We know that readers are leaders and that leaders are learners…don’t we? Here are four books I encourage you to add to your peruse list this summer. Our dedication to personal and professional growth sets an example for our entire educational community. I encourage you to carry forward the knowledge and inspiration gained from any […]
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It can be jarring when your work is criticized but, before you head straight to the socials to lament or begin drafting your resignation letter, let’s think about how you can reframe the advice feedback to think of it as a gift…an opportunity to get better. Your instinctive reaction may be like mine…as an enneagram
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Summer is an exciting time for educators, but it can also be a challenging one. Planning feels like the last thing you wanna do…summer is when we get to reset, reflect, and renew our commitment to the reasons we do this job in the first place. My June was always spent in reflection mode. What
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Friends. Family. Readers of all my experiences… If you haven’t dove into the benefits of ChatGPT…let me help you. Listen. Stress snacking is a thing. Travel team softball mom stress and responsibilities is a thing. Working on your doctorate is a thing. Turning 45 is.a.whole.thing. The more I can NOT think about the better off
Chat GPT for the, ahem, middle aged, professional… Read More »
Spring is a season of new beginnings; for leaders, it’s an opportunity to reset and refocus their leadership strategies. As the flowers begin to bloom and the world awakens from its winter slumber, leaders can take this time to gear up for a new season of leadership. So how can leaders use the spring to
Leadership (old or new) in the spring… Read More »
Change is a constant in any organization, and this is especially true in the world of education. One significant change that can occur in schools is a shift in district leadership…in particular in my world, a new superintendent. I’ve long been a fan of the statement that all change is hard, even good change. Adapting
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I love a good book study. I like learning, I like learning with others…but I also know I am guilty of adding too much to my plate! Rather than just…not…this spring we’re doing a book study…BINGO! Why it’s going to be amazing? It’s synchronous. Read a chapter a week or it all over the weekend.
#CISDreads…a book study bingo! Read More »
I am fascinated by strong leadership. Leadership that outlasts a position, a title, an opportunity. Leadership is a fluid term, one that can encourage despite a collegial relationship or a “title” driven subset. It’s one that allows someone to see past who you are, and instead, be who you can BE. The leaders who
It’s the most glorious time of the year! You’re getting ready to welcome back your staff in preparation for the 22-23 school year…here are several ideas that have been shared in the Principals Staff Appreciation & Motivation Group. Admin that hasn’t joined? Come join us! Book study with motivational stickers and refillable cups! LOVE
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Educators are tired. Our plates are full and our brains are fried. Providing a book study for professional development doesn’t have to be boring. What if you engage and built leadership capacity via a book study…one that doesn’t look like it usually does? Knowing this, I still wanted to offer/facilitate an opportunity for leaders in
Leadership book tasting…any book, any role! Build capacity with a book study… Read More »