Posts Tagged ‘Culture’
We All Belong Here Campaign
Extending the Equity Table … from the school board to the community: Creating a culture where all stakeholders have a seat, a voice and a responsibility for change. By Dr. Wade Smith, Superintendent; and Dr. Julie Perrón, Director of Equity and Dual Programs How do we engage our community in positive ways to talk about…
Read MoreLeadership Language
Review of: Leadership is Language: The hidden power of what you say … and what you don’t … by L. David Marquet Navy Captain Marquet (author) took his submarine, the Santa Fe, from worst to first – in both performance and morale. “This did not happen,” he says,”because I leaned harder on the officers and crew. …
Read MoreUsing Leadership ‘voice’ to advance racial equity
Equity Memo: 7 tips for sharing our leadership ‘voice’ You are incredible. Thank you for your work in sharing our equity voice and vision with staff. Six weeks ago, I asked district leaders to begin sharing our racial equity commitment – at every opportunity. We worked on our leadership voice: the heart (feeling); the head…
Read MoreOne District’s Quest for Student Engagement
One District’s Improvement Work Intro: Learning by doing is key to improvement. The Washington Superintendent Network meets quarterly to discuss key issues, share their work and learn from each other. This month, Selah School District shared their improvement plan. I was impressed by their focus on purpose – equity, engagement and “growth producing relationships” –…
Read MoreThe Superintendent as Instructional Leader
21 ways to become a learning leader Superintendents and District Leaders Matter Teachers matter most in improving student learning. Principals are a close second and are now expected to be instructional leaders. What about superintendents and district level leaders. Their role, though less visible, is every bit as essential in growing the culture and the…
Read MoreReview – The Infinite Game
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek Simon Sinek Famous for Start with WHY, Sinek has a new book out. The Infinite Game compares two different ways of thinking: The Finite Game where we play for victory. Or the Infinite Game where we play for fulfillment. Finite Leaders: For far too long, he says, we have…
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