Beyond Abilene: Fueling School Improvement with Intentional Decision-Making
Beyond Abilene On a sweltering summer afternoon in Coleman, Texas, a family of four reluctantly agreed to embark on a journey to Abilene—a trip that, as it turned [...]
When Being Coached is Risky Business
“I wish I had a coach when I was a principal.” I hear this statement often when working with people who are coaching principals. They recognize the value [...]
How deepening client relationships supports systemic change
Have you ever thought about the kinds of questions your doctor asks you and how strange it would seem for you to ask the same questions back to [...]
Three ways to improve your listening skills to build trust and understanding
“You can listen like a blank wall or like a splendid auditorium where every sound comes back fuller and richer.” ―Alice Duer Miller, American poet “The word ‘listen’ [...]