1-MINUTE READS
by Aubrey Patterson and Melody Stacy
There is an old saying that worry is interest paid in advance on something you may never own.
Fear freezes and often leads to...
by Melody Stacy
We should take our jobs seriously while not taking ourselves too seriously.
Great leaders understand the dynamics of this delicate and essential balance, seeking daily...
by Melody Stacy
“That’s not my job.”
“Don’t blame me. I’m just doing what they told me to do.”
These sentiments indicate a lack of...
by Melody Stacy
Last week, we kicked off a series on the forces of mediocrity. A collection of strong inertias that, as we are seeking greatness, try to pull us back to...
by Melody Stacy
Having an inspiring and worthwhile vision is always wonderful.
Rallying our team around that vision and, together, gaining clarity on where we're heading is a great next...
by Aubrey Patterson
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to brighten and warm up every room they enter?
Like a weather front moving in, everyone feels a change as soon as that...
by Aubrey Patterson
Do you find yourself saying yes to helping people when deep down you know you should say no?
Taking care of others isn't just something remarkable leaders like...
by Aubrey Patterson
Is your mind filled with the little and big things that need to be done?
Do you cringe or uncomfortably joke about the number of emails in your inbox?
The 2-Minute Rule
T...
by Melody Stacy and Aubrey Patterson
It’s that time of year.
A time for deep introspection.
A time for a celebration of the hopeful optimism of all that’s possible in the...
by Aubrey Patterson
We sometimes come across people who want and very much need to build new habits, but worry about developing systems and routines that might stifle their creativity.
It's...
by Aubrey Patterson
Are you updating a cover letter and resume for an upcoming dream position?
Most applications are now requested and submitted online. Seems easy enough.
Here's a tip to...
by Aubrey Patterson
Early in life, most of us are taught to count our blessings, but this lesson all too often fails to become a habit. When calamity knocks on our door, many of us are not...
by Melody Stacy
What do conversations at holiday family gatherings have to do with our school cultures? And how do they inform us as leaders?
Imagine any number of these exchanges. What do...
by Aubrey Patterson
Of course, the scenario you're about to read is all too familiar, but are you fortunate enough to know someone who leads like Carla?
Like a Duck
The day is just...
by Aubrey Patterson
Have you noticed how it's become very popular in social media to encourage us to say "no" to anything new?
Build and fortify boundaries. Guard them fiercely with a no.
We...
by Aubrey Patterson
A leader who doesn't empower people or take the time to build commitment unintentionally creates a culture of parking lot and hallway conversations filled with...
by Aubrey Patterson
Jerry walked into the new principal's office and nonchalantly offered a leadership gem that would reframe every future conversation in the school about mission, vision,...
by Melody Stacy
Are you ready for a pop quiz?
No?
Good. It wouldn’t be a pop quiz if you were.
Ready or not, here we go ...
- As school leaders, should we love our staff or have high...
by Melody Stacy
A positive leader, in the purest form, is someone who influences the people and environment around them for the better.
We all want to be such a leader and, on our best days,...
by Aubrey Patterson
In 2005, the National Science Foundation published an article that found the average person has about 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day, of which 80% are negative,...
