Here at The New School Leader, we are committed to helping new and aspiring school leaders develop the skills that they need to take the next step in their leadership journey.
We believe good leadership can transform a life, a campus, and a culture.
We believe leadership is a skill that anyone can develop.
We believe the best leaders belong to a community of like-minded people who are committed to developing their craft.
We believe leadership is based on actions, not titles.
It’s ok if your leadership journey does not look like someone else’s. Too often, we fall into the trap of believing there is only one path, especially in educational leadership. That’s just not true. If the school year ends without you moving into the position you were hoping to land, …
I’m excited to share that I landed a high school assistant principal position for the 2023-2024 school year! Before we celebrate, let me tell you about this assistant principal interview. It was INTENSE! For background information, I was interviewing with a district that was out of state, so I had …
As school leaders, conflict is all around us, and we have to always remember to show up with the right mindset. Otherwise, that conflict may turn into combat, and we never want that. Focus on solutions rather than blame, and stay calm. Remember that you cannot control how the other …
Do not let yourself be paralyzed by “what ifs” when making decisions. Is it important to consider the possible outcomes before making a decision? Absolutely. However, far too many people “what if” themselves into paralysis by considering highly unlikely outcomes. We cannot do that. Make the best decision you can …
Do you want to get your people to buy into your vision? Spend more time telling them about the amazing things you ARE going to do instead of the terrible things you ARE NOT going to do. People rally behind a positive vision much more easily than they rally behind …
