Part II A Blog Series with Karine & Jeff Karine Veldhoen of Learn Forward Jeff Thomlinson of Take a Breath for Schools The essential ritual for creating ‘belonging’ in a
Thriving
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
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 ‘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,
Human-centered, empathetic design. In school communities.Using this process, you can approach school challenges confidently. You can cultivate creativity and forward momentum in your school.For years, I had a 'design for
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
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