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School Leadership Case Study: Alex Fangman
Principal @ Grant's Lick Elementary “As a principal new to the role, the mastermind has given me the confidence and exposure to great ideas around the world.” Tell us what you do and what your work typically entails I am currently the Principal of an Elementary...
Curtis Zimmerman: Leadership lessons from the stage
Curtis Zimmerman has worked two decades as a keynote speaker and consultant, he’s had the honor of developing deep relationships with companies including Kroger, Proctor and Gamble, McDonald’s, Coca Cola, Duke Energy, Bacardi and Universal Orlando Resorts—along with...
School Leadership Case Study: Zetia Hogan
Principal at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School “After joining the mastermind, I was involved in a supportive community of individuals who wanted deeper learning from others in the field.” Tell us what you do and what your work typically...
The Art of Gathering Family Engagement Ideas
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker was an incredible book that we read in the mastermind. I highly recommend it. The text will challenge you to reimagine what your gatherings could look like and help you improve them from small to grand gestures. Here are 5 family...
Best books for principals: What we’re reading in the mastermind in 2021
Since 2016 we’ve coached and developed the leadership capacity of 100+ administrators on every continent (except Antarctica of course!). Part of our program includes reading a diverse range of leadership books from outside of education. We do this on purpose for...
Dr. Vernita Glenn-White: Exploring bias in pre-service teachers
Dr. Vernita Glenn-White is the CEO of Glenn-White Global Solutions and Founder of Empowered Educators Academy © , a company that empowers educators, leaders, and trainers to reach their next level by using their voice and influence to create their own platforms and...
Do you look for the triple win?
One thing I’ve learned about leadership is that you don’t have to lose for me to win. That kind of thinking is reflective of short term-thinking and a finite mindset (Sinek). So an obvious improvement over win-lose thinking is looking for opportunities where two...
School Leadership Case Study: Karine Veldhoen
Chief Learning Officer @ Willowstone Academy “The future belongs to the story-tellers and the connectors.” - Leonard Sweet Tell us what you do and what your work typically entails Typically I am strategically leading three organizations: an independent school in...
Alexs Pate: Creating Innocent Classrooms
Alexs has had a diverse career bringing an innovative eye and heart to the areas of education, literature, business and race. He is an award winning author and a passionate proponent for the renovation of the American public education system by infusing our schools...