leaders .as. learners

A quote from the book “Influencer: The Power to Change Anything” sums up the strength that being part of the Washington State Leadership Academy brings to each district.
“…we often underestimate the need to learn and actually practice a vital behavior….Leaders make this mistake when they send employees to an intensive day of training that consists [...]

“Leadership is second only to classroom instruction among all school-related factors that contribute to what students learn in school.” (How Leadership Influences Student Learning, 2004) The report continued with “…the positive effects of leadership are greatest in schools and districts with the greatest needs.”
The Washington State Leadership Academy strives to help all leaders look [...]

Teamwork.  Collaborative Culture. Two heads are better than one.  Everywhere we turn in education, we find people shouting the benefits of working in teams.  But I contend that working in a team or even organizing and keeping teams focused is easier said than done.  
 
How do we do this business we call school in an effective, [...]

In reflecting on the Leadership Academy workshops this year, there are so many lessons that we have all learned. We have taken pause to reflect on our thinking and learning from this year. With that reflection came some brilliant “ah-has”. Take for instance the following learning that was articulated after some individual and team reflection:

In reflecting back on my growing up years, I can think of many heroes in my life. They range from superheroes like Superman to everyday people like my Great Aunt Bernice.

All of life seems so complex in our current society. I am sure that all businesses face the same issues of many complex component parts that need to be addressed all at once and then result in a positive outcome.