tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36132416803213398672024-03-16T02:37:01.051-05:00The Compelled EducatorA blog about education, leadership, motivation, social media, professional learning, and innovation. Jennifer shares her experiences and ideas with you so that you can learn from her mistakes and successes. Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.comBlogger467125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-1986547766195798262023-12-31T16:47:00.001-06:002023-12-31T16:47:23.724-06:00Sparking Change in the New Year: Ignite, Impact, Instigate<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92cV3lHREUxydNn3VaHcrMqmyAm3fym8nPnuIAQaQdm05AifpZO-ThwplorjN22xqOrANz_MLf3EISCfMTl6RH3KRPxetb9f4MTd_-1vd592yUIgBGVIo0Z07DOhhP94MzJGvPqFjnY3Au2cirX1A8XfhvroWSF0WfeCcTvKsbtC1bm67eLdbM9bGAyw/s1024/my%203%20words%20for%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My 3 Words for 2024 by The Compelled Educator" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92cV3lHREUxydNn3VaHcrMqmyAm3fym8nPnuIAQaQdm05AifpZO-ThwplorjN22xqOrANz_MLf3EISCfMTl6RH3KRPxetb9f4MTd_-1vd592yUIgBGVIo0Z07DOhhP94MzJGvPqFjnY3Au2cirX1A8XfhvroWSF0WfeCcTvKsbtC1bm67eLdbM9bGAyw/w640-h320/my%203%20words%20for%202024.jpg" title="My 3 Words for 2024 by The Compelled Educator" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every year before 2014, I would select a "New Year's Resolution" to start on January 1, and I would usually make a misstep and end up NOT reaching my goal. (<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jclp.1151" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In this study</a>, less than half of participants reported success at sticking to their goals). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was a tradition that I knew I needed to ditch, and in 2014 <a href="https://www.chrisbrogan.com/blog/stories/storytelling/3words2023" target="_blank">I learned of a practice by </a></span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="https://www.chrisbrogan.com/blog/stories/storytelling/3words2023" target="_blank">Chris Brogan</a></span> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;">that has proven to be beneficial to me both personally and professionally.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Since 2014, I select three words at the beginning of the year that will set my intentions, drive my actions, and align my purpose throughout the year. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.thecompellededucator.com/2023/01/my-3-words-for-2023.html" target="_blank">For 2023, I chose <i>Heal</i>, <i>Leap</i>, and <i>Sow</i></a>. Little did I know how much I would lean into those words throughout the year, as it has been a year full of changes, big life events, and lots of joy. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I get back to blogging consistently in 2024, I will be sharing about those changes and hard right turns that I made in 2023.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As each year comes to a close, I reflect on the year with specific questions to help me prepare and build momentum for the next one. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are five questions I ask myself as the end of the year approaches. <i>(I don't think anything so far in my life has topped my answers for 2023!)</i></span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">What has had the greatest impact </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">and how can I do more to amplify that?</span></i></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>What am I most grateful for?</i></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>What am I most proud of and why?</i></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>What did I learn this year, and what do I need to dive deeper into?</i></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>What challenged me this year?</i></span></li></ol><h2 style="font-size: 22px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">#My3Words</span></h2><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Ignite: Lighting the Fire Within</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The word "Ignite" embodies the spirit of beginnings. It's not just about the external flames but the internal spark waiting to be kindled. As we stand on the threshold of the new year, let's ignite the passion within us. Using "ignite" as a guidepost and reminder throughout the year, I will seek out the activities, pursuits, and relationships that set my soul on fire so that I may shine brightly for others.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Impact: Creating Ripples of Change</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">"In impact, there is meaning." In the coming year, I want to be mindful of the footprints I leave on the sands of time and on new pathways. <b>Impact</b> is not just about the grand gestures but the small, consistent acts that shape our world, and my desire it to be conscious of choices I make and recognize the potential impact they have on my life as well as the lives of others.