Our thoughts, words, and actions are powerful tools in building relationships, establishing trust and communicating messages in all aspects of our lives. When we use these well, it works. When we don’t, things can fall apart (including us). How we think about things really matters in how we communicate and it starts well before the … Continue reading Expect the Best. Reframing and Recalibrating Relationships.
How are you doing? No, really? Answer that question like you mean it, not like you are answering it for the person you just ran into at the grocery store. It is August 2020 and if you are an educator, a parent, a caregiver, a daycare provider, an essential work, a human…this is a challenging … Continue reading Reprieve Not Retreat
How are you holding up? No really? While the news talks about the peaks of COVID-19, I continue to reflect on the different peaks of emotions of stakeholders. Peaks of emotions for our graduating seniors, peaks for teachers, peaks for parents, and peaks for our administrators. Along with these peaks comes triggers, it might be … Continue reading Learning to Let Things Go on Social Media.
Please don’t get sick of me asking how are you at the beginning of each post. At some point you may be ready to be honest. Last night I put myself on time out in the car in the garage….no really. It wasn’t over anything specific, but just an overwhelming sense of powerlessness and frustration. … Continue reading Leading with Grace by Learning to Let Things Go.
Are you experiencing a roller coaster of emotions-or is it just me? You could ask me three times in an hour how I am doing and I will have three different responses. One thing I have focused on in my life is trying to be a servant leader and caring for others and this season … Continue reading Learning to Lead PD in a Different Way.
Principal in Balance: Learning to Lead in Work and Life 