Category: Principals and Teachers Network

It takes Wisdom, Wit and Essential Skills to Lead

It takes Wisdom, Wit and Essential Skills to Lead

Leaders are essential to organizations now more than at any other time. The skills needed for leaders to help staff and students grow include: OrganizingCultivatingMotivatingEmpowermentEncouragementVisionCommitment DedicationBalanceTrustCollaborative InfluenceInspirationCourage There are several more you could add to the list. What would you add? Leading is serious business! When you are leading to make improvements and changes, it … Continue reading It takes Wisdom, Wit and Essential Skills to Lead →

Solution Weekly

http://www.bethesolutiondaily.com You Matter! What a privilege I had this past week to help an organization that helped to instill in me the qualities of leadership needed for a successful career. For an organization to grow and to continue to thrive after 50 years is fantastic! The takeaways from the conference are many, but the most … Continue reading Solution Weekly →

Leaders not managers, Managers are Leaders

I do not know about you, but the words leader and manager are confusing! I did not understand these different roles at all until I was involved with the Wallace Foundation. As a Principal, I had the opportunity to work with them on the SAM’s project (School Administrator Manager). https://www.wallacefoundation.org/principal-story/pages/sam-project.aspx Managers are the key to … Continue reading Leaders not managers, Managers are Leaders →

Teaching Inspiration and Exhaustion

#Bethesolutiondaily If you are in the teaching profession today, why? Why did you become a teacher? Most likely, you have a vision of individuals who inspired you to dive into this profession. It is the inspiration that often leads us into the lifelong career paths we find ourselves in today. Jennifer Gonzalez at Cult of … Continue reading Teaching Inspiration and Exhaustion →

Create the roads, Clear the Path

Friday Focus-Leadership Each day we are reminded of the importance of many things, but leadership is essential in every aspect of life. Leadership is the deciding factor of accomplishing the work, goals, and delivery of success to every component in our chain of command. Make people feel important who work for you, with you, or … Continue reading Create the roads, Clear the Path →

Wednesday Wisdom

Which comes first, wisdom or knowledge? Wisdom is built on knowledge. So does that mean you can be both wise and knowledgeable? Then you can't be wise without being knowledgeable. What do you think? Is it the same as an egg before chicken or the chicken before an egg? Knowledge is knowing about something. I … Continue reading Wednesday Wisdom →

Measuring Meaningfulness

I constantly measure the meaningfulness of the messages I send, the information I share, and how I impact those who choose to read my posts. I intend to always help with driving solution-focused thinking and increasing the positives we share in day-to-day interactions. One thing missing is an opportunity for others to share what they … Continue reading Measuring Meaningfulness →

October is a time to celebrate!

I believe you can always find something to celebrate! Many people will say holidays were created so people in the card business could sell more cards. Sounds like a great business plan. However, I don't think that is a factual statement. A fact check opportunity for someone. October marks the start of fall for me, … Continue reading October is a time to celebrate! →