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Instigate: Provoking Positive Change</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sometimes, change needs a nudge. "Instigate" isn’t about stirring up trouble; it's about being a catalyst for positive transformation. It's about asking the hard questions, sparking the necessary conversations, and instigating change where change is due. It's about being a force for good. In my new role as a high school principal, I will continue to provoke positive change.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">While <a href="https://chrisbrogan.com/3words2019/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Chris says that we don't need to explain our words to anyone else</a>, I find that posting them helps me with accountability as well as community. I learn a lot by reading about others' words, and over the years I've had others with common stories and goals to reach out to me. </span></p></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><blockquote>“The three words are a shorthand representation of your bigger story. It’s kind of like how an icon isn’t the software program. It’s just a way for you to mentally access all the work you’re doing.”</blockquote><blockquote><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>- <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbrogan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Brogan</a></blockquote></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">May the flames of enthusiasm, the ripples of impact, and the sparks of positive change guide us through the uncharted territories of the coming year. Here's to a year of intention, growth, and making a difference -- one <b>ignited </b>moment, <b>impactful</b> choice, and <b>instigated</b> change at a time!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><i>I hope these words have inspired you to create and share your own words for 2024. If so, please share them in the comments or on <a href="https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Hogan" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>or<span style="color: #666666;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCompelledEducator" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. </i></b></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="margin: 0px; position: relative;"></h3><div style="margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Past #My3Words Choices</b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2014/01/my-3-words-for-2014.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2014 - Discipline. Intentional. Balance.<br /></a></span><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/01/beyond-new-years-resolution-my-3-words.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2015 - Rhythm. Bravery. Fitness.<br /></a></span><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/12/my-3-words-for-2016.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2016 - Focus. Purpose. Do.<br /></a></span><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2017/01/my-3-words-for-2017.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2017 - Pivot. Go. Grow.<br /></a></span></b><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/01/my-3-words-for-2018.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2018 - Lift. Create. Relentless</a><span style="color: #2288bb;">.</span></b> <br /></span><b><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/01/my-3-words-for-2019.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2019 - Practice. Execute. Be.<br /></a></b></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2288bb;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/12/the-compelled-educator-my-3-words-for.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2020 - Consistent. Empower. Budget.</a></span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2021/01/my-three-words-for-2021.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2021 - Invest. Stretch. Discipline.</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2022/01/my-one-word-for-2022.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>2022 - Conquer. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Click to read why I chose only 1 word)</span></b></a></span></div><div><b style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2014/01/my-3-words-for-2014.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2023 - Heal. Leap. Sow.</a></span></b></div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 15px;" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Pin now, Share later >></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8DnAqWwFhi5jeo9wOvJoH4ijLtVfdO0COOele_txKXc-rX9ZpMJC2MdgXM4VevF-xMZ4-NgJdDkgYLaZeG6oOFOZbaCIAKJzYiFf2zSlDVP3H7j_y2GKXYOtZY9ZrOpdlfwOuAD4C2lgQtPn0CI16se0zC0lefmj0DDmXpW5FgxLBUoPpZ605ao0u4Y/s1102/my3words_pinterest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My 3 Words for 2024 by The Compelled Educator" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8DnAqWwFhi5jeo9wOvJoH4ijLtVfdO0COOele_txKXc-rX9ZpMJC2MdgXM4VevF-xMZ4-NgJdDkgYLaZeG6oOFOZbaCIAKJzYiFf2zSlDVP3H7j_y2GKXYOtZY9ZrOpdlfwOuAD4C2lgQtPn0CI16se0zC0lefmj0DDmXpW5FgxLBUoPpZ605ao0u4Y/w426-h640/my3words_pinterest.png" title="My 3 Words for 2024 by The Compelled Educator" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-76704766633458746832023-06-13T10:08:00.001-05:002023-06-13T10:08:07.176-05:00Increase Your Productivity by Using Pockets of Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmwJFC4nNnuX8uvQc1kQR_N4ilaF6IEFxAKeuvPJghhAGSKHlgddPD9V8cp88jMbvHfzH1-CK6wjt6RR9SMT1WlhPGVgy-R4-oDJy91zBqKYasL9V5z8BJGdgJHziVjRTrrthQ3UTLsJfDrDEzmggAzoonkZ4_woNyuu6lkX1udvhwox-448SQe6g/s1600/Productivity.