Back in January, to start the year, I wrote about setting goals not resolutions. As we approach halfway through this one (already?!) it’s a great time to reflect on how far we have come and reassess what is still ahead. A veteran teach I worked with earlier shared with me this analogy I’m going toContinue reading “Be attached to process, not outcomes.”
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The Dot Board
If I only knew what I know now! In my first superintendency, I had the best intentions! We were going to improve student outcomes. I was on fire. I was ready to implement a duplicatable continuous cycle of improvement. I had the goals set, and I was prepared to go. The only problem was thatContinue reading “The Dot Board”
“Don’t let perfection get in the way of progress.”
As we sat around at halftime of the game, our coach said this with a calm and direct voice. I had been beating myself up over missed plays, mistakes, and mishaps in the first half, rather than looking ahead or staying in the present moment. “Don’t let perfection get in the way of progress.” ItContinue reading ““Don’t let perfection get in the way of progress.””
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”
Lead with abundance
Living with abundance isn’t just a mindset, it’s an approach. Inspired by others who push themselves, take risks, and accomplish seemingly everything, I have learned that this shift in thinking can yield so, so much. Before I continue, I want to acknowledge how hard this concept can be for so many. The son of aContinue reading “Lead with abundance”
The art of coaching, the power of courage.
During challenges, I draw on my sense of courage. This courage comes from my immigrant roots, the resilience of my refugee parents, and the strength of my survivor story. I have built a great amount of confidence and success through this belief in myself – not blind, reckless action; it is the belief that IContinue reading “The art of coaching, the power of courage.”
Family Reading Time
One of the highlights from my recent holiday in Florida was our family sitting around the table talking about books we read or wanted to read. Two of the five are serial readers. One is always reading. It is pretty impressive. Little did I know, three of us (not me) were tracking the books theyContinue reading “Family Reading Time”
Don’t leave things to chance
This tweet by Shane inspired and validated what I know firsthand to be true. Interchange “routine” with “system,” showing the power of consistency, accountability, and habits. When I think about when I am at my best, most productive, most in-flow, I am following the GoCycle system and framework, and my actions match my words. It’sContinue reading “Don’t leave things to chance”
Cool Tools
The past six months have been a fantastic experience. One of the most significant parts is all the new learning experiences. I am talking about a flood of tools. I wanted to share some of these resources for anyone looking to start a new adventure or who loves excellent tools (or hacks). Lucidpress – lucidpress.comContinue reading “Cool Tools”
It takes courage to ask.
Set goals, not resolutions. Every new year can be an opportunity to take stock, to take inventory… What is working and what’s not? When I think about my own goals, I think about what it is I need, and how I ask for what I need. It takes courage to ask for help, and whenContinue reading “It takes courage to ask.”