Be A Leader Today
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Be A Leader Today

  The other day, I was in the office when one of our Preschool Students was being dropped off. I overheard the following exchange between parent and child: Parent: Who’s…
We Are All Captains
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We Are All Captains

  I recently listened to the Worklife podcast with Adam Grant, in which he joined the Butler Bulldogs basketball team to explore the idea that too many All-Stars on one…
Some Magic Advice
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Some Magic Advice

Magic Johnson is arguably the greatest point guard in NBA history. His pedigree began with championships in high school and college, then followed with an NBA Championship in his rookie…
The Funnel Effect
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The Funnel Effect

  In my first year as a building Principal, I tried to make few changes. My goal was to get to know staff and students, to get a lay of…
The Title on the Door
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The Title on the Door

  The best thing you can do in a leadership role is to check your ego at the door.  If you focus too much on the title on the door,…
Building a Fort
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Building a Fort

  Do you remember building a fort as a kid? Maybe you used couch cushions and blankets. Or chairs. Or blocks. Some were fortunate enough to have a carpenter in…
People in Power
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People in Power

  Parents, teachers, administrators when facing a moment of potential conflict face a choice.   Their actions and words can be chosen by an effort to stay in power or…