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If people have to follow you, how do you know you’re a good leader? communication compassionate impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

A few months ago, our team dove into deep thinking mode on a tough question:

If people have to follow you, how do you know you’re a good leader?

Like so many times...

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Silence Does the Heavy Lifting courageous impact tips meetings

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Do you have someone on your team who always chooses negativity and can't help but bring the room to the lowest common denominator?

Trying times certainly...

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Staying Curious communication compassionate constructive courageous impact tips

by Melody Stacy

 

Curiosity killed the cat.

A useful illustration of why we shouldn’t be nosing around in situations that don’t involve us? Maybe. But as leaders, we may want...

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The Ebb and Flow constructive impact tips

by Melody Stacy

 

The sun-kissed, rejuvenated faces bouncing in to check rosters and decorate classrooms. The fresh-faced anticipation of what’s yet to unfold, open to possibilities...

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Is Your Email a Progress Trap? communication impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Has technology really made day-to-day communication easier? 

Most would never choose a return to the days of the fax machine or expensive phone calls in...

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The 2-Minute Rule constructive impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Is your mind filled with 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

...

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Make it Easy for Them to Hire You communication impact tips

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...

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It’s complicated … or is it? communication constructive courageous impact tips

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 ...

  1. As school leaders, should we love our staff or have high...
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It All Starts … and Ends With You constructive courageous impact tips

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,...

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The Highlight Reel: The Stories We Tell Ourselves compassionate impact tips

 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...

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Meeting Déjà Vu: We Talked About This Last Year, Right? communication constructive impact tips meetings

by Aubrey Patterson

 

The Faculty Meeting: Meritocracy vs Efficiency

Here’s a scenario that many will recognize ... 

It's 4:23 PM. Seven minutes before the faculty meeting is...

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Meeting with Myself constructive impact tips time blocking

by Aubrey Patterson

 

You're going on vacation this Friday so you're busy crushing your things-to-do lists, sending quick and clear emails, and crumpling post-its like a pro!

Why?

Meeting with...

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The Best Research is Me-search constructive courageous impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

I know in my heart there's got to be a better way!

Do you too often land on this thought while lying awake in bed at 2 am, after a long day or dealing with some tough...

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Be a Manager and a Leader constructive impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Whether you're a teacher, office assistant, or administrator, much of your most important work will never be noticed.

And that's the way it's supposed to be.

Be...

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Carefronting communication courageous impact tips

by Melody Stacy

 

When your school culture is all about positivity and that magical mixture of love and high expectations, there needs to be a certain amount of healthy conflict to combat...

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Smooth Stones Take Time constructive courageous impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

It would be wonderful if we could avoid the bumps, bruises, and pain that come with growing, right? 

Or would it?

Difficult Times

Warm demander leaders enhance...

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So Much STUFF! constructive impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

How many times in the past 24 hours have you thought about something you need to do while trying to be present with someone close to you?

Do you carry the weight of...

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False Summits constructive courageous impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Some of our biggest successes can be pretty messy, right?

Be sure that as you scramble up the ladder of success, it is leaning against the right building....

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Leadership and Rubik's Cubes constructive courageous impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

When we strive for perfection, we have a vision that not only includes an exciting destination, but also a smooth journey.

If you’ve ever tried to solve a...

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A Lesson From Goldilocks constructive impact tips

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Why do some, like James Dyson who failed in 5,126 attempts before perfecting his revolutionary vacuum, persist for years at their craft? 

The...

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