A person on a team I was coaching recently asked, “Wait, we have to be trained on how to have a team meeting?” Fair question. The simple answer is this: […]
Transactional vs. Transformative Teams: Understanding the Difference and Benefits Read Post »
I recently had the privilege of doing mock interviews for student teachers at a local college. I so appreciate the opportunity to help them showcase their best selves during an
I don’t hire program knowledge or the best rehearsed answers. I hire people. Read Post »
Hmmm….would I be mad or happy if the race was cancelled due to the thunderstorm? I remember thinking this the morning of the race, stomach in knots, nervous energy putting
My Nashville Half-Marathon: hills, pain, and serendipity Read Post »
“When love feels like magic, it is called destiny; when destiny has a sense of humor, it is serendipity.” -from Serendipity, a 2001 John Cusack movie Who doesn’t love John
Why My Blog is Named After John Cusack Read Post »
This past December I went to the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA) state conference. There, I was so inspired to begin thinking outside of the standard educational
Thinking Outside and Inside the Box Read Post »
Why do you answer the phone? Because it rings, right? Or, do you answer it because you want to talk to the person calling you? Is all behavior purposeful, or
Allyson is an award-winning school leader, author, and inspiring national speaker. She travels the country to work as an associate for Creative Leadership Solutions.
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