Having recently read and blogged about John Maxwell's newest publication, Intentional Living, I'm even firmer in my commitment to the...

One of my tried and true videos for years - Derek Sivers' "How to Start a Movement." Need a great video for the start of the school year?...

President Barack Obama recently launched a new initiative, a launch of "moonshot" to cure cancer. Leading the initiative will be Vice...

Let's face it. As a leader, sometimes it's hard to be positive 24/7. The work load, the challenges, the office politics, the dramatic...

At some point in each of our careers, we approach that fork in the road - stay in a position of comfort or take a risk, and then take...

Had a little free time this morning so I walked the girls to school. No, the picture isn't of me. But it is of another twin mom who...

Ever heard of management by walking around? This is a well-worn strategy used by teachers to monitor and mold student behavior in the...

Chances are good that you're surrounded by others at work (and in life) who believe in your abilities, your leadership and the special...

I've learned over the years that working in public education is a passion. Too many have tried it and realized they really weren't in...

I've followed the work of Liz Wiseman for years. Her efforts around building teams and people is well know in the education ranks here in...

Feedback goes beyond evaluations. Do you take the time to give regular feedback to your employees? Maybe it’s a good time for a “New...

So much has changed with the advent of developing technology that pushes us to do more, work more effectively, and automate as much as...