Many leaders want a powerful 2020, but most won’t achieve that. Three obstacles will get in the way: Doing the same thing they’ve done in the past (but expecting different results) Doing too much on their own Inconsistent execution This list will help you get more...
Whether it is a personal budget or the school’s finances, it’s tough to justify spending on yourself. After all, everything we do is for our students. And that’s a fantastic filter to put decisions through: How does this impact students? Will it make their experience...
It would be ridiculous to set off on a road trip and ignore your dashboard for too long. On one such trip, I was driving from Champaign, IL to Memphis, TN. It’s about a six-hour trip. Five hours in and I was making amazing time … But I had been ignoring...
Did you know that some scientists suggest there is an evolutionary advantage to optimism? Think about it — pessimists can really take the wind out of your sails when trying to find solutions to complex problems. It’s as if your newly formed idea or project is a...
Houston (Middle School), We Have a Problem with Your Vision Statement… School vision statements typically suck. There, I said it. You knew it. Your gut has told you that Average Middle School needs a refresh, but how does Average Middle become Exemplary...