Everyone Has An Eeyore: Leadership Lessons from the 100 Acre Wood

Jacie MaslykBlog, Innovate Better, Lead Better

In This Post: Leadership lessons from a favorite childhood cartoon: Winnie the Pooh! Practical ideas to promote positivity from your “Eeyore” staff members. Everyone’s tale of leadership starts in its own unique way.  Some stories are a wild adventure. Some might take complex pathways through an enchanted land, encountering twists, turns, and challenges.  Other leadership stories are light-hearted and feel … Read More

5 Characteristics of Strong School Leaders

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Lead Better

> In This Post: The 5 qualities successful most school leaders have. Ideas on how to become a more successful leader in your school – no matter your position! Being a school leader is about more than a title or position. It’s about imparting change and leading the vision of a school, class, or department. And it’s not always easy. In … Read More

53: Serve to lead. – Chris McGraw chats about having swagger while staying humble, making sure you’re filling yourself up in order to give to others, and all the bumps and bruises he’s learned from along the way.

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

Listen to episode 53 of the Teach Better Talk Podcast with middle school principal Chris McGraw.

Middle school principal (Rae’s principal!), Chris McGraw, chats about having swagger while staying humble, making sure you’re filling yourself up in order to give to others, and all the bumps and bruises he’s learned from along the way. Chris shares what’s got him excited about education, and takes us on a laugh-filled look into the awesome culture he and his … Read More

41: Heart of a Marshmallow – Neil Gupta chats with us about being responsive, reflective, and vulnerable.

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

Listen to episode 41 of the Teach Better Talk Podcast

Dr. Neil Gupta is the Director of Secondary Education for Worthington City Schools, a national speaker, and a consultant with ASCD. Neil chats with us about why we need to remember that there is a human side to what we do. Neil shares the power of listening, and how being responsive, reflective, and vulnerable are key to being an effective … Read More