Listening. Learning. Leading.

Recently, I was having a conversation with a group of leaders and was asked some of the ways I approach listening, learning, and leading. I love the way the three words were organized in this question. As a leader, many may think that you have to lead first in order to listen and learn. However, …

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It Starts With Listening

This week, as I sat in meetings and one-on-one conversations, I noticed something. There were moments where it felt like educators and leaders didn’t need another initiative or plan. They needed space…space to talk, to process, and to be heard. In my book The Leader Inside, I share that “the people who cross your path …

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More Listening and Learning

“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, …

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