(Originally Posted on Common Sense School Leadership.) By Christopher Wooleyhand Good schools have good leadership. Great schools have great teacher leadership. We can all think back to the day when the single heroic leader model was the norm. This was the era of the authoritarian principal who ruled with a firm hand. They were the […]
School Transformation and Trust – Larry
(Originally posted at Larry Walsh, High School Principal.) By Larry Walsh In schools, trust is like love in a marriage: it bonds people together and makes them strong and effective. Trust in relationships increases security, reduces inhibitions and defensiveness, and frees people to share feelings and dreams. Trust empowers you to put your deepest fears […]
Steps to Make Successful Change Happen –
(Originally posted on @DrMattParker) By Matt Parker Here are a few tips for leaders to help make change successful using a real-life example from the school year. 1. Discuss your proposal early and often to gather input from others. 2. Stay focused on the basic idea/goal and don’t get caught up adding a bunch of […]
The Challenge of Consensus – Michael Wir
(Originally posted on Our Work, Their Education.) By Michael Wirtz I find myself in a lot meetings, many of which I organize and lead. In the best moments, meetings are worth everyone’s time because they create the opportunity to test out the ideas of the group related to a worthy agenda issue, and they can […]
Why Do I Lead? – Matt Wachel
(Originally posted on PLC Ponderings.) By Matt Wachel When I found out that I was selected to be a part of the #SAVMP and learn with so many wonderfully talented and experienced educators, I was thrilled. I know I have a great deal to learn and share with others and am encouraged by the opportunity […]
Are You Rocking the Boat? – Joey Sagel
(Originally posted on Principal Joey.) By Joey Sagel What is a great educator? As a culture, we’ve bought into the notion (aided by just about any movie you can think of about a teacher) that being a great educator means rising above a corrupt and crumbling oppressive system and being a lone beacon of light […]
We are Always 2 Questions Away… – Derek
(Originally posted on McCoyDerek) By Derek McCoy Earlier this week, we got a call to one of our teacher’s classrooms to get some help in dealing with a ‘disruptive’ student. When I arrived, the teacher greeted me at the door with a very perplexed and slightly frustrated look on her face. She pointed out the student […]
Leading with your Tail Lights – John Win
(Originally posted on Lead Learning with John Wink) By John Wink Leaders go ahead to show the way, but they need a way to alert followers if there is danger. Leaders guide others down a path toward success, but they need a way to let the organization know when it is time to turn. When […]