Lynn F. Austin is an author, educator, and EdTech consultant, and a doctoral candidate focused on AI strategy and innovation in higher education. With a foundation in faith and years of experience in business and education, Lynn helps people achieve their highest potential through practical strategy and clear communication. Her leadership in innovation and faculty development makes her a trusted speaker, coach, and business consultant. A valued voice in academic and business circles, Lynn writes frequently on AI in higher education and is the author of The BOM: Betting on Me, The Newman Tales series, and other business, motivational, and faith-based books. She equips professionals, educators, and students to thrive with purpose and lead with wisdom.
As we mature, we come to understand and become accountable for higher levels of responsibility. As toddlers, we have limited responsibilities but tend to learn quickly that being responsible has its rewards. In 1 Corinthians 13:11, Paul shares “When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.”
What does serve, service and serving mean to you? Over the years, when I’ve had days where I felt sad or down, people have told me to give what I feel I’m lacking, i.e., give love, support, charity, etc.
Dare to be better in all that you do.
While we witness the events unfolding all around us. It is somewhat surreal to think that MLK’s words on the “Other America” spoken some 52 years ago ring loudly to this day in the voice of protestors and those who have lost loved ones. So that you can appreciate what I am speaking about, here are the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:
Enough is enough, is often used in reference to wanting something to stop because you can no longer accept or deal with it.
In Beast Mode, it’s not about comparing yourself to others but focusing on pushing past your own limits. Win by being the best at being you—embracing your unique strengths, challenges, and resilience as part of your journey. With unwavering focus, faith, and resilience, you can unlock the warrior within and rise above life’s obstacles.
Early Saturday morning out on the patio in Phoenix in May reflections…
Rarely can one intentionally hurt, harm, take and destroy without ramifications. Now or later what we do manages to come back around to us. But if this is done to you….
