When we make decisions, do you think about how they impact your health? Depending on your position and the level of decisions you make, it is not just the impact on yourself at risk. Leaders have to lead. Decisions have to be made. What are the ways, strategies, and thoughts in decision-making? It is easy … Continue reading Decisions-How do they look?
Category: School Leadership 2.0
Seeds Grow, and we harvest
Each year I can look from my window and see the tractors pull into the fields. They cultivate and prepare, plant the seeds and add fertilizer to help the crops grow. I watch as the corn and beans grow. They reach tall into the sky. Soon it is time for the buses to make their … Continue reading Seeds Grow, and we harvest
Motivation-Validation
Monday's can be a day measured differently for many. It is based on the life experiences of the weekend, the feelings they have for where they are, expectations, mindsets, and the culture. Life journeys are different for each of us. Many things are not visible and are hard to detect. It takes effort to work … Continue reading Motivation-Validation
Positively Energizing Leadership
Positively Energizing Leadership is a new book out by Kim Cameron. He provides readers with a guided walk through the components of virtuous actions, relationships that create high performance, and the heliotropic effect. This book captures my interest with intriguing arguments, thoughts, and points. I am a positive leader but never classify myself as one. … Continue reading Positively Energizing Leadership
Stepping stones and stumbling blocks
“Hi Brenda, glad you could be here today for this interview. You have been in your previous district for a long time. I see it is your hometown. Why move? Are you going to use this as just a stepping stone in your career?” Great question. I would ask the same question in your position. … Continue reading Stepping stones and stumbling blocks
Unfamiliar territory? Consult the compass
When traveling in unfamiliar territory, explorers frequently consult their compasses to ensure they have not lost their way or are not headed in a direction away from their destination. The value of a compass is that it defines one direction—north. All other directions can be determined and selected or rejected based on this knowledge. Explores … Continue reading Unfamiliar territory? Consult the compass
Checking on Leadership
How do you check on your leadership? Do you have a checklist? Ask others? Reflect after reading about leadership? Many ways to check on leadership as you move through your journey. Are you achieving results, winning awards, and seeing progress on goals? These all demonstrate successful leadership. What do you think about these statements? Leading … Continue reading Checking on Leadership
Revisit, Reevaluate, and Reimagine
August is here and is always a reminder to me of a new school year. A time when leaders and teachers begin to revisit schedules, procedures, materials, and expectations. Looking over all of these things, we reevaluate what was accomplished in the previous year. Where are we currently with our goals? Where do we want … Continue reading Revisit, Reevaluate, and Reimagine
It only takes a spark!
“The power just went out; I can't see a thing.” “Hang on, I know I have candles somewhere. Oh no, only one match! I hope we can get the candle going with one match. Then we can start the others.” Moving to the country on our own as a young family took a little getting … Continue reading It only takes a spark!
Back to School 🍎
Fall is my favorite season! It is the time of year where you begin to harvest the fruits of your labor as a farmer. Pumpkins, corn, apples, marshmallows and chocolate, scarecrows, and school supplies are the best! The sounds of the shoppers looking for just the right color of a folder, the best bookbag, and … Continue reading Back to School 🍎