In this episode, I connect with Jed Stefanowicz, Digital Learning Coach in Walpole, Massachusetts. Jed talks about how important and impactful coaching is in education. He touches on the differences between professional development and professional learning, and how we need to get out of our comfort zone to grow. Jed tells us that as leaders, … More This Is Leadership – EP18: Jed Stefanowicz
In this episode, I connect with Sandra Donahue, President of the Catholic Principal’s Council of Ontario (CPCO). Sandra explains how important it is for principals to be solid in relationship building and well-grounded when it comes to teaching and learning. She talks about how infusing her passions into her role as a leader has served … More This Is Leadership – EP17: Sandra Donahue
In this episode, I connect with Lisa Lamoureux-Collins, System Principal of Student Well-Being and Equity at the Near North District School Board in North Bay, Ontario Canada. Lisa is also the former President of the Ontario Principals Council. Lisa talks to us about the challenges of shifting from online to in-person learning and the power … More This Is Leadership – EP16: Lisa Lamoureux-Collins
George Couros begins this podcast with Joël McLean by reflecting on how the role of the principal has evolved over time. Couros reflects on how it is common for the best principals to not be noticed because they are there making important decisions behind the scenes. Couros and Joël McLean talk about how leadership can … More The Evolving Role of the Principal – A Convo with Joël McLean – The Innovators Mindset S3 EP38
Most of the time, I tend to be proactive in all aspects of my life. I think this has come with many years of experience, training and reflection. My proactive behaviour comes in large part from my ability to organize and prioritize. As a school principal, one of the most important jobs I have is … More Harnessing Proactivity & Reactivity
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been thinking about what makes an educator or principal/VP think or say “I don’t have time for that” when it comes to their professional development. I remember saying those exact words (more than once) at different points during my career. And when I think back to them, I … More “I Don’t Have Time For That”
For a school principal, the beginning of August often signals the restart of being in the “new school year” mode. It’s a time for reflection, goal setting, and planning. A time to refine the educational projects we plan to do with our students, their parents, and our staff. It’s also a time when our positive … More Keeping The Positive Energy Tank Full
We all know that success can be defined in different ways. It often depends on an individual’s point of view, past experiences, how they were brought up, or even their mindset. Some believe that success is measured by assets, wealth, or trophies. Others are content with just the essentials and feel very successful in life. Some … More How do you define success?
What does it take to be a good leader? Do we find similar characteristics, actions and attitudes among people who are recognized as good leaders? A simple Google search on leadership generates more than 800 million results: articles, photos, videos, even “secret” leadership codes. There is no shortage of information. However, I do not believe there is … More A Leader’s Code
Do we keep the bar high in education? Do we continuously look for ways to raise the bar? It is not enough to have high expectations for students alone. We have to dig deeper than that. We need to question and reflect much further than that. Our intention to provide quality education is good, even noble, … More Keeping The Bar High