#Release the fear that we're not quite ready
As an assistant professor, especially in the first couple of years, so much is new. It’s easy to feel as if we’re never fully prepared...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Feb 11, 2021
- 2 min
#Release the fear of being scooped
Once “eureka!” strikes, how briskly triumph bends to terror’s brutal blows. It happens when we least expect it. We open an email, glance...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Aug 9, 2019
- 2 min
Leading Life: Less is more
Welcome back to the Leading Life series! I don’t know about you, but I often find that when I start to lose sight of something...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Jul 25, 2019
- 3 min
Leading Life: Story problems
Welcome back to the Leading Life series! Whether you’re a higher-ed leader trying to maintain some sense of balance or someone who simply...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- May 16, 2019
- 4 min
On the fence
We had a fence installed in our backyard a few weeks ago. As someone with a strong need for privacy and a fondness for spending time...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- May 2, 2019
- 4 min
Do you see what I see?
I’ve been thinking a lot about perspective lately. We all know how much our mental state shapes the way we experience things. As the...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Apr 18, 2019
- 3 min
Now that's another story
First off, a big thank you to all who offered words of encouragement following my last blog post, and a special shout out to those who...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Apr 4, 2019
- 3 min
Notes to self
I’m going to be honest… it’s been a tough week. Not the worst I’ve ever had, and nothing compared to what many people go through, yet...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Mar 7, 2019
- 4 min
Recombobulation, anyone?
I feel compelled to begin with a major disclaimer. I wrote this post on a plane at 11:30 last night after a couple of really busy days of...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Feb 7, 2019
- 6 min
Teaching... and learning
Would you rather listen to this post? You can find an audio version here. I’ve been reflecting lately on an experience I had with a...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Dec 27, 2018
- 2 min
Where do I begin?
Hello STANDOUT Professors and friends! Because I am still in the midst of holiday celebrations with family, I’m going to keep this short...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Dec 13, 2018
- 4 min
Stop this brain... I want to get off!
Has your brain been in overdrive lately? Mine certainly has. If you’re like me, you’ve been both blessed and cursed with a brain that...
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Elizabeth Odders-White
- Nov 1, 2018
- 5 min
Introducing The STANDOUT Professor blog!
Welcome to the very first post of The STANDOUT Professor blog! I’m so glad that you’ve decided to check it out! I know that you’re...
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