Michelle D. JonesMy 100 Day Sabbatical — Question & Attempted Answers EditionWhen I returned from sabbatical I asked my community on social media what they were most curious about. Here I collected most of their…Jan 18, 20231Jan 18, 20231
Michelle D. JonesMy 100 Day Sabbatical: A By The Numbers RecapA few days ago I returned from my first ever sabbatical. The small college I founded has a sabbatical policy that allows for a 1 to 3 month…Jan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
Michelle D. JonesBeing A Revolutionary Professor: How To Shake Up Higher Education From The InsideLately I’ve heard from numerous professors who want to teach differently, but who feel stuck because of the bureaucracy of higher…Apr 16, 2021Apr 16, 2021
Michelle D. JonesThe Complex Simplicity of ConnectionsIllustrated knot of life relationships to show how building an intentional network people can impact the direction of one’s life and work.Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021
Michelle D. JonesThe Truth Of Founding A Nonprofit: Living 2 Years Without A SalaryFor the first two years of starting a college from scratch I chose to not accept a salary. I was in my late 30’s…Mar 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
Michelle D. JonesThe Love Project: How My Quest to Understand Love Made Me a Better LeaderHow taking a closer look at my relationship with love and vulnerability helped me be a better partner, sibling, friend, and leader.Feb 6, 20211Feb 6, 20211
Michelle D. JonesThe Costs and Benefits of Living Simply — my 11 years in a tiny homeSeptember 2021 will mark my eleventh year living in my tiny home. It’s amazing how something that once seemed so extraordinary can become…Jan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021
Michelle D. JonesLessons Learned About Inclusion While Starting a New CollegeThis article is a re-post of an article I wrote for Metropolitan Universities Journal Vol 29 No 1 (2018): Equity and Inclusion: Expanding…Feb 19, 2018Feb 19, 2018
Michelle D. JonesHow We Are Showing Our Work at Wayfinding AcademyInspired by Austin Kleon’s book Show Your Work and fueled by the desire to share more of the story behind what’s going on at Wayfinding…Jan 22, 2018Jan 22, 2018