“Leaders need to be visionary, but they need to also be able to utilize the people they work with to create a vision of what school should and could be together” (p. 9). This sentiment was shared by George Couros in his latest book co-written with Allyson Apsey, titled, What Makes a Great Principal: The …
Throughout your careers, I hope you discover that teaching and leading are genuine callings. They're not just tasks; they provide an opportunity to lead for legacy and shape stories for yourself and others. You acknowledge that these roles can be exceptionally challenging, emotionally draining, and incredibly exhausting. You also know that teaching is the most …
This week, amidst snorkeling in Hawaii, I vividly remember sliding off a raft boat into the most mesmerizing, bluest crystal-clear ocean I have ever seen. Although a ladder was there, I chose to plunge into the water without its support, cherishing the sense of independence at that moment. Discovering Hidden Treasures I’ll never take for …
6 Ideas to Empower, Inspire, and Guide New Teachers As summer begins to slip away, you find yourself drawn closer to the meaningful work that lies ahead. A new academic year breathes meaning into fresh starts, rekindling connections with students, colleagues, families, and the community in which you serve. For many of you, the summer …
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Collecting Experiences As passionate educators, you live in a treasure trove of memories, collecting experiences, and interactions that have been accumulated over the course of time. Every role you undertake presents opportunities that invite you to think about the educator you once were and the educator you aspire to be. If you have been entrusted …
Read the entire blog series, Mentorship Matters by clicking HERE. Getting Personal and Authentic In the captivating book, Personal and Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime, by Thomas C. Murray, he bravely opens up about the power of vulnerability. From the very beginning, Murray shares a heartfelt story about the profound influence his mentor …
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Education is a busy place to be. You recognize that your days and minutes are precious because you have a tremendous responsibility resting on your shoulders. Afterall, you have been chosen and entrusted by your organization to see the good and bring out the best in those you serve. Learning ecosystems are inundated with a …
Leadership is a choice. It rests on the shoulders of influence and inspiration, not compliance and control. Leadership is not a title, it’s an opportunity to recognize the greatness that lives inside others. It’s not about taking the credit for the work, but giving it to others. Leadership is about inspiring others to cultivate confidence …
Your Time Matters Have you ever arrived to the end of a day and wondered what happened to the moments in between? Education is a busy space filled with interactions and frames of time that bridge ideas and fill your perceptions with the way you can approach action. As new ideas and challenges arise, the …
Have you ever thought about how your personal evolution and the path to transformation exists in the small things? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Happiness doesn’t just exist in where we are, it lives in what we do to get there. Recently, I have been reflecting on how the …
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