You are a school leader - educated, high-achieving, self-directed, and intentional. You are responsible for so much and need to focus on what matters most as you balance many complexities.
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Are you trapped in the ‘hustle culture?’ The ‘hustle culture’ prioritizes busyness over wellness, sacrifice over sustainability, and availability over effectiveness. During Covid, we found ourselves in this place. With
Is it Prison?“School is just a six-interruption in my day.” At about 12 years old, over a dozen years ago, that’s how my ‘tween son described school to his grandpa.My dad
Facing the challenges of a school leader is not easy. How do you step off the ‘overwhelm treadmill’? Stuck when trying to apply the complexity of a new Goal Achievement
ACH! I’m in Crisis! Now what?! What’s the metaphor to describe the pain and suffering you are experiencing? Are you…. Drowning?In Triage?Or Backed into a Corner?Here are some crises of
Are you ‘stuck’ on the treadmill of overwhelm? You can get off. Let's explore. System-level overwhelm is real.This week, I spoke with one Principal (11 years) who has 800 students
Success breeds success. Don't you agree? Everyone wants to feel a sense of momentum, achievement, and even victory. In my life, feeling ‘stuck’ is one of my deepest fears. However,
In preparation for the new Quarter, I review my Life Plan. This week, when I did my review, I was completely re-inspired! Everything in my plan lights me up with
Living into Our Values (Part 4) – The Table of Learning
Learn Forward™exists to champion EdLeaders to design thriving school communities.Clear is kind. I am crystal clear on the Learn Forward™ values. There are only four.Be like a Tree - Thriving
Human-centered, empathetic design. In school communities.Using this process, you can approach school challenges confidently. You can cultivate creativity and forward momentum in your school.For years, I had a 'design for