Leaders are expected to guide, inspire and direct a community through crisis. A brilliant example of leadership is New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and his response to the Corona virus currently enveloping the nation. Prior to the crisis...
One of the most frustrating things about school/district improvement is the concept of buy-in. I have seen numerous peer reviewed strategies not implemented due to the buy in myth. This myth that you need everyone on board or even...
Mandy Gilbert, CEO and Founder of Creative Niche identified 5 interview questions that reveal leadership potential. How do you measure your own performance at work? Tell me about a time you had to complete a task you had never...
I read the following article on Steve Jobs and this pretty sums up my experiences in improving academic outcomes in schools across the nation. While serving as Regional Superintendent with Milwaukee Public Schools, we recorded growth on every single...
In a study by Mark Murphy, The Risks Of Ignoring Employee Feedback, studied 27,048 executives, managers and employees. He discovered, among other things, that very few leaders encourage, or are open to hearing, suggestions for improvement from their employees....
The head of an organization I once worked for, when responding no to a request, would never give the reasons for denying the request. It was always, “because I said so” or would just ignore me when I asked...
“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” Bill Gates The title does not make you a leader There is an assumption that the title makes you all powerful and knowledgeable. I...