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When I first became a principal, I did one thing that shaped my entire approach to leadership. Before school started, I scheduled one-on-one meetings with every teacher. My goal was to learn more about who I would be serving. I wanted to know my staff's children’s names, family stories, hobbies, strengths, and what was important to each person. Before each meeting ended, I asked one question: “What do you need from me as your leader?” I heard a variety of responses, but almos

People make around 35,000 decisions a day. Let that sink in. Every little thing you do requires you to (consciously or unconsciously)...

Dr. Cody Killen: “Wherever You Are, Be All There” In the first week of his very first principalship, Dr. Cody Killen was pulled aside by...

In last month’s post , we explored some of the best questions for mentors to ask their mentees for productive mentoring sessions. This...

“We Don’t Wish for It. We Work for It” In Houston, Mississippi, there’s a high school principal whose leadership goes beyond school...

Are your mentor/mentee relationships effective in your school? Have you paired up your new staff with a solid mentor yet? Get the most...