by Lori Ann King | Apr 20, 2026 | Self-Care
Recess isn’t something we outgrow. It’s something we forget—and then have to choose again. I had the coolest conversation with a colleague this month. He’s a student advisor, and he tells his students something simple and unexpected: Make time for recess. The moment...
by Lori Ann King | Apr 7, 2026 | Mindset
Something is changing… and it’s happening in the middle of uncertainty. A few weeks ago, I shared that my mentor and new boss is leaving. Not immediately. There is still work for her to do here. We still have time. And yet, things are shifting. Meetings are getting...
by Lori Ann King | Apr 1, 2026 | Life Lessons
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about depth over reach and impact over numbers. It’s easy to get caught up in numbers. Followers. Attendance. Growth curves. Even in my own small corner, I notice it. My coffee talks at work usually gather between 19 and 25 people. This...
by Lori Ann King | Mar 24, 2026 | Self-Care
Every once in a while, we come back to what we know: routine can help manage times of anxiety and stress. A few weeks back, Jim and I both had a cold. Nothing major, but it lingered. We slept more, moved less, and gave ourselves permission to skip the gym, the bike,...
by Lori Ann King | Mar 17, 2026 | Leadership and Culture
The moment I heard my mentor was leaving, fear asked one question: “What about me?” My promise to myself last year, after a long break from writing, was to be as authentic as possible. To stay aligned with my truth. That promise comes with vulnerability. And...
