Uplifting Your Teachers in The Second Half

Dana GoodierBlog, Lead Better

TL;DR: Getting back into things after a tough first semester can be challenging. Look for ways to help teachers win in the second half of the year. Look for ways to celebrate the good work teachers have done all year. Regardless of your role, there are many opportunities to uplift your teachers and help them finish the rest of the … Read More

Episode 131: Reclaiming Purpose with Dr. Frederick Buskey

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Frederick Buskey. Frederick and I have an open and honest conversation about the challenges that leaders are faced with during this time in education. Frederick’s passion for supporting assistant principals comes through very clear in this awesome show. That, plus your #PepTalk on this incredible episode. MORE EPISODES

Learnability: The Most Important Skill for School Leaders

Steven WeberBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Lead Better, Manage Better

TL;DR: School leaders face constant change which impacts their daily decisions. So they need a new skill set: learnability. Learnability can happen in three ways: (1) lead by asking better questions (2) cognitive flexibility to navigate change and adapt (3) unlearning and relearning allows leaders to be responsive to new problems. Review reflective questions for school leaders. Change is constant … Read More

12 Lessons For Instructional Leaders

Steven WeberBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Instructional leaders play an important role in providing a system that supports teaching and learning so that students will continue to be challenged and grow. Successful principals who are instructional leaders understand the importance of establishing a clear vision and commitment to learning goals. Administrators must create time for instructional leadership. Below you will find 12 lessons for instructional … Read More