Insecurity is Normal?
posted in: Integrity, Stretching and Growing
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In April of 2011, I was caught off-guard by a silly combination of factors: I finally
Leaders stay sensitive this time of year
posted in: Biographical, Communication, Servant leadership
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This is a “rerun” from last year; some events of the last month have convinced me to share it anew: We’re just a couple weeks from the Winter Solstice, the shortest darkest day of the year. A contrast to the … Read More
Group Dynamic Primer Conclusion: Art’s Triangle and the Handwritten Matrix
posted in: Biographical, Stretching and Growing
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WARNING: This post is nothing but a story, though you will find usable content at the end. Also, it’s over 700 words. If you’re a long-time loyal reader, though, it’s required reading. (If you’re new to this blog, this is … Read More
Group Dynamic Primer Chapter Six: Stretching and Growing
posted in: Stretching and Growing
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Leaders are committed to constant self-improvement. Why use the phrase “stretching and growing?” Because you can’t grow if you don’t stretch –
Group Dynamic Primer Chapter Three: Integrity
posted in: Integrity, Modeling Behavior
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Does it go without saying that leaders must have integrity? If so, sorry. Just a couple of weeks ago, a manager was telling me about having to let a seemingly great hire go. Seeing my surprise, she looked me in … Read More
Group Dynamic Primer Chapter Two: Vision
posted in: Servant leadership, Vision
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Leaders must have vision. Not just in the “creatively imagined future” way, but also in the way of “I have an accurate assessment of the way things are right now.” Leaders must (in the words of those wise men, Kouzes … Read More
For those who don’t get it…
posted in: Communication, Leadership problems, Modeling Behavior
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Something that occasionally presents itself in the world of leadership is that there is one person, also a leader, who doesn’t “get it.” Maybe it’s another teacher, a member of administration or your direct supervisor. They see what you are … Read More
On owning your leadership style…
posted in: Modeling Behavior, Organizational Improvement
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Let’s make the assumption that, as a leader, you’ve taken a number of human behavior assessments (like the Leadership Practices Inventory, Everything DiSC®, Strengths Finders or Myers-Briggs), and therefore you have some sort of description (or two or five descriptions) … Read More