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Hope is a Plan!
Conventional wisdom says that hope is not a plan. I disagree. Hope is most definitely a plan. Cultivating hope is a skill that we need to practice and develop, and hope is especially needed when facing hardship. This is a time globally, locally, and in …
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Knowers or Learners?
Are you creating a culture that honors knowers or learners on your team or in your classroom? When you honor knowers, you honor answers. When you honor learners, you honor questions. Knowers value being right. Learners value being curious. Knowers are often quick to come …
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Keep Asking Why
When you heard about the tragic murders of Asians in Atlanta, did you ask why? When you watched videos of police brutality against Black Americans, did you ask why? When you learn about the violence and oppression of marginalized people in this country, do you …
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Stay in the Discomfort
It is imperative that we stay in discomfort. Discomfort is a feeling of anxiety, uneasiness, and embarrassment. We must acknowledge this feeling and learn from it. Embracing discomfort is a form of compassion, learning, and honesty. Discomfort is a sign of something happening. Pay attention …
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Are You Listening?
An essential part of leadership and managing your direct reports is intentional listening. When you listen carefully to your people, you… Learn about the person Build trust with the person Understand more about the content/issue/circumstance Position yourself to collaborate and problem solve Ask better questions …
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Finding Joy
Are you finding joy in your work? Does it matter? I answer with a resounding ‘YES!’ A few years back, I was chatting with my nephew who was teaching middle school students. He was at a crossroad wondering whether to keep launching his career in …
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Leaders: Inclusivity Matters
Inclusivity matters. Do you have an inclusive workplace? Do your employees feel welcome each day? Do they have a sense of belonging in the community? Inclusivity matters. When people don’t feel a sense of belonging, they feel excluded, their performance goes down, and it impacts …
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Beginner’s Mindset in Leadership
When you approach leadership as a beginner, you see possibility and free yourself of imagined restrictions.
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Making Resolutions or Setting Intentions?
The tragic events at the Capitol building in Washington D.C. further highlighted the rampant racism, injustices, and inequities that have plagued this nation. There are few moments in school leadership where there is absolute clarity of right and wrong. Now is the time to take …
