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Consistency counts
If you show up at the same time, at the same place, doing the same thing you are consistent. Consistency builds trust. The trust earned by your consistency is then evaluated by the quality of what you are putting into the universe. That didn't work out well for the...
You’re slowing down your organization
Have you ever stepped on some gum while walking in the street? It's annoying because it's difficult to get off the sole of your shoe and with each step you are slowed down ever so slightly. This is an example of friction -- when a force must be overcome to achieve an...
10 things every new principal should know
Be yourself Some of my biggest mistakes were made because I was being inauthentic to who I truly was. It’s good to emulate your heroes, but at some point you have to trust yourself and develop your own style of leadership. The sooner you will drive more results...
Communicating in challenging times
Most of the podcasts I’ve recorded have been done virtually, first on Skype, now on Zoom. About 5 of the 250 have been done face-to-face. My first in-person interview was with Jennifer Abrams. She was passing through my hometown of Chicago for a workshop and agreed to...
Rick Mohrein: Will you choose School or your Family?
Rick earned a bachelor’s degree in adolescent education/social studies from Fredonia State University in New York. He has a master’s degree in adolescent education from Oneonta State College, also in New York. He earned a certificate of advanced studies in educational...
Building resilient leaders
Resilient leaders bounce back from setbacks. They make mistakes, but their mistakes don't define them. These kinds of leaders use powerful mirror moments. Epictetus notes in his book, Discourses: Let sleep not descend on your weary eyesBefore having reviewed every...
Your strengths
Some people say you should ignore your weaknesses and develop your strengths. As a leader, that makes sense. Know where your weaknesses exist and then hire people that can do what you can’t. Maybe you are a dreamer, but forget about the details. Maybe you drive...
3:1 Ratio
Years ago we read The Happiness Advantage in the mastermind. (Nick if you're reading I know that was your favorite book ?) The author shares that the magic ratio for positive-to-negative interactions is 3:1. Meaning, a leader needs to have three positive interactions...
Helpful templates
Loads of pigeons congregate near my flat in Glasgow. If I were to run toward them they would take flight, each in a different direction. Their goal is simple – survival. When a crisis hits people respond in different ways and that can be a problem. Emotions are high...
