It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for – the unveiling of ODK’s annual bracket for the men’s NCAA basketball championship! I’ve been sharing the ODK bracket since I became National President in 2012. My logic in picking the winners in the bracket is pretty simple – ODK always wins. Here’s how it…
Miscellaneous
Introducing Dr. Mike James – Newest Member of the NAC
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mike James to the National Advisory Council. In January 2015, Mike began a new role as the dean of the Honors College at Harding University. For the previous five years, he served as the director of the university’s campus in Porto Rafti, Greece. For this semester-abroad program…
Friday Fusion: The Best and Worst of Travel
Between Friday, Feb. 19 and Monday, March 2, I spent 11 days on the road. I’ve also been in out and of the Charlotte airport several times; however, there is no truth to the rumor that we are going to be setting up a satellite office in a concourse there. There was even one night when…
Monday Musings: The New Beginnings of 2015
When I walked into O∆K’s headquarters this morning, I was greeted by a butterfly. It may be a moth; regardless, it was beautiful. It was sitting on a table inside stretching its wings when I arrived. Although Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today to indicate six more weeks of winter, as I let the butterfly…
The Depths of a Simple Smile
Over the past six months, I have not only been traveling to points in Europe and Central America but also using these opportunities to discern the next phase of my life. Specifically, I am discerning where my heart is guiding me to use and share my leadership skills and experiences. Most recently I returned to…
The Legacy of Leaders
Great leaders leave a legacy in their wake, usually in the form of people who carry on the vision and values of their mentors. I had the privilege to witness that kind of leadership in action last week at the installation of our newest Omicron Delta Kappa Circle at Dallas Baptist University. University President Dr….
Day One: The Start of Our “Second Century”
I pondered whether a blog post on the day of our founding – yesterday, December 3 – or a blog post the day following our centennial (today, December 4) would be more appropriate. I obviously chose the latter. If you search earlier blog posts, you’ll find that in 2012 and 2013, I posted on our Society’s…