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmwJFC4nNnuX8uvQc1kQR_N4ilaF6IEFxAKeuvPJghhAGSKHlgddPD9V8cp88jMbvHfzH1-CK6wjt6RR9SMT1WlhPGVgy-R4-oDJy91zBqKYasL9V5z8BJGdgJHziVjRTrrthQ3UTLsJfDrDEzmggAzoonkZ4_woNyuu6lkX1udvhwox-448SQe6g/w640-h360/Productivity.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of my core memories from my early softball coaching days is a conversation I had with one of our best players. She was a conscientious student as well as a gifted athlete, and she was stressed. She competed in three sports until her senior year, and during her junior year, she was feeling the stress of a schedule that was full of deadlines, emotional and physical demands, and mentally exhausting days. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I remember her expressing her feelings of being drained and overwhelmed with not having a long break to focus on "one thing." I reminded her that we were nearing the end of our softball season, which meant a break from sports and school at the same time. Also, school would be out soon and summer break would give her time to relax and get recharged before her senior year. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I also told her of a lesson that I had learned early on that had served me well during my high school and college athletic careers and into my professional life. I reminded her that as an athlete, she had to be aware of her "pockets of time." We all have them, and they can add up to a large amount of time during a week. They are breaks that we have during different times: while waiting, after finishing a task early, between tasks, during the early morning, and more. They show up differently for all of us, depending on the day or week and what is needed from us in our personal and professional lives. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">To this day, I've maintained an awareness of my pockets of time, and I've been intentional to use them and not waste them. Some might say I'm "Type A," or it's because of my <a href="https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-1" target="_blank"><i>Enneagram 1</i></a> personality. Maybe it's because my mom modeled it for me growing up. Whatever the reason, I'm wired to use my pockets of time in ways that serve me, whether it's for production, learning, or self-care. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4qMpTj6gyIFKTnuzv2fRgp_9nIXVeg1H_ccBaJqFCNR7lyezGQ5YGFSkGHkxSVU70rYTOQNIUYXi1hPwndq0pUAA8wri0T1gscAt5FdhlegblLkSXTmy4skcOArksOJQPSD1TG_SjA3El5TIlB9h0CLnFJVJWKy7HusiIF7sygzbsNfmJwNz-gvp/s1600/Time-Management.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4qMpTj6gyIFKTnuzv2fRgp_9nIXVeg1H_ccBaJqFCNR7lyezGQ5YGFSkGHkxSVU70rYTOQNIUYXi1hPwndq0pUAA8wri0T1gscAt5FdhlegblLkSXTmy4skcOArksOJQPSD1TG_SjA3El5TIlB9h0CLnFJVJWKy7HusiIF7sygzbsNfmJwNz-gvp/w640-h360/Time-Management.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>5 ideas for using your pockets of time </b></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Self-care</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are feeling overwhelmed, use the time for meditation, journaling, quiet reflection or prayer, listening to soft music, or taking a walk. I highly recommend Yoga with Adriene on YouTube. She has many different yoga videos, including a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvoq4luIYVc" target="_blank">5-Minute Full Body Stretch video</a>. Intentional self-care can lead to a more productive and effective rest of your day. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Build relationships</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Use the time to connect with a colleague, make a quick phone call to a friend, or leave your desk to have a conversation with someone in a nearby office. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, along with food, water, & safety, love and belonging are the most important needs. <i>(Related Post: <a href="https://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/03/we-must-maslow-before-we-bloom.html" target="_blank">"We must Maslow before we Bloom"</a>)</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Learn</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Depending on where you are when you have your pocket of time (at work, between clients, at the doctors office, waiting in carpool line, etc.), you have several ways to use the time for learning. