PermissionLast week, I spoke at a virtual conference on Lead AND Have a Life. It was a powerful experience of sharing with school leaders from around the world.Following a couple
Clarity
Sitting with dozens of school leaders on a speakers panel this June morning, the facilitator queried, “What’s the best thing you could do this summer to empower your next school
ACH! I’m in Crisis! Now what?! What’s the metaphor to describe the pain and suffering you are experiencing? Are you…. Drowning?In Triage?Or Backed into a Corner?Here are some crises of
3 Learnings on Goal Achievement
In Junior High, I started carrying a paper calendar in my purse. Even then, I pined over the DayTimer components. Later, in the 90s, I was an early adopter of
Empower Your Team through Crisis
Intense experiences must become our teachers. In an organization, every critical incident, crisis, or 'situation' is worthy of review and learning. The After Action Review (AAR) is the tool. What
High-performing school leaders set goals, focus on high leverage work, engage the team, monitor progress, and assess performance. This is the story of a school moving forward.However, it's much easier
Everyone wants to be part of something special! Students want to be part of something special. And, your school is that place, an exceptional space filled with learning, life, and
These days I am more afraid than usual. Usually, I'm not a very fearful person. Luckily, I enjoy the securities of privilege, love, and a homeland untouched by war in
Monday means more change. We are embarking on the gradual re-opening of schools, which represents the 3rd delivery model for education we're innovating on in this school year. We started
Today, one of the top priorities for principals and educational leaders may be to care for teachers. They are doing the sacred work of nourishing our children. Whether, online, in-class,