Here's a fun article from Hawaii that focuses on the importance of setting a theme and working together as a team. Feel free to share this with your faculty ... then brainstorm about how the core concepts might apply to your school. Enjoy! … [Continue reading]
Middle School Changes?
In my "School Organization and Leadership" course (EDLD 6013), we explore the pros and cons of local school configurations. That's because there's an ongoing debate over such configurations (especially for the middle grades) as districts across the … [Continue reading]
Five X Factors of Leadership
Here's a fascinating article from the world of business that outlines five key factors that distinguish effective leaders. As the author points out, "Charisma and credentials aren’t enough. In the pressure cooker of leadership, it’s the subtle, often … [Continue reading]
What NOT to Say!
If you want your team to hear and understand what you're trying to communicate (and not roll their eyes), then avoid trite, dismissive, or insincere phrases such as "We're a family." Corporate communication coach, Joel Schwartzberg, offers nine … [Continue reading]