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Take the leap
In the mastermind, we are about taking action even when it’s not necessarily comfortable. I think leadership can be scary. Years ago I rode a water roller coaster with my nephews Silas and Levi. At the time, Levi was young and just tall enough to get on the...
Lead like Madiba
The next five posts will focus on the core values of the mastermind. We'll start with Lead Like Madiba. As you read, consider that the core value isn't a generic terms like "integrity, service, honor." No, these are sticky core values. They are rich with imagery and...
David Hardy Jr.: Taking Massive Action up Front
David Hardy is a systems-level transformation leader specializing in improving some of the most inequitable school systems across the country. David’s life-long mission is to help create equitable school systems for kids across the United States. For the past 17...
Q3 2020 Goals
Yesterday, I looked back on my Q2 goals and did a deep-dive reflection. Today, I look forward to what I want to accomplish. I took some of my own advice (finally!) and limited my OKRs. This will be important because I am coaching for the altMBA 41/42 session...
June 2020 Results & OKR Reflection
Here is another month of results, shared in public, so that I hold myself accountable. This practice helps me reflect and learn about myself. I also want to inspire you to do the same. Admittedly, this post is longer than usual and I hope you find the depth valuable....
The bullies better watch out
We'll have traumatized students and staff when we return to school. We've been through a pandemic and paid a heavy price. Of course, we should care and be sensitive to our communities' needs. However, that is just one side of the coin. What if our students and staff...
Time Blocking Method
When the timer goes off, it's time to move on. Constraints are a beautiful thing. Time-blocking is magic. Working from an ideal week is powerful. Using a timer and having the discipline to listen to it separates the productive from the unproductive. ...
Kirsten Richert & Jeff Ikler: Shifting – How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change
In this episode with Kirsten Richert & Jeff Ikler, we discuss 1) A perfect to start to the school year with this innovation exercise, 2) Why you need the perspective of detractors first, and 3) Arc model’s 3 steps to implementing successful change. Listen to the full podcast here.
Does it work?
Before I bought my first fountain pen, I wondered, "Does it work?" I looked at reviews on Amazon and watched YouTube explainer videos before making the purchase. https://youtu.be/Hf4CcluJH00?t=554 Maybe you've had the same thought regarding the mastermind. Does it...
