Leadership Lessons Learned

Time 

Time. We all perceive time differently. We all define time differently. Regardless. Time is valuable. Time is of value. 

In a recent conversation about triggers, one of my triggers (or perhaps in a more light-hearted modern way of pet-peeves through the maturity of time), time is near at the top.

Personal Impact of Time.

One way I look at time is the reality of. How much time do I actually have to complete a task? And more importantly, how much time do I have to complete that task during working hours so that I don't have to bring it home with me when I should be in fact spending time focusing on my kids. 

*BTW - the moment I decided that I will not "work" when I'm with my kids has made me so incredibly happy. I focus only on them and the stress has melted away. 

Be on Time.

The other way that I look at time is being on time. Lateness causes domino effects. If a meeting starts late, then it better still end on time. The facilitator must accommodate and make changes that allow participants to leave on time. Otherwise, their subsequent meetings are impacted. On the flip side, if a meeting is over before the scheduled end time, relish in it. Don't stay there just because there's left over time. Be efficient. Efficient with effective results, action items, and next steps.

Rescheduling meetings is also irritating. When key players cancel last minute or decide to not show up is disrespectful and prohibits the work from progressing.

Be Humble.

I once was in a meeting with a colleague, and miraculously, we wrapped up early. A few minutes early, but nonetheless. We were attending the next meeting together, and so I suggested that we start heading over. The response? They can wait. I'm not quoting because I don't think it's verbatim, but I'm 99% sure it is. 

They can wait. What? Seriously?! Who do you think you are? What makes you think that your time is any more valuable than theirs? What makes you think that their time is any less valuable than yours? That's a sign of arrogance and disrespect. 

And what gets me most is that I didn't verbalize any of that. I was a bystander in that response. That's what I regret - that I didn't speak up. 

Time. Value time. Value time of others. Value time for yourself.

[Leadership Lessons] Presentation Matters
[Leadership Lessons] Check Your Judgie-ness

Check Your Judginess

Check your ego and your assumptions at the door.

[Leadership Lessons] Communicate in the Offense. Over, not under.

Communicate in the Offense.

Plan ahead and be as proactive as possible to over-communicate. 

[Leadership Lessons] Tone

Tone

Observe how and what you say, and when.

[Leadership Lessons] Salvation & Accountability

Salvation & Accountability

Who's holding you accountable?

[Leadership Lessons] Culture. Trust.

Culture & Trust

Easier said than done.

[Leadership Lessons] Belief. Knowledge.

Check Assumptions. Confirm Interpretations.

Just because you believe does not necessarily determine fact

[Leadership Lessons] Privilege, white or not.

Privilege, white or not.

Why are you leading?

[Leadership Lessons] ENAs: Expectations. Norms. Agreements. Tomato. Tomato.

ENAs: Expectations. Norms. Agreements.

Make the implicit, explicit.

[Leadership Lessons] Communications. Psychology. Organizational Leadership.

Communications. Psychology. Organizational Leadership.

The trifecta to the science of leadership.

[Leadership Lessons] Servant Leadership

Servant Leadership.

Be clear and determine your destination as a leader.

[Leadership Lessons] Fear of Failure: Let it Go

Fear of Failure

Others learn at the expense of your image and reputation on the line. Let it go.

[Leadership Lessons] Back to Basics: Goals

Back to Basics: Goals

Under Construction: Clarity around goals, expectations, and roles are key to clear decision-making processes and accountability plans.

[Leadership Lessons] Dissent for Equity

Dissent for Equity

Ask the questions to make the best 40-70 decision possible while ensuring that the decision can be equitably implemented. 

[Leadership Lessons] Writing with Reciprocal Empathy

Writing with Reciprocal Empathy

Note to self: Draft the message before bed. Craft it in the morning.

[Leadership Lessons] Collisions. Connections. Community.

Collisions. Connections. Community.

You are right where you are supposed to be.

[Leadership Lessons] Accommodations

Accomodations

What is in fact selfish vs. selfless? 

[Leadership Lessons] Journey & Destination

Journey & Destination

Set the pace that works for most.

[Leadership Lessons] Teacher as Parent as Leader

Teacher as Parent as Leader

There are areas where normal won't cut it

[Leadership Lessons] Leverage Technology Equitably and Responsibly

Leverage Technology Equitably & Responsibly

Set up students for success outside of the wall-garden of school

[Leadership Lessons] Let Go of Don’t Control; Instead, Influence & Lean In

Let Go of Don’t Control; Instead, Influence & Lean In

Let's embrace what we can, guide where we can, and accept how we can.

[Leadership Lessons] Perspectives and Perceptions

Perspectives and Perceptions

It's easy to accept and support someone when they are at their best, but what about when they are struggling and facing challenges?

[Leadership Lessons] Let Go of Don’t Control; Instead, Influence & Lean In

Let Go of Don’t Control; Instead, Influence & Lean In

Let's embrace what we can, guide where we can, and accept how we can.

[Leadership Lessons] Impact of Self Outward

Impact of Self Outward

Be mindful of the impact that your behavior and words have on others.