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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN MAY 15, 2012 “I didn’t take this job to give up on you!” There is much to say about the stance one wants to take as a school leader, while dealing with the trials that are part and parcel of a leadership role that is ultimately about people – young people – and therefore comes with a complex play book and rule book. How often have I said this? And often vehemently. ” . ” . | FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN JULY 14, 2011 It’s Hiring Time! look for people who complement my skills if they are working in leadership roles. always ask candidates what they look for from people in leadership roles – the principal and assistant principal. Filed under: Leadership. LeadershipThere is something exciting about this process. Some qualities stand out. | | | | | |
| FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN JULY 13, 2012 “Are You Wearing Your Seat Belt?” ~ Tips for New Principals It is easy in a leadership role to feel tugged and pulled from different directions. Leadership is about people, not things, and so emotions are involved – yours and those of others. When one steps into a new leadership role there is a lot of excitement and energy in the air. hoped I would do a great job! Reflect! Reflect! | FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 Do What It Takes! In my mind, leadership and collaboration are inseparable, so it seems natural for me to shy away from giving importance only to leaders with titles. see leadership as something that everyone has responsibility for within an organization. believe this human capacity for doing what it takes is another way to define leadership. | FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN JULY 8, 2011 For an Organization… With People… Filed under: Leadership , Uncategorized. Leadership UncategorizedWhen people mention anything about working ‘for’ me, I quickly correct them saying they work ‘with’ me. This is not just some politically correct line in my book – it holds deeper meaning for me. And why do they need to know? With people. | | | | | | | | |
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011 “Whenever You Fall, Pick Something Up.” – Oswald Avery
In a leadership role, there are moments when it feels like we’re standing at the edge of a steep cliff, and stepping off each time we deal with problems. learned a lot in my leadership courses, yet a tremendous amount of learning has come from my experiences on the job. Reflections Leadership Quotes Strength MORE >> -
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 Get Ready… Get Set… Recharge Your Batteries!
Finding some ‘me’ time: In leadership roles, we’re often in an ‘all systems go’ mode. They have surmounted challenges, been risk-takers, encouraged others, demonstrated their leadership, or worked through trying situations with a ‘do what it takes’ attitude. Thank goodness for that! Oh, no! MORE >> -
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2011 Here’s to New Beginnings!
Leadership is an arena that gives us multiple opportunities to define ourselves. Filed under: Leadership , Reflections Tagged: Leadership , Quotes , Reflections , Strength , Summer Holidays. Leadership Reflections Quotes Strength Summer HolidaysSummer vacation is coming to an end. Seneca, Roman philosopher. MORE >> -
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011 “And when we think we lead, we are most led.” —Lord Byron
leadership role is complicated. My head was full of ideas about leadership, but I needed to begin with the nuts and bolts. Early in my leadership role, I had the privilege of working with a couple of teachers who were masterful at their craft. Where does one begin? Somehow, the packing list for those was incomplete! MORE >> -
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011 Do You See What I See?
talk about their leadership skills to people at the helm of our organization – perhaps this will open some doors for them for leadership within our organization. know that the years will pass quickly and when they get the itch to spread their wings, seeds of leadership would already have been planted in their minds. MORE >>
- A Big Reminder From A Little Kid! FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011
- 3 R’s + FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011
- What’s written in stone… setting the tone! FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2011
- Shared Leadership – a worthy road to travel! FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011
- Unbound from here on… FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011
- “It’s not a better way, it’s a different way.” – Dr. Raymond Terrell FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011
- Ideas EVOLVE… FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011
- Be a Compass… Be an Anchor… FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PEN | TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011
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