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What makes a good leader?
The other day I was surfing the internet and found myself on a page that sold very interesting (and tiny) human anatomical models. This idea inspired me to answer the question, “What makes a good leader?” by drawing a principal and identifying the characteristics that...
Five differences between managers and leaders
As a school leader how do you want to show up? There are major differences between being a manager vs a leader. This post will explore five of those differences. Differences in process Managers care about efficiency. If you manage a McDonalds you want the super-sized...
Exploring Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning from Different Stakeholder Perspectives
Many of the articles online discuss the pros and cons of asynchronous and synchronous learning from one perspective (e.g. the teacher’s perspective) or are designed to help educators prepare their lessons for each kind of learning. This blog post is different in two...
The Art of Advocacy
When it comes to equity in education, Dr. Sheldon Eakins is one of the best. January 11-13, 2021 he is putting on a virtual summit with 80 speakers and three days of antiracist education PD available for FREE. Register here. In the 5-minute video below, Dr. Eakins...
Maureen O’Shaughnessy: The Magic of Micro-schools
Maureen O’Shaughnessy, EdD, is a career educational activist with over 30 years of transforming learning in schools to better serve all students. She is the founding director of Leadership Preparatory Academy, a nonprofit progressive micro-school in Washington State....
December 2020 Results & Q4 OKR Reflection
Each quarter I take a deeper dive into my goals. In this post, I will look briefly at my December 2020 results and extensively at my performance from October - December 2020. This post is long and worth the read. My hope is that you'll steal my process for goal...
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...
