Mary-

Even though I’ve been around awhile, that saying is new to me. Thanks!

Tristan,

Very smart to “check in” with those you serve– it helps you stay relevent.

Hi Jennifer. You remind me of a pithy phrase I heard at a workshop once, “If you’re green, you’ll grow and if you’re ripe, you’ll rot.” It got my attention.

Hi Jennifer, thank you for sharing this! I approach this by staying in constant communication with the core community. I find that they are an endless source of inspiration. As I hear about the daily obstacles the are going through (and going over and around) it motivates me to find new ways to lead and [...]

Thank you so much for your insights, Lori. I especially like the last part of your post and want to comment on each idea: – How do I see my title in terms of how I can best lead in this situation? Maybe you mean I should consider the situation in determining whether to respond [...]

Dear Deborah, Thanks so much for sharing your insights. To your question as to whether a title matters: Titles can mean many things, both personally and professionally, and I would say that the value we ourselves place on the titles we have in our work can have a huge impact on how we see that [...]

You’re most welcome Sir…

Hi Chad: Thanks for your wonderful and eloquent comment. What I locked-on to was your last sentence: “One form of leadership can get business done. The other leads toward genuine, transformational, life change.” From my perspective, where we’ve gone awry is that so many seem to believe that for the former to exist the latter [...]

This is a great response Dan, one that brings me back to my core and the goals I set forth for me and my team this year. I am blessed to be in a community with a strong vision and a clear mission. I know that when faced with a decision, I can turn to [...]

I love how you have made me think here Jim. I never really considered how my role as department chair would affect my students. I have really been focused on my relationships with colleagues and my new responsibilities. I have not changed how I approach the role of teacher and build my relationships with students. [...]

Deb, First off let me congratulate you on your skill at creating a conversation. You are taking me to school on this one. The struggle I have with teams is keeping them mission focused and vision driven. It’s easy for them to bog down in details and/or work in ways that enhance their own [...]