Terrell Strayhorn

Terrell Strayhorn

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What it Takes to Enter and Benefit from Working in a State of Flow

It’s quite possible greater creativity, productivity, problem solving, answers and progress are a result of a heightened mindset not yet widely or fully understood or practiced. Flow is that state of mind and skill set and it has been defined in different ways.

The pros and cons of part-time/hourly work

For many people — those between jobs, retirees who don’t want to be fully retired, or students who’ve recently graduated and aren’t sure what they want to do — part-time/hourly wage jobs are often a good option. After speaking with several acquaintances who are considering part ...

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Our Mental Health & Provides Mechanisms for Coping

The world has become well acquainted with the term “social ...

Why Terrell Strives to Engage the Public as a Professor

College and university professors have a unique opportunity to shape public discourse and to ...

How To Be A Strong Remote Leader During Lockdown

With anxieties riding high and job security precarious, there has never been a more crucial time ...

Strayhorn Wins Three American College Personnel Association Awards

Do Good Work LLC is proud to announce that Dr. Terrell Strayhorn recently won three ...

the Importance of Reading and Having a Growth Mindset

Given the nature of my work, there really isn’t a typical day per se. Typically, I wake up early, make ...

Little Da Vincis Podcast: Interview with Dr. Strayhorn

Terrell's passion for combining his strong research skills with his impressive leadership experience ...

5 Things To Know About Sense Of Belonging

It was Thursday. Light rain drizzling outside, expected high of 73 degrees. I was leaving the Marriott in Champaign, Illinois after ...

Crisis Survival Guide: How 66 CEOs & Executives Are Leading From Home

There are leadership lessons to be learned from bad situations, and strong leaders know that ...

How Black Colleges Must Prepare for the Coming Enrollment Bust

An enrollment bust is set to hit higher education by 2026, if not sooner. Demographers and ...

6 Tips for Writing Standout Teaching Statements

Contributing your unique instructional voice to an academic community is a thrilling prospect.

Entrepreneurship, Scholarship & Belonging

Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, President & CEO of Do Good Work Educational Consulting that provides strategic planning, enrolment ...

The Difference Between A Boss And A Leader

I get this question a lot, especially from students and aspiring entrepreneurs. “What’s the difference between a boss and ...

Developing Mindful Leaders

Some time ago, I was asked to share my thoughts about Mindful Leadership. Acquainted with the topic but not entirely sure of ...

Workplace Burnout And Creating Your Space

A recent Gallup poll suggests that approximately two-thirds of all full-time workers experience BURNOUT on the job.