An ITLC-sponsored series of informal discussions about leadership that are open to anyone in the IU IT community. Whether you are a current, emerging, or future leader, these discussions are for you.
Questions? Check out our event team and reach out.
Date and time: 05/19/2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Location: Virtual via Teams
Meeting ID: 225 634 137 273 5
Passcode: bo9XJ959
Contact information: Matthew Rhule: mrhule@iu.edu or May Moore: mfmoore@iu.edu
While organization is often praised as a virtue, “hyper-organization” can cross the line from a helpful tool into a source of stress. Research suggests that when the focus shifts from supporting our work to controlling every detail, organization can actually undermine flexibility, creativity and wellbeing.
**The following optional resources offer helpful context for our discussion. Explore them if you have time; no preparation is required to participate fully.
Why being too organized can hurt your productivity
Discussion of books on various topics including leadership, IT, communication, self-improvement, and more.
Check back soon for more upcoming ITLC Book Club discussions.
Date and time: 03/17/2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Location: Virtual via Teams
Meeting ID: 225 634 137 273 5
Passcode: bo9XJ959
Contact information: Matthew Rhule: mrhule@iu.edu or May Moore: mfmoore@iu.edu
Are you a Leader or are you just the world’s most expensive 'Fixer'?
Most of us got to where we are today because we were the best at what we did. We were the Subject Matter Experts. That expertise was our superpower. But what if that knowledge is holding you back?
Every time you 'dive into the details' to fix a minor mistake, you aren't just helping; you are physically preventing your team’s brains from growing. You are teaching them that they don't need to learn, because you will always be there to catch the ball. We aren’t just talking about 'time management.' We’re going to look at why your brain craves the comfort of the details, and how you can set the boundaries necessary to stop being a 'Fixer' and start being an 'Architect.'
By the end of this session, you’ll know exactly which details are worth your mental real estate—and which ones you need to let go of to finally let your team lead.
Articles
Unlearning What No Longer Serves You
Never, Never, Never, Stop Learning
How Your Brain Learns and How Continuing Education Can Keep It Sharp
Leadership Boundaries: How setting them helps you lead better
IT Leadership Community
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