Takeaways from 2023 Summer ReadsOne of my favorite aspects of the summer is the slower pace of my morning and the opportunity to use more of my time to read. I set aside…Aug 13, 2023Aug 13, 2023
Principled Leader has arrived!My new book, Principled Leader, is now available on Amazon. The book provides practical leadership lessons for both your personal and…Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022
The Importance of Walking with the Right PurposeIt can be easy to spot a school leader walking across a school campus. They are walking with a purpose or intentionality that makes them…Nov 9, 2022Nov 9, 2022
Challenges or Opportunities are waiting for you — it’s your choiceSummer feels like a distant memory as every ad we see for Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks tells us the Pumpkin Spice craze is here and it is…Oct 26, 2022Oct 26, 2022
Importance of Setting Goals to Start the YearAs some of us head into opening meetings and planning for the year, others are already week(s) into their work with students and…Sep 3, 2022Sep 3, 2022
The Importance of Practicing Self-ReflectionIn my June post, School Leaders Must Use the Summer to Rest, Recharge, and Refocus, I shared the importance of reflection. I recently…Jul 20, 2022Jul 20, 2022
School Leaders must use the Summer to Rest, Recharge, and RefocusIt feels like school leaders have faced more challenges in the past two years than any other time in history. Of course, every generation…Jun 8, 20221Jun 8, 20221
7 Books to Read in 2022We have all learned a great deal about ourselves and our communities throughout the past two years. I continue to find support and…Jan 3, 20221Jan 3, 20221
Unexpected Returns of Gratitude JournalI did not know that starting a gratitude journal in 2017 would impact my life on Christmas in 2021. I also did not consider the benefits of…Dec 27, 20211Dec 27, 20211
Leading in schools during a pandemic: Lessons LearnedWith the light seeming to emerge as more and more individuals receive vaccines, leaders, and specifically school leaders need to evaluate…Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021