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Sine Qua Non is one of my favorite Latin expressions – it literally means, “Without which, nothing.” You don’t see it so much anymore – the decline and fall of Latin language classes has seen to that – but it’s a nice one to have in your pocket. Maybe the […]

Sine Qua Non is one of my favorite Latin expressions – it literally means, “Without which, nothing.” You don’t see it so much anymore – the decline and fall of Latin language classes has seen to that – but it’s a nice one to have in your pocket. Maybe the […]

Sine Qua Non is one of my favorite Latin expressions – it literally means, “Without which, nothing.” You don’t see it so much anymore – the decline and fall of Latin language classes has seen to that – but it’s a nice one to have in your pocket. Maybe the […]

Sine Qua Non is one of my favorite Latin expressions – it literally means, “Without which, nothing.” You don’t see it so much anymore – the decline and fall of Latin language classes has seen to that – but it’s a nice one to have in your pocket. Maybe the […]

Sine Qua Non is one of my favorite Latin expressions – it literally means, “Without which, nothing.” You don’t see it so much anymore – the decline and fall of Latin language classes has seen to that – but it’s a nice one to have in your pocket. Maybe the […]

It’s the fifth and final section of Part One of Dare To Lead. “Curiosity and Grounded Confidence” is all about empowering leaders to keep striving toward the vulnerability skills that are so essential to daring leadership. This article will unpack the chapter, discuss its implications specifically for choral leaders, and then […]

Welcome to Week 21 of The Definitive Version, a regular feature of my website. You can read more about the project here and read all past entries here. Song: “Satin Doll” (1953)Composer: Duke Ellington & Billy StrayhornLyricist: Johnny MercerForm: AABAStandard Key: C Major Duke Ellington (1899-1974) was one of the most important compositional […]

Camping recently, I remembered an old habit from years earlier. I had learned that in the inevitable early-morning wakeup, it’s incredibly dark in the woods and hard to find anything. Before it gets dark the night before, I placed everything I’d need at 3am in a specific, intentional place. Then […]

The problem is, sometimes you’re too occupied to do the work precisely when it’s due. The solution is, do the work early. I don’t know why this is a breakthrough – the technical term is “not procrastinating.” And yet. It’s a game changer to give yourself permission – permission! – to […]

If you want something done right, you have to give clear, specific instructions. expect novices to be novice. give clear, specific feedback. don’t rest until they understand the intent and the method. maintain high standards while giving plenty of chances to fall. Why, what did you think I was going […]