Posts Tagged ‘purpose’
Adaptive Messaging
Adaptive Messaging Communicate Hope: Leaders communicate hope and energy even in the midst of uncertainty. Some on our staff are hurting from loss. Others are fearful for their safety. And some are opposed to vaccines and masks. How do we as leaders fill everyone’s bucket … so they in turn … can fill student buckets? …
Read MoreAdaptive Tools for UNcertain Times
Adaptive Tools for Reopening Starting Strong: Every year we hope for a smooth start. Every year brings surprises … wrinkles that always take more time to resolve than we expected. Here are some tips and tools for starting strong from a group of great superintendent colleagues: Getting ready for reopening … Before … During ……
Read MoreMichelle Reid: National Superintendent of the Year
An Interview with Michelle Reid, National Superintendent of the Year: Recognized for Northshore’s focus on Educational Justice Congratulations, Michelle, on your recognition as AASA National Superintendent of the Year, for 2021. You and your Northshore team have done great work. Thank you for sharing your hard won wisdom, successes and lessons learned along the way.…
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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