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  • Words Go Into You

    Sometimes I hear a phrase, and even though the topic isn’t about identity – it just gives insight into identity and identity formation.  This is one of those phrases. When… Read more

  • Douchemuggery

    Douchemuggery = when you bring your own mug into the cafe and restaurant because you’re way to high maintenance to use theirs. This might be one of my identities. #douchemuggery… Read more

  • Watch Greatness

    The great theologian Tracy Morgan asked – How you going to expect to be great if you don’t study greatness?  Okay, those weren’t the exact words, but close enough.  We… Read more

  • Hiding Behind a Blog

    Originally posted on identitySPECIALIST: You know what they say about opinions right? I love the ability and the freedom that we have when we blog.  We can express ideas that… Read more

  • A Mentor and Humility

    There is something about having a mentor who can kick your butt.  It takes humility to even have one.  They keep you in check and keep you humble.  I’ll even… Read more

  • Insight into the Complainers in Your Life

    I once wrote this blog post about Leader’s Competence.  There are 4 levels and they are: 1. Unconsciously Incompetent 2. Consciously Inompetent 3. Consciously Competent 4. Unconsciously Competent At the… Read more

  • Take Camp with You

    I just spent the past 3 weeks speaking to hundreds of students.  I was thinking about the past few weeks.  I am overwhelmed at the opportunity to get to speak… Read more

  • 5 Word Story

    If you have ever heard me speak about identity before – you’ve probably heard me walk through a 5 word story exercise.  It’s a great tool to start a conversation… Read more

  • Where I Come From

    It’s been a few weeks since I got back from the Philippines. I am processing through all the stories and the things that I got to see and experience while… Read more

  • Homeland

    Here are completely random thoughts about being in the homeland. I’ve been home for a few days – home meaning the homeland. I have been in the Philippines for the… Read more

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I’m Lem Usita, Ed.D.

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