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
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Have the last few days or weeks been overwhelming? EdLeaders, you don't have to stay stuck in overwhelm, frenzy, and exhaustion. Move from overwhelm to designing, from exhausted to artful,
The #1 Rule in School Leadership
School leaders, in the year like none other, remember the most important rule: It begins with me.Structural and Systemic OverwhelmOver the past year, I have looked into hundreds of school
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
This Year’s Best Book and 4 Ideas Worth Taking into 2022
What matters most is moving from a ‘believer’ to a ‘builder’ for the sake of equity! The 2021 Learn Forward™ standout EdLeadership book: Dolly Chugh’s The Person You Mean to Be.
Here are 4 big shifts that the best and brightest EdLeaders were discussing in 2021. In the Better Leaders, Better Schools Mastermind groups I participate, these ideas came up explicitly
After we pontificated about education for hours over 4pm decaf coffees, one of my long-time colleagues stood at the door and opined about the following:EgoJudgmentControl“Ego, judgment, control,” she cautioned, ”Those
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
The call is to break barriers for equity! It’s an exciting time to be a leader. It’s an exciting time to be a woman in educational leadership!As a female educational