I know many of you have given some thought to New Year’s resolutions for this year. And, there are others who after so many failed attempts at reaching your goals, have already abandoned the idea of resolutions altogether. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of setting New Year’s resolutions, we all strive to be better in 2022. I know I do. I have always considered the new year as an opportunity to push the refresh button, a time to right wrongs, a time to be better, feel better and do better. I am also getting older, wiser, and, interestingly, bolder than any other time in my life. My goals and aspirations for the new year are BIG! I have been asking myself , “How can I begin to live my best life ever? What does happiness look like for me? How can I be a better person? What do I want to do with the rest of my life? What changes do I want to make?” These aspirations, like traditional resolutions, are so big it is difficult to determin...
How do you lead during a crisis? Build capacity. (Part II) by Donna Micheaux In my recent blog, How do you lead during a crisis? Build Capacity , I introduced Glazer’s four elements for building leadership capacity: Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical and Emotional. I recently spoke with several front line leaders about their real-life experiences applying the four elements to build their leadership capacity during the nation’s recent crises. I was inspired and encouraged by their resilience, resolve and commitment to continue to lead and learn during these extraordinary times. Here I share a few of their responses in the hopes that they will inspire your own reflections and new ideas. Spiritual capacity: What matters most to you? “My primary goal is to stay collectively engaged with our students and their families. We center our efforts on the 2 C’s: Connections and Care. I believe it is important to connect ...