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5 Ways to Unleash Your Leadership Potential

A Principal's Reflections

Being human is more important than being right all the time. Embrace curiosity There are certain truths when it comes to leadership. As I stated in Digital Leadership, the desire and drive to act is all that matters. When it is all said and done, leadership is about action, not position, title, or power.

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Leadership Transformed

A Principal's Reflections

The human brain is wired to keep us safe, and as a result we often become averse to change. Transformational leadership is the collaborative responsibility for taking action to reach future-oriented goals while meeting the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each student. The horizontal axis is the empowerment continuum.

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Eight Leadership Essentials

A Principal's Reflections

The beginning of the school year always renews my focus on how to improve my leadership skills. It is through leadership that we become catalysts for positive change. This cannot happen without effective leadership. Leadership is a combination of art, science, and human nature.

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12 Leadership Fundamentals

A Principal's Reflections

Leadership is leadership. Leadership is both an art and a science with the goal of moving the masses towards achieving a common goal. Not only does it align with what we know about effective leadership, but it also reminds us to keep our focus on the important stuff. Own your mistakes, but don’t let them own you.

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Cultivating Leadership: Strategies for Building Capacity

A Principal's Reflections

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of leadership is pivotal. The notion of educational leadership extends beyond administrative responsibilities; it embodies the vision, direction, and ethos of a learner-centric environment. Understanding the Role Leadership is about action.

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Against the Flow Leadership

A Principal's Reflections

Human nature compels us in many cases to take the easiest possible path to success. How does the current process of observation and evaluation of staff ensure accountability while improving instruction and leadership? In fact, structures are often put in place so that it is difficult to deviate from a prescribed path.

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The Art and Science of Leadership

A Principal's Reflections

Leadership is far from a science. Since effective leadership means different things to different people, I wanted to dive a little deeper into this debate to glean a better understanding as to what great leaders do. Image credit Whether you are more on the side of art or leadership is beside the point.