What a great Monday Moanin morning to wake up to. This week many of us will be celebrating Thanksgiving 2013. For the past several weeks I have conducted many coaching sessions with several building administrators. Several of my meetings take place in their offices and one common thing they share is they have bookcases that are jammed with hundreds of books and journals. Read more
Welcome to this beautiful mid November Monday Moanin. For today’s blog , I am posting 5 questions about education and leadership. Consider using the five why protocol to dig deeper as you reflect and wrestle with your answers. The protocol calls for the facilitator to ask why after each answer five times. Use these questions and protocol at staff meetings, PTSA gatherings, and among colleagues. They will provide a fine opportunity for discussion and deeper reflection. Read more
This is a perfect time of year for everyone to practice gratitude. Consider taking action by making a commitment to seek out ten people and thank them for who they are and what they do for others. It can be students, staff members, community members, or family. This small act is a powerful way to appreciate one another. By practicing more gratitude and acting with more optimism, researchers believe that good health is enhanced. Read more
Welcome to the first Monday Moanin of November 2013. In many school districts this week marks the end of the first quarter marking period. This is a great time to reflect and set new goals and focus areas for the next quarter of the year. I want to share three suggestions for you to consider focusing on this week. Consider giving them a try. Read more
