Leading on the #RoadToAwesome
As a high school principal, I remember many sleepless nights during the holiday season. The stress of trying to balance staff morale, student behavior, and…
Continue reading Holiday Survival Guide for School Leaders: Practical Tips for the Season
In the work I do today, I am frequently on zoom with or in person with school leaders. The most common challenge that school leaders…
Continue reading Finding Focus: Moving from Overwhelmed to Intentional
I spent the week at the Association for Middle Level Educators (AMLE) conference in Nashville. I had the opportunity to speak to about 250 school…
Continue reading Stop Reacting: 5 Ways to Build Effective Leadership Systems
As is true in most weeks, I had several conversations this week with leaders who are interested in working with me through either coaching or…
Continue reading The Power of Leadership Clarity: Are You Aligned With Your Purpose?
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to work with a handful of school leaders. They talked with me a lot, asking questions as well,…
Continue reading 10 Engaging Ways to Strengthen Communication with Your Staff
October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of school principals across the country. The role of…
Continue reading Why Principals Matter: Celebrating National Principals Month
One of my best friends is a district-level leader. He called the other day to share a situation that had happened on one of their…
As a school leader, you know how fast your day can slip away. You walk into the office with a clear plan, ready to focus…
Continue reading Time Bandits: What’s Stealing Your Leadership Time?
Remember that ad from the early 90’s, “Stop the Insanity” Susan Powter would shout. Her focus was about overweight people who just continued to do…
Continue reading Stop the Insanity: 5 Steps to Prioritize Your Leadership Actions
As school leaders, we often begin the day with the best intentions. You plan to be in classrooms, spend time in the hallways engaging with…