Well, I failed. I set out 2017 with a goal of #Leadership365, my aspirational quest to write something of value for … More
Category: Leadership 365
How The School Year Concludes? It’s Up to You
You are working hard to keep everyone focused on instruction, but it seems that the distractions of your time are … More
Leadership: Working On Balance
Our most effective principals are able to bring balance to the school community while maintaining balance themselves. Sounds easy? Not … More
When Principals Have Adequate Support Schools Are More Effective
There are several reasons why some principals are successful and some struggle. The previous week’s blog posts have explored the … More
When You’re Out of Balance, Leadership is a Struggle
Steady. Calm, cool, and collected. Doesn’t get flustered. Grace under pressure. Ice water in the veins. Keeps it together. There … More
Time Management: The Principal’s Challenge
One of my greatest privileges is to lead groups of principals and assistant principals in professional development. Part of that … More
If You Think You Can, You’re Probably Right: Confidence and the Principal
As the leader, if you don’t believe it’s unlikely you’ll get others to believe you either. Confidence is one … More
Professional Reading Saturday: Turn The Ship Around!
WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT SATURDAYS HERE AT PRINCIPAL-MATTERS? PROFESSIONAL READING SATURDAY! THIS WEEK’S SUGGESTION CONNECTS WITH OUR FOCUS IN JANUARY ON DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY OF CARE AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS. Closing the Attitude Gap By Baruti Kafele Principal Kafele is sharing resources with you on a regular basis to help you in your work as a school leader. […]
Lead! It’s What Successful Principals Do
One of the differences between successful principals and those who struggle is the capacity to lead. What does that mean? … More
Five Traits of Principals Who Communicate Effectively
Communication and the Principal. As we continue to examine what areas distinguish the successful principals from the struggling ones, communication … More