I had the privilege of co-presenting at the annual CASS Start Right conference for school leaders last week. It was an honor to be in a room full of leaders who were willing to give up a few days of their precious summer to learn and grow their leadership. In one of the parts of […]
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Breaking Free from Burnout: A Principal’s Guide to Rediscovering Joy in Leadership
My Transformation from Overwhelm to Inspiration For too long, I wore my exhaustion like a badge of honor. As a seasoned school administrator, I was no stranger to the crushing weight of endless responsibilities. Day in and day out, I battled the burnout that seemed to be a non-negotiable part of my job. But what […]
Key Sessions to Transform From Overwhelmed to Inspired Leadership
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 […]
Welcome To The Jungle!
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The Double Edged Sword of Learning….And Implementing
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Leading Through Teaching Actions
Good teaching is good teaching. No matter what language or subject you are teaching in, good teaching that engages, inspires and motives the learner will prevail. The teaching and leading actions stay the same, the only thing that changes is the outcome or subject. The same goes for leaders in schools. They are teachers too […]
The Nerve To Lead
“It takes more than talent. It takes a kind of nerve . . . a kind of nerve, and a lot of hard, hard work.” —Georgia O’Keeffe Should I take this leap of faith rather than staying put? What if this opportunity is the one that I should not pass up? It isn’t the right time for […]
A Little Pep Talk
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4 Things I Implement To Ensure I Keep Growing In Leadership
There are so many things to do in leadership, so many people to check in with, so many schedules, so many deadlines, etc., etc., etc. However, all of these tasks and responsibilities can really take a toll on a person and invite stagnancy or overwhelm, if we are not careful. What I mean by that, […]