In order to be the leader you were meant to be...
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Leadership Tips For Educators
How To Successfully Give Critical and Directive Feedback to a Team Member
Big conversations tend to give us butterflies. This is because we are prematurely worried about what the other person will have to say in...
I know you are wondering...
If you didn’t know, last year I fully retired as the CEO of the school that I started. I had many, wonderful and fulfilling roles in...
What do you do when you don't have time to get everything done?
Follow these simple tips and you will find yourself happier, and a lot less stressed!
Surviving, not thriving? Let me help you change that...
It’s going to be 9 years since I started an elementary charter school. It was literally sweat and tears but thankfully no blood! 😭 It...
You Are Not Alone
Are you, as a leader, supporting the leaders in your organization in a way that you can be proud of every day? If not, this means you...
What you don't know about team morale...
Morale can make or break any organization. When people feel valued they will be more motivated to be a member of the team and help...
What is it that you value the most?
What is it in your life that you value❓❓ Make sure the things you value are supported by the position that you seek, or that you have...
Comfort is Key
If you want to know more about how I help educational leaders and their teams effectively lead their schools or districts and still live...
If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you
My favorite quote is if it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you. As leaders sometimes we think that we need to know it all, be it...
Encourage Vulnerability
As leaders, we should be consistently encouraging vulnerability among our staff and students. In order to do this, we must at times be...
The Top Three Reasons Educators Don't Get to the Next Level
For those of you that know me, I am all about personal responsibility, reflection, transparency, and integrity. I have worked in the...
"Culture is the first element of leadership"
Find out why on Episode 7 of the Joyful Educational Leadership Podcast as we interview the amazing Darrin Peppard Darrin supports leaders...
See what had happened was...
Power couple, Danielle and Andre Daughty share how they keep the joy in their family, life, and marriage in episode 6 of the Joyful...
An anecdote to the pain of today's world of personal and global chaos
Meet my friend, and inspiration, Karen Lorre. Professional actress, best-selling author, and coach- Karen Lorre will mesmerize you with...
The "Kee to Success" is Within Reach
Check out my conversation with former guidance counselor turned assistant principal, TaRael Kee and Dr. Donna Marie discuss the...
Your Mess is Your Message
Are you a ruckus maker? If you are, you want to tune in and listen to Donna Marie interact with Danny Bauer. Daniel is committed to...
Have you ever met a unicorn?
If not, get ready because you are about to. Join us for episode 2 where Donna Marie and Zandra Jo Galvan talk about how to ensure you...
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Lessons in Resilience
Duncan Kirkwood is a Veteran, father of three, and recognized authority on psychological resilience. He has spent his professional life...