I think about the difference between following a recipe and knowing enough about cooking to improvise with confidence. People think they want to give their kids a recipe, when what they really want is to help their kids become chefs.

I’ve written a little about how the “show, don’t tell” mindset has started to seep into hiring, and have thought about how that might ultimately filter into the college admissions process. (You can see my post here.)

I’ll keep you posted on what I see “on the ground,” and I look forward to hearing your continuing thoughts as well.