“Whether or not you are conscientiously following your destiny, your destiny is always following you.” – Martha Beck I have said this before, and I’ll say it again, education is a busy place. Some weeks feel like a whirlwind. Can you relate? It’s like that feeling when you’re driving to work, and suddenly you put …
This week, writing didn’t come as easily. But I’m doing it anyway. Why? Because I’m showing up to reflect on my learning, and even during the weeks when inspiration feels out of reach, the act of writing brings me back to my core. It’s a reminder of why I began this practice in the first …
“The gifts of those we serve are already there, and they are much easier to find if you choose to look.” George Couros recently shared this sentiment in his blog, and it resonates deeply. Learning is truly a journey, and if you’re in education, I’m sure you feel this too. In today’s rapidly changing world, …
“The heartbeat of education lives inside the walls of schools. Within those walls, you’ll find stories of kids and teachers in the mess of learning.” This sentiment, one I share in my book, The Leader Inside, speaks to the essence of what we strive to build—a learning ecosystem brimming with curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and growth. …
Leaders are often challenged by countless priorities and limited time, but knowing when to focus and when to lean on others can make all the difference. Yet, when there are too many priorities and only one you, what do you do? When the weight feels heavy, it's easy to get overwhelmed. In those moments, we …
“Lauren, I know you’re busy, but can we talk for a few minutes?” That’s a text I received from several teachers this week. Was I busy? Of course. I was in the whirlwind of meetings, professional learning sessions, phone calls, emails, and dealing with the impromptu events that inevitably come up. It’s busy. But here’s …
“Lauren - Thank you for today - it was time well spent.” I opened this simple yet profound message in my inbox today. Have you ever had those weeks where everything seems to blur together because you’re juggling so many important tasks that it’s hard to be fully present in each interaction, moment, or experience? …
"Decide what you want to be, and then do that work." - Ryan Holiday After nearly two decades in education, amidst the hustle and bustle of learning, teaching, being active in student life, attending and facilitating meetings and professional learning sessions, constant reading, relentless podcast listening, reflective writing, and creating systems and structures to help …
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” - Viktor Frankl I paused over this quote while scrolling through social media the other day. It resonated deeply, especially after a recent event where an acquaintance asked if …
“When we learn by example, we better lead others to learn on their own. Sometimes, not knowing something can benefit us if we are willing to model our own growth through the process.”- George Couros This sentiment from George Couros’ weekly blog, encouraged me to reflect on his influence on my journey. Years ago, George …
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