Build Even Better Relationships: I met with Doug Whitewolff for a great conversation focused on AI. Check out Doug’s website: https://www.transformationmath.com/ for more information about what he does and how he might be able to support you! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. 

Don’t Do More, Be More: I met with Dr. Corissa Mazurkiewicz for a fantastic conversation. We talked about many things, but there was a theme of being present in your work and life. I appreciated how she connected my questions on leadership to both education and being a parent. Here are my three key takeaways. 

The Work Will Be There Tomorrow: I met with Mark Shellinger, the Director of the National SAM Inovation Project https://www.samprocess.com/. Will Parker and Kerensa Wing encouraged me to look into his work, and they were right! Mark and I had a great conversation about the SAM process and how systems are so important to leaders. I encourage you to check out what the website and see how it could positively impact you! I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. 

Who Wants to be a Great Superintendent and a Miserable Father?: Over the past year I met with 7 leaders from the US and UK who, for one reason or another, asked me to not post about the individual conversations. Over the next two weeks I will be posting about my ‘unreleased interviews.’ What follows are the main themes after synthesizing those 7 interviews! 

Part 2: 1. Find Your Drive

2. Get Clear about your values 

3. Get in alignment

Take the Roast out of the Oven: Over the past year I met with 7 leaders from the US and UK who, for one reason or another, asked me to not post about the individual conversations. Over the next two weeks I will be posting about my ‘unreleased interviews.’ What follows are the main themes after synthesizing those 7 interviews! 

Part 1:

Every Child Should Attend a High Performing School: I met with Jayne Ellspermann, the 2015 National Principal of the Year, past NASSP President, Tedx speaker, and the list goes on! She now works for herself as a school leadership development expert. Make sure to reach out to her if you need an excellent consultant to work with! We had a great early morning (for me) conversation. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. 

Not One Darn Thing Can Be Done By Yourself: I met with Dr. Mary Templeton, the superintendent of the Washougal School District in Washington. Washougal is a fast growing community, and the school district is doing some great things! https://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. 

Be Mission Driven: I met with Dr. Talina Corvus for an excellent conversation. Dr. Corvus is the director of Pacific University’s PhD in Education and Leadership program. If you have any interest in earning a PhD, check this program out! https://www.pacificu.edu/phd-education-leadership I have been fortunate enough to know Dr. Corvus for a few years, and this conversation only deepened my respect for her. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. 

Accomplish Your Vision by Focusing on Others: I met with Niiamah Ashong for a great conversation! Niiamah is an entrepreneur and coach, and I encourage you to check out his website for more information about what he has to offer! https://niiamahashong.com/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. 

You Have Never Arrived: I met with Kerensa Wing, a former principal and current educational consultant. Kerensa was the 2020 NASSP National Principal of the Year, and we had a great and practical conversation about school leadership! Make sure to check our what she has to offer on her website: https://sites.google.com/kwingelevatesleaders.org/kwing-elevates-leaders/home We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. 

I mention Clifton Strengths during this section

I mention SAMs during this section