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.
The how, what, and when of a message is critical to its delivery, understanding, and intent. I recall hearing as a child, “sticks and stone may break your bones, but words will never hurt you.” While completely untrue, I think adults may have said that to teach young people how to cope with the hurt words can cause.
I love history and understand that generally speaking, history is “his-story” and written by those in charge, or as recently noted, “history is written by the winners.”
While likely true, it doesn’t mean that things that happened didn’t happen; it just means the accounts may not be written or included whenever the story is told or retold. Possibly in an attempt to erase history, not have it not believed or otherwise have it unknown to generations that follow.
Blessings and favor stem from an existing relationship with God.
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.:
