“I see leadership differently than my parent’s generation does.” Those are the words of Brandon, a college sophomore, who had ended his semester at home when the entire student body at Vanderbilt University left due to COVID-19. The coronavirus changed us and Brandon believes it only accelerated a change that was taking place already. In those days, I hosted a…
Leading change is one of the most important things a leader can do. The ability to lead change is a crucial differentiator between being a manager and being a leader. Managers operate within the scope of how things are. Leaders operate with the scope of how things can be. While you must manage and lead, producing change is 80% leadership…
My wife and I have two adult children, Bethany and Jonathan. In addition, I’ve spent a great deal of my life with students, as a leader and an educator. One of the most meaningful elements of my work is helping young people discover their superpowers. My daughter, Bethany, has always been discerning. At eighteen years old, she got a jury…
You received the promotion, were awarded the title, and are now the boss. While this is a good thing, and you should be very proud, you should also acknowledge that this is the lowest level of leadership – the lowest form of influence. Leadership is Influence, Not Your Title Can you succeed as a leader if you simply embrace your…
I’ve argued for years that students need more “ownership” of their education. Teachers, parents and coaches have not empowered them to practice metacognition and engage in greater levels of inquiry and exploration. To be specific, allowing students to own their learning process implies allowing them to make more of their own choices. But there is a downside to all of…
Miracle skill? That’s pretty bold, don’t you think? But what would you call a skill that increases collaboration, values diversity, enhances inclusion, promotes full engagement, and improves results? That is the definition of a miracle skill if I have ever seen one. If curiosity is such an all-powerful skill, why do so many leaders struggle to demonstrate the use of…
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