Spring is the season when many educators are taking on new roles for the next school year. There is sense of excitement in the magic of possibilities. And, while there might be a tendency to sit down and begin creating plans, investing time in conducting "Listening and Learning" Sessions at the beginning of the transition... Continue Reading →
How Clarity Helps Leaders to See
As I observe my Dad's colleagues adapt to life after retirement, I am amazed with his energy, fervor, dedication, and energy continuing to hone his skills while helping people in the community. With more than 40 years of experience, Dad continues to see patients and perform surgeries as a prominent eye doctor in Ohio. Growing... Continue Reading →
Looking to Build Your Empathy Experience? Shadow a Student!
There’s a lot of talk about the need for empathy, so leaders spend a lot of time developing lessons and opportunities for students to engage them in experiences to be more empathetic to situations and each other as well as how to use it in taking action. Yet, what empathy experiences can educational leaders employ?... Continue Reading →
My Brene Brown Moment on Engaged Feedback
I still shake my head when my 18-year old son, Keegan, sends me a text during the school day. Not that I'm naive that he isn't on his phone, but that he'd text me with non-urgent things frustrates me - "what's for dinner tonight? What are we doing this weekend? I'm gonna need more money... Continue Reading →