If you consider yourself a servant-leader, do either of these scenarios ring true for you? The "chicken with your head cut off" servant-leader: This type of leader runs around doing all the jobs and solving all the problems, all day, every day. At the end of the day, the leader looks over her own to-do… Continue reading 4 Ways to Put Leadership back in Servant Leadership
5 Tips for New Principals
As of July 1, I am officially not the principal of Quincy Elementary anymore. I'd like to say that my tears are all cried out, but I seem to keep finding more. The future of our school is on my mind, and I know that it is in the hands of an incredible team and… Continue reading 5 Tips for New Principals
When in doubt, go high.
Have you ever been around someone whose mere presence feels like a massage? This past week I was able continue my Cognitive Coaching training with one of those people. Her name is Carolyn McKanders and she said many things that will stick with me forever. One thing she said in particular is really helping me… Continue reading When in doubt, go high.