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How to make better decisions
A few reasons we make poor decisions: We let our emotions get in the way of our logic.We surround ourselves with “yes men” or we don’t expose ourselves to a diversity of thought (e.g. the echo chamber).We have blind spots and do not work to eradicate them with...
Checking-in
Right now there are roughly 100 leaders I serve in the mastermind, roughly the size of many school faculties. Checking-in during this crisis is very important, but maybe not doable at scale with intention. So what could you do? Use the org chart. As principal, focus...
When they come back to school
Right now the best leaders are devoting time to getting their online schools up and running but they are also planning for the return to school. They have one foot in the present and at least a big toe in the future. School will be back to “normal” someday and you...
Optimism, Pessimism, or Realism?
Optimists say “We’ll be back to school in May.” Pessimists say “The world is over. Everyone will be homeschooling from now on.” Realists say “I will give the best online experience to my kids right now. This sucks, but we’ll make the best of it. I hope we return...
Chris Jones: Communication Tips for Principals
Chris has been an educator in Massachusetts for 19 years and just finished his 11th year as a building administrator. He is currently the Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, Massachusetts. He’s passionate about continuous improvement and the...
Communicating during a crisis
When a crisis hits we meet the real leader that is you. How do you want to show up? We see this playing out before our eyes as leaders around the world choose different approaches to communication. Observing these different styles, here is what works and what doesn't:...
March 2020 Results & OKR Reflection
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. This month’s post is a bit longer...
Protect those who leap
The best educators have a “can do” attitude. They don’t look for a timesheet, ask about compensation, or worry about what the union thinks when deciding what is best for kids. When there’s a need, they are already there doing the work before a principal can even ask...
My Friend’s Favorite Educational Leadership Quotes
Quotes are powerful and quote posts, popular. Bur rather than write a post by myself, I figured I’d invite some of my friends from our leadership community, “The mastermind.” It’s always better to look for a win-win in any situation. Today’s win-win: create a helpful...
