Leading on the #RoadToAwesome
Late last week I got a text from someone I’ve been supporting on their leadership journey. She shared with me that she had landed her…
Continue reading If Your School Could Talk: A Letter to the New Principal
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.”…
Change is a constant in the world of education. I know, it probably doesn’t feel that way and if you look in some classrooms you’d…
Continue reading Get Clear: Five Reasons Leaders Need Clarity in 2024
This week’s weather has been unreal. The warnings about the coming winter storm arrived early in the week. We had plenty of time to prepare…
Continue reading Weathering the Storm: Three Leadership Tips for Challenging Times
During the course of this past calendar year, 2023, I learned a lot about leadership. Yes, even the expert in leadership can continue to learn.…
Continue reading Leading in 2024: The Five Essential Ways Leaders Must Show Up
I had an awesome visit to a high school here in the Omaha area this week. I’ve been working with this school for nearly two…
Continue reading The Impact of Classroom Arrangement on Learning: A Teacher’s Perspective
Welcome to the ‘Leaning into Leadership’ podcast, where we explore the dynamic world of leadership through insightful conversations with industry trailblazers, thought leaders, and seasoned…
As the holiday season approaches, both students and teachers find themselves counting down the days until a well-deserved break. However, the period leading up to…
Continue reading The Next Four Weeks – Counting Down or Making them Count?
I had a leader ask me this week what I thought the most important ability a leader could possibly have. I thought for a moment…
As the last bus pulled away, I let out a big breath…a sigh of relief. Finally, the break was upon us and I could get…
Continue reading Three Important Areas for Reflection at Winter Break