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Was it a good day?
I journal every morning and ask the same questions. It takes about 5-10 minutes of my time – a worthwhile investment I’ve taught this process to many leaders and even created a podcast episode with a friend who took action and saw great results from...
9 ways to ruin your emotional intelligence if you’re a school principal on lockdown
“Your EQ is the foundation for a host of critical skills -- it impacts most everything you say and do each day. EQ is so critical to success that it accounts for 58 percent of performance in all types of jobs.” -Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves Intense emotions...
Dr. Tracey A. Benson: Exploring Race, Racism, and Unconscious Bias in Schools
Dr. Tracey A. Benson is an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a former public school teacher, middle school assistant principal, and high school principal. Show Highlights Journey on a racial awakening...
April 2020 Results
Each month I post my dashboard results. I do this for myself first because these metrics are important and by making a post, it holds me accountable to do the work. But I also do it in public to teach and inspire you to do the same. So how did I do in April? Coaching...
Let it burn
An easy way to reduce the number of hours you work in a day: collect your fires and extinguish them at once. I’ve learned this about so-called “emergencies.” Most are not and if you let those fires burn, they extinguish themselves. Then there are fires that won’t go...
What do you want to hold onto?
I’ve completed two marathons. They were challenging experiences. Finishing a marathon is an accomplishment and one of the gifts you receive at the end is this: I felt like I can do anything I put my mind to. I felt that way after a week, months, and even a few...
You are amazing
That's the punchline. Thank you for stepping up during this crisis and leading with compassion, understanding, and courage. You inspire me. I hope you have a great day. (Maybe a colleague needs this message? Feel free to forward it on. Better yet, what would a message...
Justin Mewborn: Help Teachers Level up with Reflective Questions
Justin started teaching in 2004 at a brand new school in Forsyth County Ga. Over his 12 years of teaching, he had the opportunity to teach each grade level of Science, lead the creation of an enrichment curriculum and class, and serve in various teacher leadership...
A note on empathy
Some teachers are struggling with their students right now. Some take it personally that work is not being turned in, students are not showing up to video classes, and engagement is low. Here is an idea for your next staff meeting to discuss … What was your home life...
