The Riddle of Honorary Doctorates: Prestige, Controversy, and Notable Recipients
Introduction Within academia, the conferral of degrees typically signifies the culmination of rigorous intellectual achievement. However, honorary doctorates occupy a distinct position in this tradition. These awards, often bestowed upon individuals outside the conventional academic sphere, serve as symbolic acknowledgments of exceptional contributions to society, culture, or public service. In contrast to earned PhDs, which […]
Chapter 2 Progress Update: Weather Doesn’t Care About Your Plan
Chapter two of Searching for Lost Mittens centers on a lesson I learned the hard way during the 2020 Serum Run Expedition: preparation matters, but it does not guarantee control. Thirteen of us spent nearly a year planning the expedition. We respected the history, the environment, and the risks. For the first several days on […]
The Adventure Strategist Is Officially Trademarked. Here’s Why That Matters.
We’re proud to share that The Adventure Strategist is now a federally registered trademark. This isn’t just a legal milestone. It’s a defining moment for how we name, protect, and scale the work we’ve been doing for years. The Adventure Strategist trademark was officially registered on January 13, 2026, under Class 41 for business training […]
The Entrepreneur’s Journey Is the Hero’s Journey (And the Trail Is Talking Back)
Entrepreneurship follows the Hero’s Journey: separation, initiation, and return. Learn how founders grow into leaders, navigate the messy middle, and bring value back to their community.
Millions of Students Face Steep Drop in Federal Aid as Nursing, Social Work & More Lose ‘Professional Degree’ Status
Facebook LinkedIn X Deep Dive: What’s Changing & Why It Matters (and What about Doctors of Strategic Leadership) What the Policy Shift Entails The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is moving forward with a significant redefinition of what constitutes a “professional degree” under federal student-loan rules. Under the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed […]