Hope College President Matt Scogin:

If we give students an education without requiring any payment up-front, we are sending them a clear message: “We believe in you. So much that we are willing to bet the future of this institution on you.” It’s one thing for us to say that; it’s another thing to put our money where our mouth is.

In college admissions, the only thing spooky about Halloween is that it’s the day before November 1.

I’ve come to realize that setting aside intentional time for processing & reflection soon after attending a conference or other professional development experience is crucial.

I routinely set aside a couple of hours or even a half day after the event to go through all of my notes, pull out key concepts, think about new ideas, and establish next actions.

Let’s face it: this processing time is unlikely to happen once you’re back in the office, having resumed your daily workload and serving your team. It’s not the kind of thing we drift toward.

If it’s worth the investment to attend, why not finish well?