A handwritten letter appeared on my desk for the mail delivery. It was my Amanda from several years ago. I will call her to take her to lunch. “Mrs. Yoho I saved all of our journals, they saved my life.”
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Are you afraid?
Do you have something you are afraid to try? Is there a job you would like to do? Maybe a new approach or strategy? What is holding you back? I understand! I am afraid of making mistakes or failing. Why? I don't want others to think poorly of me. Is that it? Push yourself to … Continue reading Are you afraid?
Thought for the day
One of my former Superintendent’s arrived early to work, and I did too. I would send out a “Monday Morning Message” of inspiration. He would usually be one of the first to receive it. Sometimes he would call my office, email me or call me down to talk about items for the week and my … Continue reading Thought for the day
Message received
Every day, we receive messages from others in many different ways. We also send messages in various ways as well. Managing all of these communications can be overwhelming, but we can also mishandle messages. What we say, the body language we use, and the tones used to send messages to others. I know for myself, … Continue reading Message received
What are the fundamental changes happening or being planned for learning?
“It is little short of a miracle that modern methods of instruction have not completely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry.”-Albert Einstein As we make our way into the world, we are full of curiosity, creativity, and ready to explore. The importance of this time has been stressed as vital to the overall development of … Continue reading What are the fundamental changes happening or being planned for learning?
Monday Moments of Impression
What does your team think of you? What do you think of your team? How do you know? Do you ask? Do they say? How can you find out? The best thing I have ever done is created an evaluation for my staff to do on me. Now you have to want to receive feedback, … Continue reading Monday Moments of Impression
What do you expect from others? What do they except from you?
“Great teachers have high expectations for their students, but even higher expectations for themselves.” -Todd Whitaker We find ourselves today in a garden full of weeds as we try to find the plants that are producing the quality we want in our garden of leaders. Many seeds have been planted, but the quality is not … Continue reading What do you expect from others? What do they except from you?
Timing Tuesday- When do you communicate negative news?
When do you call home, send a note home to report negative concerns? When do you send report cards home? How do you communicate negative concerns? What do people say about your communications? Communication is essential. It must be timely and accurate. Keeping others informed is critical in maintaining a focus on improvement. Feedback ensures … Continue reading Timing Tuesday- When do you communicate negative news?
Monday starts with One….
As we start each day, remember you are the solution others seek. Maybe you are the one seeking a solution. If we could all look at the world in a way to help and support each other every day would be a great day! Make meaningful moments, memories, and differences in each day. Never let … Continue reading Monday starts with One….
Focus Friday
It is Friday! A day of the week we look forward to as it signals the weekend is next! We will be able to relax, kick back and enjoy all of our favorite things! During the week, we have spent time focusing on the critical work needed for success. We can get so intense people … Continue reading Focus Friday