Six Steps to Limit Negativity

Posted on August 4, 2026 Written by

Negative emotions can quickly spread across your team, dampening or even destroying morale. Therefore, it’s vital that principals remain alert for signs of anger, frustration, or similar negative moods among their staff.

Liann Davey is internationally known as the “team doctor” for her successful work with Fortune 500 companies. In this article, she shares six steps to counteract negative emotions. Learning how to interrupt the flow of emotions by introducing more constructive narratives that support action (rather than perpetuating anxiety) is a critical skill for today’s leaders, and these tips can help you create a more positive and more effective team.

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Less is More

Posted on July 22, 2026 Written by

When words matter, use as few as possible and choose them wisely.

Clear concise communication should always be your goal. As this article by award-winning author, Larry Robinson, explains this approach can help your team (and your stakeholders) focus on what matters most … providing easily-understood touchstones for promoting progress and achievement.

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The Importance of “Student Voice”

Posted on June 23, 2026 Written by

Student input can be vital when making decisions about improving school culture and academic achievement. Careful consideration of their ideas can often make the difference between success and failure when introducing a new initiative.

In this article, Lauraine Langreo (staff writer at Education Week) highlights how four principals from very different settings leveraged this strategy to make meaningful changes in their schools. These stories not only demonstrate the value of this approach, but may also give you some great ideas for ways that you can do the same.

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Three Tips to Master Persuasion

Posted on June 9, 2026 Written by

LaRae Quy is a former FBI counterintelligence agent whose job was recruiting foreign spies to work for the US Government. This gave him a unique perspective on leadership, and we’ve posted links to some of his fascinating ideas before, including “the power of curiosity” (December 9, 2026).

Quy believes that influence (rather than authority) is the cornerstone of effective leadership. In this article, he explains that soft influence strategies (such as trust, empathy, and inspirational persuasion) are key to developing ownership, especially in complex situations. In his words, as a leader “you become more inspiring by avoiding drama, consistently connecting people’s work to a meaningful future, living your values openly, and showing genuine belief in the people you lead.”

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