When people start leaving an organization, leaders often look first at the numbers: headcount, coverage, hiring timelines, and workload. Those matter, but turnover also creates a quieter risk. Trust can drain from the people who stay. Employees notice who leaves. They wonder why. They ask whether their own future is safe, whether managers are listening, and whether the organization still deserves their best effort. In that moment, leadership is not just about keeping work moving. It is...

Choosing an optometry school is not just looking at National Board performance. That is important, but really this decision is about how you want to learn, where you want to train, which patients you hope to serve, and what kind of clinician you want to become. For the 2026-27 application cycle, strong applicants will need more than solid grades and a complete OptomCAS file. They will need a clear school list, a thoughtful reason for each program, and an interview style that shows...

Leaving a job in higher education can feel like closing a chapter in your career. Whether you are moving to a new institution, getting a promotion, or pursuing other opportunities - how you leave matters! Burning bridges with colleagues, supervisors, or the institution itself can create lasting challenges for your career. Maintaining professional relationships when you leave higher education opens doors for future collaborations, references, and personal growth. Let me point out why I...