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
The Climb
Recently, I heard the story of a friend-of-a-friend Principal facing her school survey results. Each year, she would sit down late on a Friday night, after the family went to
Once, there lived a scorpion and a frog. The scorpion wanted to cross the pond, but alas, couldn’t swim. So, he asked the Frog to carry him across. “I would,”
Getting a Grip if You’re Tumbling
When life sends us grim letters, reminding us of its fragility, we can easily get derailed. When illness, death, tragedy, criticism, or crisis strikes, we can tumble quickly. When we
Your teachers are incredible talents. Ultimately, they are the stars of schools. The Principal (and Vice Principal) are the agents. School leaders, we have to launch the stardom of teachers
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
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.
Are you trapped in the ‘hustle culture?’ The ‘hustle culture’ prioritizes busyness over wellness, sacrifice over sustainability, and availability over effectiveness. During Covid, we found ourselves in this place. With
Are you ‘stuck’ on the treadmill of overwhelm? You can get off. Let's explore. System-level overwhelm is real.This week, I spoke with one Principal (11 years) who has 800 students
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,