As a principal, your leadership is pivotal in shaping the culture and success of your school. But even the most dedicated leaders need support to continue growing and excelling. Today, I wanted to share four of my favorite ways to access the support when I need to up level my leadership practice:
1. 🔗 I Join a Professional Learning Network (PLN): I make sure to surround myself with a community of like-minded leaders. I engage in regular discussions, share experiences, and gather insights from others who understand the unique challenges of educational leadership.
You might want to consider online forums, local meetups, or social media groups tailored for educational leaders. I love Instagram and Linked In for this!
2. 📝 I Engage in Reflective Practice: I try to take time each week to reflect on my leadership decisions and their impact.
Journaling can help you identify areas for growth and reinforce successful strategies. It’s also a good idea to pair this with feedback from a mentor or trusted colleague to gain an outside perspective.
3. 🎓 I Invest in Professional Development: This is a non-negotiable! I always seek out workshops, webinars, books and courses that focus on the skills I want to improve. Whether it’s enhancing communication, mastering time management, or learning new instructional strategies, continuous learning is key to staying ahead - especially in a leadership position.
4. 💡 I Leverage Coaching Support: I seek out one-on-one coaching because offers personalized guidance to help me navigate challenges and achieve specific goals. I have come to discover that a coach can provide me with actionable strategies, accountability, and a sounding board for my ideas and concerns. This is invaluable!
Now, over to you!
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Here’s what’s included in the bundle!
✅ 100 Ways Principals Can Engage Families (Excel document)
✅ Ticket 🎟️ to live (virtual) masterclass on How to Launch an Initiative (to get buy-in and WANT-IN)
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✅ Bonus video training on:
How to Build Your Network
How to Embrace Good Enough (and avoid perfectionism)
How to Master Active-Constructive Responding
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