School leaders spend a considerable amount of their time in problem solving mode. There are those problems that leaders create ourselves through their own actions
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The problem of presenting a ‘deficit model’ to teachers
One of the greatest challenges, I believe, facing school leaders today is the doom and gloom in education. There is so much material out there
Circumvention without a conversation – what it means for school leaders
Going around someone in order to ensure that something gets done is not uncommon in most workplaces, including schools. Yet it can create significant issues
What is reasonable? When great teachers make other teachers look bad
In every school there are teachers who may be fabulous and make teachers who are good look quite ordinary in comparison. In so many ways
Changing school culture – Push too far, then face the kick back
When new leaders are appointed to their various roles in schools, they are often eager to make change, to help the school improve and move
Putting values first in education
One of my favourite quotes is: “If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.” from D.L.Moody. Our character is