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Navigating Conflicting Emotions Around Big Decisions
Episode 186
Big decisions are tough.
I was speaking with one of my clients who was considering letting a director go.
There was a clear mismatch of values between …
2 years, 1 month ago
Veteran vs New Staff: Leadership and Decision Making
Episode 185
During my second year of teaching, I was only 20 years old.
Our school had teachers do home visits before the school year started, so the child could …
2 years, 2 months ago
Veteran vs New Staff: Professional Development
Episode 184
I was recently texting with a one-on-one client.
She had a decision to make about professional development, and she asked me what she should do.
It wou…
2 years, 2 months ago
Veteran vs New Staff: Parent and Child Engagement
Episode 183
Recently, I was reading an article in the Journal of Human Resources that highlighted a difference in the teaching practices between veteran teachers…
2 years, 2 months ago
Building a Culture of Excellence with Kathy Gray
Episode 182
In 2019, Kathy owned three ECE centers near Richmond, Virginia.
She felt a lot of empathy for the dedicated women who worked in her school.
They alwa…
2 years, 2 months ago
Winning in the Dark: Shame and Anger
Episode 181
Recently, I was speaking with an owner who was opening a second location.
Despite this being an exciting time for her school, she was drowning in sham…
2 years, 3 months ago
Winning in the Dark: Comparison
Episode 180
Comparisonitis is so common for school leaders.
I used to compare myself to others constantly.
It’s only natural in the face of successful-looking infl…
2 years, 3 months ago
Winning in the Dark: Enoughness and Worthiness
Episode 179
My client, Jaycee, was doing something truly amazing. She’d worked hard and put in extra hours to build a culture of teacher collaboration.
As a resul…
2 years, 3 months ago
How to Lead the Last Staff Meeting of the Year
Episode 178
I’m one of the few people who actually enjoys public speaking.
Walking onto a stage excites me, and I gain a lot of energy from interacting with a cro…
2 years, 3 months ago
Defining Your Own Success at the End of the School Year
Episode 177
In January, the internet was full of cute memes about going back to the gym, eating salads, and recommitting to your health.
At the end of the calenda…
2 years, 3 months ago