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Read or listen to a chapter in a book </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Listen to a podcast episode</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Watch a YouTube video</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chip away at a larger task</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you have a large task that needs to completed, create a task list and use the time to complete the quick tasks. When my daughters were younger, we would do "10-minute clean up" in the house. I would set the timer and they would pick up and clean as much as they could for 10 minutes. It was amazing what the 10 minutes would do for keeping the house neater, and it kept me from needing a large chunk of time after work or on a weekend to clean the house. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Try keeping a list of tasks that can be completed in 10 minutes or less, and you'll be surprised at how much can get done during your pockets of time. It can help you from feeling weighed down at the end of the day with a looming to-do list!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let your phone work FOR you</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's easy to do mindless scrolling on social media outlets when you have a short break or pocket of time during your day. (<i>Don't do this!</i>)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ideas for using your phone to be productive:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Create your meal plan and grocery list for the week</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Clean up email inbox</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Order the gift for the upcoming birthday, holiday, retirement, etc. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Review your budget</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Unsubscribe from emails you no longer want to receive</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Respond to an email</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">-<i>What would you add?</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>What are your best tips for using pockets of time that appear during the day? Please leave a comment below or <a href="https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Hogan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reach out to me on twitter</a>!</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Pin now, share later >></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTq011__CWCHlL96kxHN3GuWhffioTod5RwYMB6wtPIPt8ObwTuPkN8NxRVmfHof7UsjiLwPAXq7UVtJkU8lKnvO7s72-YHZdOp0xhIXqXy-ZrFxVWFZ6_B8sMaRGUDFaD2_rQdQa1N6e-AgQZOHCu327IpxQHwJ1tqkMuZ0ROvY-p6LhEOzoVD-W/s1500/Time-Management.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Increase your productivity" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTq011__CWCHlL96kxHN3GuWhffioTod5RwYMB6wtPIPt8ObwTuPkN8NxRVmfHof7UsjiLwPAXq7UVtJkU8lKnvO7s72-YHZdOp0xhIXqXy-ZrFxVWFZ6_B8sMaRGUDFaD2_rQdQa1N6e-AgQZOHCu327IpxQHwJ1tqkMuZ0ROvY-p6LhEOzoVD-W/w427-h640/Time-Management.png" title="Increase your productivity" width="427" /></a></div><br /></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-11748329268413981602023-05-19T09:00:00.003-05:002023-05-19T09:50:39.876-05:00Leadership Lessons from Brene Brown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm a huge fan of Brene Brown. She's a researcher on shame, vulnerability, and courage. As an educator for almost 30 years and a person who is always trying to get and be better than before... I find that her lessons are extremely valuable and on point. <b>I hope you enjoy this post and feel free to share your comments below about lessons you have learned from Brene Brown.</b> </span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/43bHhWk" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="332" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60TEqc0oqUOGg8GUCpd_3ccZDdA_dkRBxvcPwZ-5A02No9BEvh0QbLxN0C2m9Jx4uuW3-101adHhdalynENX4U705MYX9vaG_gV273xHwvfnRDWde40pDtEQcg4hfcrh7ihfmIRt3PTXkKyQQbUHQZBaK57PvOygw7sgmXVxHLA-5LZOljEhXgi1y/s320/daretolead.jpg" width="213" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: verdana;">Brene's book, <i><a href="https://amzn.to/43bHhWk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dare to Lead</a></i>, is full of lessons for leaders. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you've been following this blog or <a href="https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Hogan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">me on twitter</a>, you know that I believe that <b>leadership is not a title</b>. Leaders are leaders through their beliefs and actions, not because of a title or position. This book is for most everyone, and especially for those who lead others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Brene Brown defines a leader as "anyone who takes responsibility for finding potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><i><b>Courage is contagious.