Learn Forward

If you're starting a new role or position, remember this thought experiment... "What is the most compassionate response you could give to someone else? Then, respond to yourself in kind." Leadership, amidst our own humanity, is challenging and requires self-compassion.

Working out, journaling, quiet time, yoga, meditation, walking in the sunshine, sleep hygiene, and eating nutritiously are practices that support my leadership. They were all upended by a new schedule. However, they are practices. Iterate to keep practicing.

A strong start in a new role includes embracing the awkward. Have something in your teeth for half a day... Laugh at your faux pas. Have a sense of humour about it all.

Starting a new role? We're exploring some important reminders for a strong start. Beginning with, "Trust Takes Time." The ingredients of a vibrant team, vulnerability and trust, emerge amidst faithfulness. So, I'm trying to wrap myself in humility and open my heart.

Starting in a new role... Remember... "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast." It's true. Let's be thoughtful, intentional, and strategic.

Learn Forward™️ enjoys a tremendous supporter, The Builder. My one and only has a big birthday today, and we are full of gratitude and joy! David, we wish you a wonderful birthday day and a year full of growth and happiness. Thank you for all you do for our success!

This summer, I'm stepping over new thresholds professionally and personally, metaphorically and literally. I'm still trying to take the time to smell the roses. What are you up to?

Explore "Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up" by Jerry Colonna, in the #blbs mastermind. I always ask, "For our school to realize the necessary change, what needs to change inside me?" You can find us betterleadersbetterschools.c…. #edchat #edleadership

The Reboot with my BLBS Mastermind leadership groups. We’re going deep. Is the missing link Radical Self-Inquiry? Looking forward to this journey.

“Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world.” ~Keltner So, let's chat about moments of awe, transcendence, or connection. Today, let's look for glimmers!

Check out this week's Learn Forward™ blog post or the School Leadership Series podcast for fresh perspectives on the power of questions. I'm offering a framework of 3 types of questions that will unlock you, your team, and your school! #linkinbio

"Go Beyond" Our work is more human-centered than ever. As a human, let's be our whole selves with a mindset of authenticity. How do you cultivate wholeness and authenticity in your leadership practice? How do you encourage others to as well?

Great Leaders ask Powerful Questions It was a clear and meaningful shift when I decided my most important contribution as a leader was to ask powerful and forward-focused questions. Now it is my most common musing, "What questions do I have?" I'm still learning...