A Principal's Reflections

Change is hard. Actually, it is really hard. Not only have I written extensively about this fact for years, but I also suspect that everyone...

Justifying change isn't just about presenting an idea; it's about building the bridge from current challenges to future possibilitie...

I love talking about leadership and am always intrigued to review what I have written on the topic over the years.  Recently, on my podcast ...

Change is an inevitable constant in education. If it isn’t, it surely should be. While it can be met with resistance, effective leaders unde...

When it comes to leading change, many of us, at some point, have been made to think that we have to get others to buy into a certain strateg...

As we all know, navigating change is often a tricky process.  It requires a clear vision, a sound plan for implementation, and patience. Ev...

Change is hard because it requires us to step outside of our comfort zone and into the unknown. It means letting go of the familiar and embr...

I remember vividly as a young principal when I started to drink the “edtech” Kool-Aid many years ago. It represented a true turning point in...

It always amazes me that we possess such vivid memories of some experiences yet tend to forget others. As the years' pass, I am always t...

Is there such a thing as a “small” win?  I think we can challenge this notion as the overall impact is in the eye of the beholder. Jude King...

When we do things a certain way, we often become comfortable, especially if we are satisfied with the result.  While this might seem perfect...

Like most kids, past, and present, I loved playing video games.  During my very early years, Atari was the best and only option.  My parents...

How would one define great leadership?  What are the characteristics of influential leaders?  Each of these questions leads to various respo...

“ Vulnerability is the core, the heart, the center, of meaningful human experiences .” - Brené Brown Change is hard.  It is even more challe...

Leading is not easy .  I am a believer that leaders are not born but instead develop over time based on both the environment and learned exp...

The earliest known version of the proverb that serves as the title for this post is attributed to Julius Caesar.  You might have noticed tha...