We all have moments in our lives that live at the forefront of our memories. Often, it's hard to recognize these defining moments as they unfold. In their book The Power of Moments, Chip Heath and Dan Heath write, “Defining moments shape our lives, but we don’t have to wait for them to happen. We …
Let your hopes lead you forward, while leaving your fears behind. While writing this, the words “hopes” and “fears” struck a chord with me, reflecting on my journey as a blogger over the past several years. Each blog post I share carries a piece of my story and the fear that accompanies it. In the …
Continue reading The Leader Inside: Stories of Mentorship to Inspire the Leader Within
Pursuing Leadership When I was pursuing my leadership credentials, I brought the experiences and advice I've encountered over the years from my educator family, my own teachers, and leaders with me. I would sit in my classes and reflect on the following questions, "Lauren, are there specific leaders who have left a lasting impression on …
Continue reading From Teacher to Leader: An Open Roadmap of Advice
Nurturing Leaders: Embracing the Next Generation As you live in the world of education, you may have noticed that there are limitless possibilities for shaping and developing the mindsets, actions, and choices of future generations over the course of their career timelines. You have unique opportunities to create experiences that empower learners to choose a …
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