I was sitting in a legal update session when the presenter expressed the notion: "Penny wise and pound foolish." Although leaders may want to avoid racking up legal bills, he cautioned us not to "go cheap" on matters that could lead to even more costly and contentious legal implications. Over the weekend, I caught myself... Continue Reading →

I’ll never forget the feeling of walking into the ASCD headquarters for the first time. I had been given the awesome opportunity to help lead a project with ASCD, bringing together a brilliant team of educational leaders from across the country. We were meeting in person to conduct research and develop a comprehensive plan to... Continue Reading →

There’s an ancient fable by Aesop from the first century, “The Eagle and the Crow.” It tells the story of a surprising encounter in the sky. The only bird bold enough to challenge an eagle isn’t another predator—it’s a crow. The crow lands on the eagle’s back and begins pecking at its neck. What’s striking... Continue Reading →

Earlier this month, I excitedly clicked the button on my Spotify app to access my “Year in Review.” It didn’t surprise me that Twenty-One Pilots was my most listened-to band. What did shock me, however, was seeing that I had spent 2,374 minutes listening to them - that's almost 40 hours! Based on the amount... Continue Reading →

Leadership is often shaped by the models we carry with us early in our careers. For a long time, I believed that all great leaders shared a particular set of skills—a defined list of attributes that marked them as successful. I understood that people had different temperaments and dispositions, but I assumed that truly exceptional... Continue Reading →

There’s nothing quite like that sinking feeling when you hear a sharp ping on your windshield. That’s exactly what happened to me one day while driving—following a truck, minding my own business, when suddenly, a stone kicked up and hit my car. I wasn’t sure where it struck, but I knew it happened. An hour... Continue Reading →

One of the first leadership graphics I was exposed to was the Eisenhower Matrix.  I was a high school student, and I marveled at accessing this gem that would be my method in prioritizing a purposeful focus and managing my time wisely by identifying the importance and urgency of tasks.  Of course, focus on the... Continue Reading →

In a bustling village where dreams were as plentiful as the Oak trees, Neil, an ever-aspiring and growing leader, lived. Known for his determination, Neil had a constant hunger to grow as a leader and help others around him. Yet, he often felt there was a deeper level of strength and clarity he had yet... Continue Reading →