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,
Vibrant Teams
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
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
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
Transparency is a key ingredient of trust. Transparency serves relationships and honours mutual accountability. Sharing Our Goals My Grade 5 students discovered this secret. They each set personalized learning goals
Everyone wants to be part of something special! Students want to be part of something special. And, your school is that place, an exceptional space filled with learning, life, and
"What does 'No fixing, saving, advising, or correcting each other' mean?" she asked. Her question was so insightful. As a new member of our team, she had seen this commonly
We have a touchstone called "trust" on our school team. We need it more than ever right now. A Time of Tumult The overwhelm, anxiety, and stress are higher than