The Value of Having Difficult Conversations
DO I REALLY NEED TO HAVE THAT DIFFICULT CONVERSATION? We’ve all been there. You’ve really got to talk to your office manager about completing projects….
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Are You Carrying Conflict Debt? Here’s Why It’s Costing More Than You Think
Unspoken tension doesn’t go away—it accumulates. And in school leadership, the interest compounds fast. In every school, department, or district office, there are tensions. Not…
How Do You Want This School Year to End?
Education leaders — this season will fly by. But you have the power to shape how it feels. Spring Break has come and gone, and…
Listen More, Talk Less
There are so many lessons to learn as educational leaders, but the most important is always this: Listen more, talk less. I had to learn…
Tips for Finding Work-Life Balance as a Leader
What exactly is work/life balance? Have you found yourself taking work home with you more often? Or how about answering emails far into the evening? …
5 Ways to Generate Energy & Trust in Your Next Team Meeting
“A team is not a group of people who work together. A team is a group of people who trust each other.” simon sinek When…
My Leadership Journey
Hello, I’m Darlene! Welcome to my site where I’ll be sharing lessons- I’ve learned in my 30-year journey as an Educational Leader. One important thing…