Stop Leading Start Building
I received this book from Sibme during the ASCD 23 conference and I'm just amazed by it. Everything Jackson writes, resonates with me.
I received this book from Sibme during the ASCD 23 conference and I'm just amazed by it. Everything Jackson writes, resonates with me.
She begins with a quote from Umair Haque:
She begins with a quote from Umair Haque:
The boss says, "Go."
The boss says, "Go."
The leader says, "Let's go."
The builder says, "Come."
The leader says, "Let's go."
The builder says, "Come."
And right away, I knew this book was for me.
And right away, I knew this book was for me.
Chapter One: Purpose
Chapter One: Purpose
This chapter clearly outlines what vision, mission and corevalues mean. Vision being the "what are we building" and mission being "Why is it importnat." I have never truly understood this before.
She suggests creating a very meaningful vision (one that excites us!) and sharing it with the staff. Then having them unpack it and create the Mission together. Finally everyone should come up wtih the core values that let us know what everyone's role is in the school.
I love this and want to do it in Sept with our teachers.
Chapter 2: People
Chapter 2: People