I want to share a story with you—a story that’s not just close to my heart but one that has been the driving force behind a pivotal shift in my approach to leadership. This is the story of how I went from inadvertently overwhelming my team to inspiring them to reach new heights, and how […]
Tag: educational leadership
Embracing Vulnerability and Transparency in Leadership and Lifestyle
As principals and leaders in education, you’re not just tasked with managing schools; you’re shaping the future. I know…this sounds a little cheesy and dramatic, but really, it is so true. As a principal, you are the one who carries the weight and responsibility for the mood and culture of the school. Teachers, students, and […]
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 […]
Welcome To The Jungle!
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The Double Edged Sword of Learning….And Implementing
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