TL;DR: Self-reflection leads to a clearer understanding of oneself. Someone once said, “The fox knows many things; the hedgehog one great thing.” Many people thrive in knowing and sharing about their “one great thing.” Time helps us see who we really are. Years ago, I worked with a woman who bought each member of our team a little hedgehog and … Read More
Episode 62: Four Pillars of Leadership with Aaron Keith Hawkins
Aaron Keith Hawkins joins the show this week and shares the four pillars of leadership (relationships, clarity, mindset, and self-care) along with a powerful story of his ‘wake-up’ moment that has driven his passion for leadership. That, plus your weekly #PepTalk and so much more. MORE EPISODES
The Key to Improving Our Education System: Understanding the Recipe of Learning
TL;DR: Understanding the recipe of learning will help our education system improve. Instead of focusing on professional development, personal development should be at the center for both teachers and students. Jim Rohn, entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker, helped guide this understanding with his words and teachings. Adding additional variables to “fix” something rather than focusing on the existing variables won’t … Read More
Lessons Learned From Change: The Beauty of Switching It Up
TL;DR: Over the course of a long career in education, there can be numerous opportunities for change. There are five lessons learned from change: (1) It can be an adventure. (2) A new perspective is important. (3) People are people. (4) We are enough. (5) It makes us stronger. I spend some time at the end of every school year … Read More
LEAD with HOPE Series: H is for Habits
TL;DR: It is important to establish healthy habits and model them for our students. Be proactive: Focus on the things in your circle of control in an effort to be the best you can be. Begin with the end in mind: Set a mission, goals, and priorities. Put first things first & sharpen the saw: Manage your time. Practice good … Read More
