Leadership… Promoted to Manager? Here’s How to Earn Respect Without Losing Friends 10 Feb 202510 Feb 2025 Becoming a leader is exciting but comes with challenges. You must build trust, earn respect, and set clear expectations. If you were promoted internally, shifting from peer to manager can…
Educational Leadership… “The Dark Side of Empathy: Unmasking Manipulative Leaders” 8 Feb 20258 Feb 2025 Some leaders understand emotions better than others. They can read people, predict reactions, and use this insight to influence decisions. But not all of them do so with good intentions.…
Books… Why Do Some Teachers Resist Leadership Roles? 8 Feb 20258 Feb 2025 Moving from the classroom to a leadership role is a big step. Some teachers embrace the challenge. Others avoid it. Why? Why Some Teachers Stay in the Classroom Love of…
Assistant Principal… Leadership Interview Preparation and Recent Trends in Education 2024 22 Jul 202422 Jul 2024 The interview season is upon us once again. Advertisements and job descriptions are starting to be posted online, and school websites are no doubt getting serious traffic. For those looking…
Books… Leading Yourself: The Importance of Staring Out of the Window 12 Mar 202212 Mar 2022 As we enter week 5 of Distance Learning I can feel my energy wane and my momentum slow. It is now, at this time, that I revisit my routine. Searching…
Assistant Principal… Leading Yourself: 5 Leadership Lessons From The Stoics – Part 1 6 Mar 202226 Mar 2022 Over the years, I have attended and completed many leadership training programs. Some good, some not so good. “Good”, however, is subjective. To me, “good’ is when I have learned…
Assistant Principal… The Assistant Principal Interview: 5 Common Questions Asked During The Assistant Principal Interview 6 Mar 202215 May 2022 One of the most common questions I receive from teachers wishing to enter leadership is “How do I prepare for an Assistant Principal interview?” The easy answer is, by applying…
Assistant Principal… Leading Yourself: How COVID Lockdown Is Causing Us To Live Our School Values 5 Mar 20225 Mar 2022 Last week, on Sunday 27th February, Shenzhen announced that they would be locking down areas of the city in order to prevent the spread of the Omicron COVID virus. I,…
Assistant Principal… On Reading To Lead 28 Jan 2022 Like most people that have not been able to leave their homes due to a COVID-19 lockdown, I have had to adapt my daily routine. Early mornings consisting of stretching,…
Assistant Principal… Flourish: The Road To Developing Student Character 16 Jan 2022 In his thought-provoking book “Creating Cultures of Thinking”, Ron Ritchhart asks the question “What would you like the children you teach to be like as adults?” This simple question has…
Assistant Principal… The Assistant Principal Interview: Part 3 of 3 8 Jan 202215 May 2022 The interview process varies from school to school. Some schools conduct interviews very informally, having conversations and really trying to get to know the candidate. Others may generate a list…
Assistant Principal… School Life: Bench Yourself and Listen 20 Nov 20218 Mar 2022 This week I decided to wake and go to school earlier than normal. An attempt to re-focus, recharge and find my usual routine. The demands of the job can creep…
Assistant Principal… School Life: “These Kids..” 13 Nov 20218 Mar 2022 Every week, I am fortunate to enter dozens of classrooms and witness our teachers' creativity and working genius. Teachers tap into their passions and strengths, designing engaging and curiosity-provoking lessons…
Assistant Principal… The Assistant Principal Interview: Part 2 of 3 7 Nov 202115 May 2022 One of the most popular questions facing candidates applying for Assistant Principal positions is “How would you enter the school as a new Assistant Principal?” This is often followed by,…
Assistant Principal… Stepping Out, Stepping Up and Stepping Back: Your Move to Leadership 31 Oct 202120 Nov 2021 If you could lead your “Dream School”, who would you hire to work to come and work for you? All School Leaders have all thought about it, some may even…
Assistant Principal… 10 Must-Read Leadership Books For An Assistant Principal 25 Oct 202125 Oct 2021 As a known reader, I am often asked "what leadership books would you recommend for those wanting to enter leadership?" I have my favourites, however, when recommending books for aspiring…
Assistant Principal… The Assistant Principal Interview: Part 1 of 3 24 Oct 202115 May 2022 The Assistant Principal interview is a process that is unlike any other. This means that you need to prepare for it if that is even possible. The Interview process is…
Assistant Principal… On Becoming The Assistant Principal 24 Oct 202115 May 2022 What is the Assistant Principal, and what do they do? The answer to this question is very complex. This is because the answer depends on your school context and mission,…
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