</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Brene's research supports the idea that vulnerability is "the emotion that we experience during times of uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sometimes, people tend to see vulnerability and courage at opposite ends of a spectrum, but Brene defends that one cannot happen without the other. The other interesting component about vulnerability is that trust and vulnerability walk hand in hand. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The best leaders understand that they don't have to wear a protective armor or be perfect to be considered effective or courageous, and they definitely know that perfection is not a building block of trust. Leaders provide psychological safety for their teams to be vulnerable with and in front of each other. Leadership creates a safe space that is an integral part of the work that teams must engage in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Leaders have to have courageous conversations with others. They have to share feedback with others, and leaders determine the tone, words, and emotions that will be used while giving feedback. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brene reminds us that when we give unclear feedback to try to "protect others' feelings", we're really just trying to make ourselves feel more comfortable. </span></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brene shares this lesson: </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">"In my research and in my life, I've found absolutely no benefit to pushing through a hard conversation unless there's an urgent, time-sensitive issue at hand." </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I once worked for a principal who demonstrated how to effectively "circle back" to a contentious issue at hand.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As leaders, we have to remember that clear feedback is HARD to hear sometimes. As leaders, we can't own the other person's emotions. They are going to be mad, hurt, surprised, and more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">While it can be very hard to do, it's important for leaders to connect with our own emotions as well as the emotions of those we lead. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brene describes Armored Leadership vs Daring Leadership, which consists of dichotomies such as <i>"Being a knower and being right vs. Being a learner and getting it right" and "Rewarding exhaustion as a status symbol and attaching productivity to self-worth vs Modeling rest, play, and recovery." </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">While fear will always be present when we rumble with vulnerability, our response to fear will determine our success as a leader. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>On a personal note:</i></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>"Only God and the enemy" - as my friend <a href="https://twitter.com/SarahSajohnson" target="_blank">Sarah Johnson</a> says - know the struggles I've gone through with shame and how it has impacted my life. So when Brene speaks or writes, I take heed to the message she delivers. </i></span></div></span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>I've carried a "bag of rocks" throughout my life that I've been able to reduce, pebble by pebble, because of the teachings and impact of people like Brene.</i></span> </div></span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Shame is a heavy burden. Through reflection, actions, introspection, and responding to feedback, shame can be lifted or reduced to a manageable amount. I encourage anyone who is dealing with shame to seek out help. Reading the works of Brene is an excellent start to a long but rewarding journey. </i></span></div></span></div></blockquote>
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<br />Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-84155077932107527072023-05-11T12:53:00.001-05:002023-05-21T14:27:16.282-05:00How to find your Core Values<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdKpk-t63FNe1D_mpJJCAfhvXG7p_r8aEJnLTZB7MaE0AHvlzZ3-EGVXfELrdlJIJGLdopw7KjI46RU72H8xjmJMWjjA0c7RFmNA7GKELDJqEj-tzt3lUQjgcFmAPKTIa-mdmPSgEX8OUy9bDiHTF2azNHmLgRqDh_gPo62oMjvi94wQ8NI_0pL9Y/s1600/Core%20Values.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdKpk-t63FNe1D_mpJJCAfhvXG7p_r8aEJnLTZB7MaE0AHvlzZ3-EGVXfELrdlJIJGLdopw7KjI46RU72H8xjmJMWjjA0c7RFmNA7GKELDJqEj-tzt3lUQjgcFmAPKTIa-mdmPSgEX8OUy9bDiHTF2azNHmLgRqDh_gPo62oMjvi94wQ8NI_0pL9Y/w640-h360/Core%20Values.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our core values are the guiding principles that shape our beliefs, decisions, and actions. They are the deeply held beliefs that drive our behavior, influence our attitudes, and define who we are. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Identifying our core values is an essential step in building a fulfilling life, a successful and rewarding career, and healthy relationships. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>But how do we find our core values?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">In this post, I'll share some strategies to help you identify your core values.