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I recently received an email from one of my mentors, Kaeli Lindholm, and it stopped me in my tracks. Her insights on leadership, strategy, and mobilizing people resonated deeply with me and reminded me of the power of intentional planning. Inspired by her wisdom, I began reflecting on my own journey and the lessons I’ve […]
Ghost towns didn’t just happen—they’re what you get when leaders fail to adapt, to plan, and to look ahead. Leadership today stands at a similar crossroads, where the most effective leaders will be those who are willing to evolve, invest in their own growth, and take charge of the future. If you’re serious about leading […]
Imagine if you had hard proof that a specific action you take today could revolutionize your results. What if you could say to your team, your school, or your organization: “I know this works because the research proves it—and the payoff is huge.” That’s the power of John Hattie’s effect sizes, and in this blog […]
Lead From Within… Look, you’ve heard it all before. “Take care of yourself,” “Put on your oxygen mask first,” “Self-care matters.” And yes, all that is true—but this isn’t just another reminder about bubble baths and morning affirmations. This is about something deeper. This is about becoming the kind of leader who invests in themselves […]
For the past few years, our admin team sends out a survey of questions for teachers to self assess on how they contribute to their own professional learning and team meetings, on the type of learning that was implemented this year, as well as to set up goals for next year. We co-construct the survey […]
The best way to know you are making an impact on student and teacher learning is by being intentional about how you plan for the work to happen and how you notice the work that is happening before, during, and after. It also is important to be intentional with how you measure it at multiple […]
As you’ve hopefully noticed by now, my leadership strategies aren’t just a “learn about leadership” kinda deal. It’s a “let’s actually build and launch your community into action THIS year” kinda deal. And while “learning” and “doing” are closely related, there’s one ingredient that must be added to the mix to create the magic. Commitment. […]
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