Well, folks, we’ve been on quite the leadership journey together, diving deep into some of my favorite Taylor Swift lyrics to unearth some golden nuggets of leadership wisdom. As we wrap up this series, here are your cliff notes of what we’ve hummed along to… Honesty vs. Harmony Starting with the raw emotions in “All […]
April is flying by, which brings us closer to the “end” of the 23-24 school year. This is where most administrators are already thinking about next year, partly, hopefully, because at this point in the year…life feels easier. Hot sports opinion: did it get easier, or did you start doing hard… better? Click To Tweet
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In the series “Leadership Lessons from Lyrics,” this is week three comparing Tswift lyrics and the ever-shifting world of educational leadership…or at least, in the ways I’ve experienced it. Today’s lyric resonates personally, painfully, but also highlights the rewards of leading. These lyrics suggest a journey of self-discovery and resilience that are more relatable than
Leadership Lessons from Lyrics: You’re on Your Own, Kid…no, really. You totally are. Read More »
This is week two of “Leadership Lessons from Lyrics…did you see last week’s post? Loved the comments on Facebook, X, and even on IG of how it resonated with all of my leader peeps. So glad it’s not just me who feels like brutal honesty is NOT how we want to give…or receive feedback! This
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Listen. I fully appreciate the middle aged-ness of myself. Truly. However, this blog is about being TRANSPARENT as well, right? Not only am I a “seasoned” leader…I also might be have watched the “Eras” tour an OBNOXIOUS amount of times since it has come out. It’s the perfect thing to have playing in the
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When I talk about this space and what I share, I am always quick to mention that it is primarily a place where I share what I got wrong and my reflections on the experience in hopes that others could learn from it. I’ve even blogged about my lack of experience in new professional settings…especially
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Hiya stranger friends! I’m working to build a repository of “leadership” supports for my team that meets all the varied modalities of learning that they may have. I love to read but maybe a podcast floats their boat…or maybe they want a one-pager to reference in moments of “uh oh”. Whatever it is, I’m starting
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I’ve told you before that I think ChatGPT cuts my anxiety thinking down…I use it every darn day, ya’ll! What are the ways I am going to use it for this Thanksgiving?? Recipe Ideas: Ask ChatGPT for unique Thanksgiving recipes to impress your family with a twist on the traditional turkey, stuffing, or pumpkin pie.
ChatGPT takes on Thanksgiving: Use AI for meals and more! Read More »
I had the opportunity to chat with Leslie Kapuchuck yesterday for her podcast, The Leadership Podium, and we talked leadership, ChatGPT and so much more! She mentioned several of the posts I’ve shared on FB, and I realized that since my FB page isn’t public, I should share here as well! (Turns out it was
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Change can be overwhelming, especially for educators, administrators, or district leaders. But when it comes to new leadership in a school district, change is inevitable. A new leader can bring a fresh perspective, innovative ideas, and a new sense of hope for students and staff members. There are so many opportunities for growth, especially here
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