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6__aA_8UImpUjUzK5CWwXeT9_0vqFw17-6Ui21h__sbFNSiW1NmRhSZKodh3yjgxOFReByUL8V65btDpBBArGbr5pEivu0srqTK55KW7GP_UBjxS4y7mMx4VZOxmqSmvnS8hAtgpG0f-3LoAivcxiGQ7BHXxlvauM3O51ti3xQf19LIwOi9iavqvx/s1600/Core%20Values%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6__aA_8UImpUjUzK5CWwXeT9_0vqFw17-6Ui21h__sbFNSiW1NmRhSZKodh3yjgxOFReByUL8V65btDpBBArGbr5pEivu0srqTK55KW7GP_UBjxS4y7mMx4VZOxmqSmvnS8hAtgpG0f-3LoAivcxiGQ7BHXxlvauM3O51ti3xQf19LIwOi9iavqvx/w640-h360/Core%20Values%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How to find your Core Values</span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Self-reflection</i></b></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">Self-reflection is a powerful tool to identify your core values. Take some time to reflect on your life experiences, your achievements, your failures, your relationships, and your goals. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">At a recent session of the Hope Leadership Academy led by Dr. Amy Johnston, she shared the following questions to help participants identify their own core values: </span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. When you were a child, what virtue did your parents most want to instill in you?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. If you saw a "For Sale" sign in your neighbor's yard, what virtue do you hope the new neighbors have?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. What virtues do you want to see in your co-workers?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. What values do you hope to instill in your students?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. At your funeral, what virtue do you hope is used to describe you in your eulogy?</span> </div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Look at your role models</i></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our role models can provide valuable insights into our core values. Think of the people you admire and respect. What qualities do they possess that you admire? What values do they represent? Look for commonalities between your role models and what they stand for. It can help you identify values that resonate with you.<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Identify what triggers you emotionally</i></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our emotions can be powerful indicators of our core values. Think of the situations or events that evoke a strong emotional response from you. What is it about those situations that trigger your emotions? It could be a sense of injustice, fairness, or compassion. Whatever it is, it can give you clues about your values.<br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Assess your priorities</i></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our priorities reflect our values. Take a look at how you spend your time, energy, and resources. What do you prioritize in your life? Is it your family, career, hobbies, or social life? How do you balance these priorities? By analyzing your priorities, you can identify your values and what matters most to you. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Where to look first? Your bank account and your calendar. The things that we make a priority will show up clearly in those two places.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: red;">| Related Post:</span></b> <a href="https://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/03/staying-balanced-in-life.html" target="_blank"><b>Staying Balanced in Life</b></a></span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Take a values and/or strengths assessment</i></span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are many values and strengths assessments available online that can help you identify your core values. These assessments usually involve answering a series of questions that measure your preferences and priorities. The results can help you identify your top values and how they influence your behavior. Two popular values assessments are the <a href="https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register" target="_blank">VIA Inventory of Strengths</a> or the <a href="https://www.marcusbuckingham.com/gift-of-standout/" rel="" target="_blank">StandOut strengths assessment</a> by Marcus Buckingham. (<i>Both are free assessments.</i>)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8sPvsHxB6wMJzqRYFY-LhcqT3sTQ4C1xrVBDhHqrSqQHrYbL6_LXuKxe0j0h3zdjSj9kNDk0qlCawrqYHzrcQgXBjjkGPGK7obYZrffU0ow2T_ZtbHKtP5TALTWvruDgHbPvq0TnEuxJa1jLYM-9SfuxDvDvoiChq1Fa7fbiyTWB7A8CZ3cax6bW/s1600/Core%20Values%203.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8sPvsHxB6wMJzqRYFY-LhcqT3sTQ4C1xrVBDhHqrSqQHrYbL6_LXuKxe0j0h3zdjSj9kNDk0qlCawrqYHzrcQgXBjjkGPGK7obYZrffU0ow2T_ZtbHKtP5TALTWvruDgHbPvq0TnEuxJa1jLYM-9SfuxDvDvoiChq1Fa7fbiyTWB7A8CZ3cax6bW/w640-h360/Core%20Values%203.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Seek feedback from others</span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sometimes, it can be helpful to seek feedback from others to identify your core values. Ask your friends, family, or colleagues to describe your strengths and weaknesses. What values do they see in you? How do they perceive your behavior? Their feedback can provide valuable insights into your values and how your values are perceived by others.