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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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. Maybe you’ve had…
20-mile marches
In Great by Choice, Jim Collins introduced the idea of a 20-mile march. The idea is that successful people are consistent. When the going is good, they show restraint. When…
Challenge Tradition
Years ago in the mastermind, I asked members to challenge traditions embedded in their community. Often, traditions continue to exist without an examination of their purpose. What is the tradition…
Books I read this year that you might want to read too
Books I read this year that you might want to read too Since I facilitate a leadership community for school administrators, by default I recommend books for them. I write…
