Feel Me Brave
“Dare to be true” had an appealing ring to it back in my adolescent days. For me, the words summoned the courage to connect with my authentic self — to speak and act and relate to the world from that place. More than 20 years out, I have observed how the motto stands the test of time, though now with some nuance. My younger self tended to connect to this concept of “being true” in a way that felt bold. Applying it had more to do with my academic and professional pursuits. Now, at nearly 40 years old, life has had more of a chance...
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by Todd B. Bland Recently, a student writing for The Milton Paper asked me about my legacy — how I’d like to be known, once my tenure at Milton is complete. My list of goals is long, as you might imagine. Toward the top of that list is helping us all — as individuals and as an institution — be self-aware. We’d all agree that a data-wise leader is a more effective leader. The same is true for anyone undertaking an important endeavor: The more you know, the better equipped you are to move ahead purposefully, responsibly....
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