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Final Thought</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Should you live for your resume or your eulogy?</i></b></span></h2>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Identifying your core values is a process of self-discovery that requires self-reflection, introspection, and feedback from others. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Your core values are unique to you, and they can change over time as you grow and evolve. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">By identifying your values, you can align your actions with your beliefs, make better decisions, and live a more fulfilling life. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Pin now, Share later >></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvGbqsrRecmlUoU4Uh-yH78fIhZBfKAp8c6YyrL-OqA0PhXRXyoIHRVjqNdrLbVioxnxqTEHCPKoilmIToQXGU7wnEJFAjGrAydCNqZUMQjUa78cayvgE76UMM94uuUX2I7fonf1N9N_57zQdyKMeVSbkEaskfs-H9UCR-5WTPSdhsTseMakIOLp5/s1500/Find-Your-Core-Values.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvGbqsrRecmlUoU4Uh-yH78fIhZBfKAp8c6YyrL-OqA0PhXRXyoIHRVjqNdrLbVioxnxqTEHCPKoilmIToQXGU7wnEJFAjGrAydCNqZUMQjUa78cayvgE76UMM94uuUX2I7fonf1N9N_57zQdyKMeVSbkEaskfs-H9UCR-5WTPSdhsTseMakIOLp5/w426-h640/Find-Your-Core-Values.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-58178190013871196952023-05-04T13:34:00.001-05:002023-05-04T13:37:14.195-05:005 Reasons to Use Propello to Personalize Learning <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Personalize Learning with Propello" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0IvZRPh5f4sB7yExCVPahJv-WTLZoia-TMNPDmKXoYaH2LAqd8dOUDfdQjXG5_xpMP8GhjpWBCUEdPmuXtxM6FH5NtnK-r91QqcyCFp5W9RIrS6GOucK0ZJhRAWtsRplX4G7CJVkCPD09MUoUav_EJ58ONopaF8czFXZVfH0sbhSV_bNeKquCl4b/w640-h360/Learning%20quote%20Image.jpg" title="Personalize Learning with Propello" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">My life’s mission has always been to empower others in their journey to becoming the best version of themselves, whether I was a teammate, coach, personal trainer, science teacher, high school administrator, or character coach. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of the key reasons I started The Compelled Educator long ago was to create a space where I could share resources, ideas, and successful practices with others. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">When I was a science teacher, my ultimate goal was to inspire creativity and curiosity in my students. <b><i>I wanted them to walk away with a love for science!</i></b> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I used inquiry-based lessons as much as possible, because I knew that there would also be times when direct instruction would be necessary to help students “connect the dots” when it came to clarifying myths about science and explaining scientific concepts. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was always looking for lessons that were inquiry-based, aligned with standards, and taught my students to ask questions and investigate problems. Before the Internet came along, it was difficult to find resources to add to my teacher toolbox. This is one reason I’m thrilled to share </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">Propello</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> with you today! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLmOHpXBrTOePm7cUe--1jJmDeJMt9niLPgwrB2PBFEyo-gNbFMSdgJqohpbYHkxbEavobhwgX-To9jadSESMT0872O0J7ynSnseDGFMa9gceUQUrRCbg5KRyiTfMymGmdaHHYPaONBCJWcnmNCNmIEUR1DSvlryzzG9SoUR2PNIR5PR_65dMO0Aj/s1430/PropelloIntroScreen.gif" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1430" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlLmOHpXBrTOePm7cUe--1jJmDeJMt9niLPgwrB2PBFEyo-gNbFMSdgJqohpbYHkxbEavobhwgX-To9jadSESMT0872O0J7ynSnseDGFMa9gceUQUrRCbg5KRyiTfMymGmdaHHYPaONBCJWcnmNCNmIEUR1DSvlryzzG9SoUR2PNIR5PR_65dMO0Aj/w640-h448/PropelloIntroScreen.gif" title="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><span style="color: #999999; font-family: verdana;"><i>This post is sponsored by Propello. All opinions are my own.</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I discovered Propello at the 2023 ASCD Conference in Colorado. Propello is a FREE high-quality learning platform created </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">by teachers, for teachers</b><span style="font-family: verdana;">, and it’s evident when you visit the site that this platform is bold, innovative, and thoughtful in how it was created with the user in mind.