The Mobiüs Strip is a 3-dimensional figure representing the endless intertwining of the inner and outer. If you trace your finger along the path of the strip, you will at
The Climb
My leadership story inhabits my life story. I took the long way to 'Thriving.'Alongside my first steps into school leadership, the nest of my family went SPLAT! Unfortunately, my children
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
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
Design the most significant hour of the month for thriving: the team meeting.Make your team meetings dynamic and inspiring!My Design StoryWhen I was first hired as Chief Learning Officer, I
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.
We're reflecting on the possibility of the season with Mr. Jeff Harshad Thomlinson, co-founder of Take a Breath for Schools, yogi, spiritual seeker, mentor, and friend. Ultimately, this is an East-meets-West
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