
5 Essential Tips for Crafting Effective Mission Statements in Higher Ed
Don’t say “great” if you mean “remarkable;” don’t use “succeed” if you mean “thrive.” I wish there was a nicer way to say it, but there isn’t, so: don’t be boring.

Limoncello: Lessons for Beating the Competition
During the tour and tasting, Valentino shared the secrets of how he has stayed in business, gained world-wide notoriety for his quality products, and buried his competitors.

4 Secrets to Maximizing the Impact of Your Mission Statement
A wise man once said, “If you try to go in every direction, you’ll end up nowhere.” That man was my neighbor Carl, and he was explaining that I was mowing my lawn like an moron, but his prudent words apply to missions and landscaping alike.

Four More “Elf” Life Lessons
Four things Buddy the Elf teaches us about work, life, and the importance of putting maple syrup on everything.

The Power of Story: How I Became an Unlikely Sports Fan
Part of what we do at EduCred Services is help institutions tell their story. Accreditation, compliance, and operations work out much better when your team (both internal and external) are rooting for you. Everyone’s story is unique and compelling; sharing yours invites people to become stakeholders in your journey.

Trick or Treat: The Costumed Leader
Whether you’re familiar with the term or not, you’ve met a costumed leader. You know, the person in executive management role who thinks they are leading but lacks the characteristics or tools to actually be effective in that role. They are disguised by authority, title, and position.