It came up again this week. I heard about a Superintendent outlining the 'way forward is forward-focused' amidst his leadership academy. I coached Principals trying to outline one and three-year
Clarity
Here's how to do better... Effective Communication for Teacher Satisfaction This year, we read First, Break All the Rules on how to attract, focus, and keep the most talented employees.
School leaders often can feel stuck. Sometimes, they are stuck in systems that don't appreciate them, don't support them, or don't listen to them. Sometimes, they are stuck between parents
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
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
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