Reflecting and Celebrating

When creating our online course, one of the mini-lessons is on reflecting and celebrating. When I first started down my goal-setting journey, I set monthly goals. Looking back, it was crazy. I was setting goals like a mad man. The problem was I eventually burnt out. I do not like to think I ever failed.Continue reading “Reflecting and Celebrating”

Lessons Learned

I loved all the different stages of my educational career. From the cornfields of Crescent City to the south side of Chicago, I worked with fantastic teachers, staff, and students. The parents, school board members, and local leaders were very passionate about supporting local schools. They were times when I was not sure if myContinue reading “Lessons Learned”

Service Leadership or Self Sacrifice

I have seen leaders pushing themselves to the limits the past two years. It is easy for people to look at leadership and say they should be (fill in the blank). I begin to feel the pressure to do what others are saying. At times I hold my job too close to my heart. IContinue reading “Service Leadership or Self Sacrifice”

Business Service vs Customer Service

I am always impressed when I go to Chick-fil-A. Our family enjoys and appreciates the quality and consistency of the food. I appreciate when large organizations show clear evidence of guaranteed and viable systems. Chick-fil-A is one of the largest American fast food restaurant chains. The company operates more than 2,723 restaurants, primarily in theContinue reading “Business Service vs Customer Service”