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Thoughts + Wonderings


Why Now Is the Perfect Time for Team Retrospectives
Why Now Is the Perfect Time for Team Retrospectives According to behavioral scientist Katy Milkman , natural transitions—like the end of...
Pat (PK) Kearney
Mar 253 min read


How the Eisenhower Matrix Helps You Focus on What Matters Most
Feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list? The Eisenhower Matrix is a simple, visual tool that helps you cut through the noise, prioritize with purpose, and spend more time on what truly matters. Learn how to use it—and how to make your calendar and tools reflect your real priorities.
Pat (PK) Kearney
Mar 152 min read


Leadership Lessons from History: Crisis Response vs Crisis Prevention
Rethink leadership with lessons from history—team-building, psychological safety, and redefining leadership for stronger teams and schools.
Pat (PK) Kearney
Mar 34 min read


The Ladder of Inference: How Our Assumptions Shape Reality
Your brain is wired for speed. It fills in gaps, makes assumptions, and jumps to conclusions—sometimes without you even noticing. When a...
Pat (PK) Kearney
Feb 22 min read


An Integral Approach to Leadership Coaching
Feeling stuck in your leadership? Many leaders struggle with overwhelm, decision fatigue, and finding balance between impact and well-being.
Pat (PK) Kearney
Feb 13 min read


From Conflict to Collaboration: Building Trust-Based Teams
One of the most frequent challenges I hear from leaders and teams is navigating workplace conflict. When I dig deeper, I often discover...
Pat (PK) Kearney
Dec 5, 20244 min read


Navigating Election Uncertainty with Design Thinking
When things are uncertain, Design Thinking gives a way forward, offering a practical, human-centered approach to navigating challenges.
Pat (PK) Kearney
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Coaching for Empowerment: The Power of Asking More and Telling Less
As educators and leaders, we often feel pressure to have all the answers. But what if the most powerful thing we could do was ask better...
Pat (PK) Kearney
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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