Ineffective leaders often make bad decisions just because they feel they need to have an answer for everything. But as this article in Inc. points out, saying "I don't know" isn't a sign of weakness. It actually shows that you value your team's … [Continue reading]
Teacher Retention
Posted on June 4, 2024 Written by
Increasing teacher shortages have become widespread and are now a serious issue in many districts. So educational leaders need to develop and implement wise strategies to only recruit new faculty, but more importantly, to retain the teachers they … [Continue reading]
Avoiding Anxiety Traps
Posted on May 21, 2024 Written by
As leaders, we sometimes make ourselves unnecessarily anxious by focusing too much on negative thoughts that lead to "all or nothing" conclusions. We can also be prone to over-generalization of situations, which prevents us from seeing opportunities … [Continue reading]
More from Hamish Brewer
Posted on May 7, 2024 Written by
Students who have taken my "Principles of Curriculum" course (EDLD 6313) are familiar with the work of veteran principal, Hamish Brewer. He brings a unique perspective to the job of an educational leader, and he serves as a reminder that our actions … [Continue reading]