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First Impressions Matter
In The Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath share the following: The lack of attention paid to an employee’s first day is mind-boggling....


Addressing The Teacher Shortage
When asked to share the biggest challenge facing today’s schools, one answer has risen to the top for school leaders: the teacher...


Let's Just Be Friends
For the longest time, school leaders have been advised to avoid being Facebook friends with employees. “You don’t want to get too close...


Every Day is Bosses Day
Regardless of your position in a school district, you will always report to someone. Teachers report to an administrator. Administrators...


Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen?
“You don’t want too many cooks in the kitchen!” This phrase is used to suggest when too many people work on the same project, the quality...


You're Not the Expert
On The Group Project Podcast, I interview school leaders from around the country. One of my favorite parts of the interview is asking...


No Surprises
When I accepted my first school superintendent role in 2018, I wasn’t sure what to expect. To prepare for the position, I reached out to...


The Grass Isn't Always Greener
Leaders across all professions now live in a “what have you done for me lately” culture. Rather than consider what they have done over...


"We're Looking For Someone with Experience"
“We're looking for someone with experience.” Aspiring school leaders hear this all the time when trying to move up the administrative...


You'd Better Lawyer Up!
“I’m Calling My Lawyer!” Educational leaders hear this all the time. Often, these statements come from upset parents who believe schools...


The TRUE Drivers of Employee Retention
“We just need to pay staff more money." This is the most common solution for employee retention. Schools across the country are jumping...


Sneak Peek: Book #2!!
The following is an introduction to my second book set to publish this summer. Since I am in the development stages, feel free to email...
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