I stepped into leadership knowing it was hard but actually, it was harder than I had originally thought. But after reflecting back after so many years in it, I realized it wasn’t the actual job that was making it so difficult, but the decisions I made, forgetting to clarify my core values, and not setting […]
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Embracing Feedback: Choosing Curiosity over Defensiveness
Ok…this is a raw post this week. Maybe it feels a little more raw because I am a leader of a school, a tough love mama, learning a new school year, aaaannnnndddd we have been in hockey evaluations (tryouts) since the middle of August. Feedback has been living in these areas of my life and […]
How to Run Meetings – That Make Things Happen
Meetings. We love to hate them, don’t we? They’re like the kale of the corporate world – necessary, but oh-so-unappetizing. I honestly think running meetings is really difficult. I became tired of leading meetings that seem to have a life of their own, wandering aimlessly from one pointless discussion to another, and never having clarity […]
My Big Ticket Items In My Leadership That Were Inspired By Taylor Swift
Listen, Taylor Swift is taking over the world! Or at least that is all I have heard about this summer on social media. What is it about her that everyone loves and connects with? I have been reflecting on this for awhile…I know…it’s a little odd. But I want to inspire people like she does […]
Start Before You Are Ready
There are so many big rocks and conundrums that come our way each day as administrators. These questions and problems really have to make us think and weigh out the best options. It can get exhausting and can weigh heavy on your heart. I really felt this and was always second guessing and losing sleep […]
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The Double Edged Sword of Learning….And Implementing
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