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…
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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…
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…
A secret tip for school leaders: Why agreements are better than expectations
How do you motivate and influence the people in your school? Expectations are shared by a leader to her staff -- Here is what I expect you to do (by…
Decision making and effective communication
Have you ever wondered how a leader arrived at a decision? "What the hell was she thinking?" You might have said. Your people say that about you, if you don't…
The police murdered my student
Systemic racism is at the forefront of most people's minds. In my own network, I've been let down by silent friends and colleagues, as well as those arguing that the…
Attracting great teachers
One way to attract great teachers is to think about what they want in a school. I'm currently reading Business Model Generation in a mastermind I lead for edupreneurs. There…
The two most powerful words leaders use when innovating
Tradition and the status quo limits our ability to innovate. The machine that is school has trouble changing because of the weight down of "how things are done here." Two…
Learning on your own
“I believe in the discipline of mastering the best of what other people have figured out.”-Charlie Munger This quote captures the essence of the mastermind. All of us are better…
