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
Focus and Simplicity
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
In the end, there were tears and laughter. Our stories brought forward the emotion. The emotion needed to be experienced. Truly, whether you're crawling or cheering this year, tell your
You are a school leader - educated, high-achieving, self-directed, and intentional. You are responsible for so much and need to focus on what matters most as you balance many complexities.
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
Success breeds success. Don't you agree? Everyone wants to feel a sense of momentum, achievement, and even victory. In my life, feeling ‘stuck’ is one of my deepest fears. However,
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
The sweet smell of tomatoes on my fingers is the fragrance of summer. Indeed, I hear the invitation from my Indigenous brothers and sisters to honor the land. So, I
Prioritize what matters most?!I can hear the response, "We can't. There are too many urgent demands. Covid has us all on our heels. We're underwater." I know Principals are teaching
Taming my Nemesis, the Time Beast
In the OverwhelmWhen I started out as a young leader, I worked hard. I stayed late. I took work home. My laptop was my bedtime companion. I didn’t have much