Have you ever walked into a meeting and felt the tension in the room? I know I sure have! There’s just a gut feeling that this is not going to go well. Meeting anxiety is such a mood killer. It puts everyone immediately on edge. This weekend I listened to an episode of the Finding Mastery podcast […]
The Learning Experience: Being a Beginner, Part 2
A few weeks ago, I went through some training to become a certified consultant for a practice management software platform. Being in the learner seat was another great reminder of things to remember when teaching to ensure that learners are retaining as much of the content as possible and then able to use what they have […]
Wisdom from My Inner 13-year-old Boy
My social media and online name is txmischief, which is a nod to the mischievous 13-year-old boy that lives inside me. Spending several days with my niece recently has me thinking about that little guy and his influence on me. Why isn’t he a 13-year-old-girl, you might ask. I’m all for empowering girls (just ask my three […]
8 Things I learned from Randi Mayes
With the announcement of Randi Mayes’ retirement from her role as Executive Director of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), I have had all kinds of thoughts running through my head: some happy for her, some sad for the ILTA staff and community, and many nostalgic. Many people know that I have been active in […]
Are You Teaching Swimming or Preventing Drowning?
Years ago, I heard a story about someone being a first-time swim coach and realizing there were two different approaches to take – teaching swimming or preventing drowning. As a result, I wrote: “Are we teaching swimming or preventing drowning?” on a sticky note that I’ve kept over my desk. I keep it there, because […]