George Couros
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Focusing on Individual Moments and Recognition of Staff
The best administrators I have ever worked for were always great with emotional intelligence, yet not always stellar on “policy.”
The Push and Pull of Leadership
Look at the weaknesses of others with compassion, not accusation.
Creating a Learning Orientation Versus a Performance Orientation
Do you ask questions of compliance or empowerment? Good leaders facilitate the shift from compliance to engagement to empowerment.
3 Ideas For When You Outgrow Leadership
What do you do if you feel you have outgrown your leadership to ensure that your own growth doesn’t stagnate? Here are three suggestions t..
The Science Behind Stories and Anecdotes
Personally, things resonate with me on a different level when there is a story connected. I can feel it on an emotional level, not only wi..
10 Crucial Characteristics of Great Leaders
Leadership is not an easy endeavor. When you think you are doing well, things can easily go sideways, or even backward. Because leadership..
It’s Okay To Be a “Boss”
In Kim Scott’s book, “Radical Candor”, she states the following: “In an effort to create a positive, stress-free environment, I sidesteppe..
People Are Always Your Best Resource
You can have a shiny new vision and mission statement, school or district goals, and a myriad of things that say what your district does.
From “Data Driven” to “Evidence Driven”
In my last post, “Common Assessments” vs “Common Understandings”, I was reminded of how powerful comments are on a blog, and why blogging ..
Creating “Purposeful Conflict”
Creating “purposeful conflict” in our learning time with one another teaches not only to debate ideas, but how to do it in respectful ways..