Get Started…Then Get Better
“Don’t do that” were the words out of Rick DuFour’s mouth, more than a decade ago, as I was excitedly and passionately explaining to him how the district I was in was going about our work.
Leadership
If Only…The Irony of Continuous Improvement
At a fundamental level, continuous improvement means that whatever I do today won’t be as good as tomorrow, or next week, or next month, or in a year or more. Because I’m not perfect…indeed, I’m far from it.
Both-And: Trainings and Coaching
The school year is now in full swing, and that means a significant shift in the work I do with schools. I thought I would share my perspective on how that shift impacts (or doesn’t impact) the day-to-day work of learning.
That Whoosh You Heard?
What you say to students every day leaves a trace. What you do with and for students makes a difference in their lives.
Major Goal: Check!
Serving schools around the country as a PLC at Work® associate has been a blessing beyond measure. It is humbling to be accepted as an author.
Forced Breaks and Flexibility
Jury duty?! Aaaargh…But could there be a silver lining? A forced break and the opportunities that flexibility provides–if we can see them.
“With Gratitude, Optimism is Sustainable”
Musings on a topic of interest regarding happiness and how to increase it. It turns out that happiness resources abound!
Understanding the Why
Without knowing WHY we are doing something, the WHAT is less meaningful. Internalizing WHY ensures commitment instead of just compliance.
I’m Not Going To Do That…
It seems the popular thing to do for a blog at this time of the year is to reflect back on the previous year and project forward our greatest hopes, wishes, and dreams. I’m not going to do that.
