10 Ways to Build Better Schools
Better Schools TIP 1: Remember to smile, breathe, and have fun The work is serious, but you don’t have to take yourself so seriously. That is the idea behind Rule…
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What is the role of a school principal?
This post is designed to take a fresh and innovative look at the role of a school principal. You might even say it’s an uncommon approach to the role, but…
How to be a great school principal: 4 experts share their ideas
Today’s post is curated by a number of school leaders in North America (New York, Massachusetts, Utah, and British Columbia). There are obvious permission to play skills that principals need…
Success is like a mountain
Novice and veteran school leaders alike wonder, “How to be a successful school principal.” Being proactive certainly helps as well as these 10 skills that the best school leaders have.…
Exploring Your Potential
A great book on performance and potential is Tim Gallwey’s The Inner Game of Tennis. It breaks down the mindset you need to be a top-performer. Essentially there are two…
How do you onboard school staff during a pandemic?
If you have an onboarding routine that works, it probably is on automatic right now. Since we’re opening school in a pandemic this is a great time to redesign your…
Why do you exist?
Warby Parker is a brilliant company. I bought their glasses multiple times when in the states. Their marketing is genius. ou open your glass cases for the first time and…
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…
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…
