We can only achieve the outcomes we desire if the priorities we identify address the root of the problems preventing growth. This can only happen if the right priorities are addressed. Gather information, analyze and move past just identification. In education, I know we often stop at just symptoms. In other organizations and companies, I … Continue reading Root Causes
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Reimagine? Imagine? What do these words mean?
As a leader, I heard the use of the word “reimage” by our technology department. They used this to describe their summer work. Each computer in our district would be “reimaged” with new software, updates, and clean-up to be ready for the new school year. So is this what people are talking about when they … Continue reading Reimagine? Imagine? What do these words mean?
Sayings that make you……think, pause and question?
Which one connects with you? Can you add to these messages? What can you share?
Solutions
As an individual, a leader, or organization seeking solutions to problems or gaining answers to questions is a daily task. Can you think of how many times daily you seek to find a solution? It is not always the big items, it is often the little things we deal with when we add them together … Continue reading Solutions
Focus on Improvement-Friday
When we think about the improvement process a vision of binders appears with bullet points, goals, documents, graphs, data, charts and the list goes on. Stop ⛔ Think about focusing on improving one day at a time. At the end of the day, reflect. Now, what can you do tomorrow to be better than today? … Continue reading Focus on Improvement-Friday
Thursday Thoughts
I enjoy reading, learning, and always stretching myself to find solutions to share with others. Leadership is essential in supporting growth in every aspect of life. We want to grow in our personal life, faith, family, work, and community. I am sharing information from Bill Dodd and his insights. The resource for his post is … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts
Wednesday Wonders…
The final school bell for 2021 has rung for most of our students. Students have their final report cards but do we wonder how all of our schools did? What about education? How did all of the students across our nation do in 2021?How did the schools and districts do for our students? The importance … Continue reading Wednesday Wonders…
Tuesday tasks, to-do lists-Goals
During my career, I had many opportunities to learn from others and evaluate my daily efforts. It was the work with the Wallace Foundation that helped to point out to me how you can take control of the day or let the day control you. It is great to have a to-do list of things … Continue reading Tuesday tasks, to-do lists-Goals
Make it work!
Today is Monday so what do you do? Life is changing and time is speeding up. If you don't get going, this day will turn into Tuesday! Each day is a gift we unwrap each day. This is a statement I always make. It is what we do with the minutes that turn to hours, … Continue reading Make it work!
June books, summer reads and themes
Jon Gordon and Coach P.J. Fleck release a new book on June 9th titled Row the Boat. I can't wait to read this book and design some thoughts to share with others. I have taken the following from Jon’s weekly newsletter to explain what lessons we will gain! The Oar The oar is the symbol … Continue reading June books, summer reads and themes