I had a great conversation with a school leader the other day about the paradox of ending the year and planning for the next. I…
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I had a great conversation with a school leader the other day about the paradox of ending the year and planning for the next. I…
Continue reading 7 End of Year Traps School Leaders Must Avoid
This week, I had an awesome opportunity to keynote a leadership conference. Yes, I do that often, but this time I decided to do something…
Continue reading Three Reasons Why Leaders Must Grow More Leaders
School leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience and outcomes of students. In order to create an environment that fosters academic excellence,…
Continue reading Elevating Leadership: Seven Compelling Reasons for Team Development
I love March…I really do! March Madness, spring is coming our way, some sunshine and occasionally warmer weather. March is a great month. As a…
Continue reading Be Seen: Five Awesome Strategies to Increase Leader Visibility
I spend a lot of time in schools as a part of the work I do. Often, principals ask for advice on time management, walkthrough…
The calendar has flipped to March, we have ‘sprung forward’, and schools across the nation are gearing up for what’s affectionately known as “March Madness.”…
During the course of my leadership career, one of the most meaningful steps I would take every year would be to have a two day…
Continue reading Three Big Reasons You Need a Facilitator for Your Leadership Retreat
It’s hiring season and leaders have got their work cut out for them. As principals gear up for the challenges and opportunities of the upcoming…
Continue reading 5 Crucial Steps for School Leaders to Hire Effectively in the Coming School Year
Recently, I was working with one of my schools and having some discussion around expectations of professionalism both in and out of the classroom. The…
Continue reading Five Tips for Navigating the Hard Conversations
“I just don’t think the people downtown have any clue what we do over here!” Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. I’m sure…