Month: October 2019

Intriguing question…  Leaders face many challenges over the course of their career, but I believe there is one which is common to us all.  Further, I believe this challenge can go unnoticed and has the potential to rob us of our true potential.  So, what is this challenge?  Let’s take a look in today’s post. I believe your greatest leadership challenge is yourself!  More specifically, it’s your thoughts.  Superintendents often face conflict, shifting politics, and complex issues which can lead one to constantly be on alert and consumed in thought.  In the back of our minds we are continually thinking …

Disciplines, in this context, are habits or patterns of behavior.  As such they require conscious effort to develop and maintain, but normally become easier once part of our daily actions.  Today’s post focuses on 3 disciplines which we typically know and understand, but often have trouble mastering.  Although there are numerous disciplines which district leaders might individually focus upon, I believe these three can produce a high impact for those willing to put in the effort.   Are You Listening, or Just Waiting to Speak? I think it is natural for our minds to prepare a response when listening to someone, …