Uncle Don, Aunt Kathy, Mom and Dad circa 1962 Welcome December, the season of memorykeeping and memorymaking! We spend so much of the year hustling and keeping ahead of whatever’s next, but there’s a finality to this month that gives us permission to slow down, look around, and remember.   I love getting lost in recollections of the past, from summer vacations to first snowfalls, visits with friends, colleagues, neighbors and loved ones, traveling to be with family knowing we have only so...

Before I ever had a title, I learned what leadership really demands - adaptability, clarity, trust, and the courage to show up even when you feel unprepared. That first summer job, shared in the opening story below, became the foundation for everything I know about growing leadership in real schools, with real people, in real time. My first real leadership experience did not come with a fancy title, but it came with real responsibility. I was not even a teacher yet. I was 19 or 20, still in...

Mishkat Al Moumin is the Founder and President of The Communication of Success , transforming the way individuals and organizations succeed by bridging gaps in communication, leadership, and strategy to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities, and create impact and growth. This is a cross-post of her November 30th piece on LinkedIn  with her permission. Get your copy of Unseen, Unbroken and learn more about her powerful story! Contact her via email . Teaching at the Defense Language...