Would you be willing to write a letter of recommendation for me? I’m applying to get into my degree program.” -”Would you fill out this scholarship application for me?” Why am I choosing something so simple this week? Have I already run out of good ideas of things to tell you to say? No way. But let’s think about this: We’re in early April. When most students approach me for...
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