From the archive
Book Reads
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Understanding Transitions: What William Bridges Taught Me About Leading Change in Education
Just finished Managing Transitions by William Bridges? Here’s how this timeless framework reshaped how I view change, leadership, and emotional resilience in education.
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What Grover Taught Us About Fear and Leadership
What can a furry blue monster teach us about leadership? In this heartfelt reflection on The Monster at the End of This Book, Laura K Spencer, Ed.D. explores empathy, fear,…
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“Stand Back,” Said the Elephant: What a Children’s Book Taught Me About Leadership, Innovation, and Intentional Impact
What can a sneezing elephant teach us about leadership? A childhood book sparked fresh insight on how even our smallest decisions can shake the ground beneath us. In this post,…
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Leading with Heart: 4 Ways to Unlock Potential and Stay on Course
Leadership is more than just guiding people through tasks and goals—it’s about creating an environment where potential is unlocked, and everyone feels seen and supported. In Make Possibilities Happen, Grace…
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Willpower Alone Won’t Make that Goal Happen
We spend a shocking 43 percent of our day doing things without thinking about them. That means that almost half of our actions aren’t conscious choices but the result of…
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Talking to Colleagues about Talking to Strangers
My daughter Alex gets a quirky partial smile on her face when she’s highly anxious or nervous. I worried that this would work against her when she was in Navy…