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Personalize learning with Propello" border="0" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="1852" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklYL_iCyH6UFn7mOpWILPY1bZXGoHzgftcEW6VVGciFNNE5Dog2TlRCCiYwbkvJdUtRpcwvO3XIvTkN7PA0VLXJm6vJb7L8tmPEb2rJAxR9EXDwchtv5-AjjjMspshSQrsrD1-YkduRE34rcTUIhFLOBY9iwbZAcr0zGQX7Wmh8pS2l-5Whgm2MjN/w640-h180/Propello%20Sign%20In.PNG" title="Personalize learning with Propello" width="640" /></a></div><p></p></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mission and Values</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Propello has the potential to take a traditional classroom to a <b><i>learning hub</i></b>, and I believe it’s because of their mission and values that drive their work. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>From the Propello website: </i></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Learning for Everyone</i></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We believe education is a right, not a privilege. By designing individualized learning solutions for every student, we are striving towards a more equitable future of education.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Spark Joy</i></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our goal is to create delight in every discovery. Designed to cultivate curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning in educators and students alike, our immersive curriculum helps knowledge take flight.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Challenge Convention</i></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We're not afraid to break the mold. We see difficult conversations as opportunities to explore our potential, pushing us to create solutions that propel education upward.</span></p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" border="0" data-original-height="60" data-original-width="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQ-ChGIxZ04Lm6SV4MBgeI98c1RDoWtqGZTUIGKjG5klJWpSz5ZMsVibkPLVirWtBmJOkhwH0XkZbwVya-pWunyfX8es8LltXc8XJWY2Sfk2fu2Al8WQFsIHhrVDekgEzohZTAhl4JYfVYSdLmRn30z0jGfDsnKlK7nrIzpDnvLHhwWGyW0VQFrUL/s16000/Sign%20up%20for%20FREE%20Propello%20account.png" title="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" /></a></div></blockquote><p> </p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are 5 reasons to use Propello: </span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. Quality</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The curriculum is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The NGSS were created by states to improve science education for all K-12 students. Each state has its own unique standards, and Propello has reviewed the standards in each state to determine how the platform meets or supplements each state. Access to quality online learning helps every learner, no matter their zip code, to reach their full potential.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpgoxKZ2mFHEpQ8_pmyuyj58EbH7JQuI35rTyZazAolt5XiJZMT28UoGyrHX5ZyVLaVoPdM5MkrbmUjTOhaha065EXtTGYmg89On0byLFG-HY4u8MJMJD0mXyARoRevVKuilXH8lF3ggEMpaa25LdI6TG3_aQGYs6lpLcqGU5ovYqVsbU2wUh79aE/s1898/PropelloLogon.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Personalize learning with Propello" border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="1898" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpgoxKZ2mFHEpQ8_pmyuyj58EbH7JQuI35rTyZazAolt5XiJZMT28UoGyrHX5ZyVLaVoPdM5MkrbmUjTOhaha065EXtTGYmg89On0byLFG-HY4u8MJMJD0mXyARoRevVKuilXH8lF3ggEMpaa25LdI6TG3_aQGYs6lpLcqGU5ovYqVsbU2wUh79aE/w640-h302/PropelloLogon.PNG" title="Personalize learning with Propello" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. Doing Science</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Students can’t just learn ABOUT science, they need to DO science.</b> Each of Propello’s units contain hands-on activities for students to learn concepts by investigating, reporting, and analyzing. Materials lists, instructions, and Teacher Tips are included for each activity to assist the teacher in managing the activities. <i>(The Teacher Tips are great for brand new teachers! Did you just hire new science teachers? Share this platform with them!)</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pSiQEpkH6AjoRB8Xts4YxdOkforCRhdwlGuT1G4tlfqhHA4IG64I7jN1o52vKmZ0ceskySNgsDHUaDr1gFFpsnLPRfr702bKC5GeiFy6b2bB8nMSrCLs10NhUQtXPbb2jschDhI1-1FzAXLBQbKUGoteResUyuuENLCcQwQ7_2ov2nSyzfhQX8p9/s1892/learningpath1.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="1892" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pSiQEpkH6AjoRB8Xts4YxdOkforCRhdwlGuT1G4tlfqhHA4IG64I7jN1o52vKmZ0ceskySNgsDHUaDr1gFFpsnLPRfr702bKC5GeiFy6b2bB8nMSrCLs10NhUQtXPbb2jschDhI1-1FzAXLBQbKUGoteResUyuuENLCcQwQ7_2ov2nSyzfhQX8p9/w640-h292/learningpath1.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. Customized delivery</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Within the curriculum, Learning Paths can be created for students based on teacher choice. It can be created for an entire district, a single class, a specific group of students, or an individual student. <i>(Think about sub days, students who miss class for several days, students in ISS, or student groups based on readiness!)</i> After teaching Physical Science at the high school level for over 10 years, I knew the concepts that needed to be reinforced at the middle school level. Propello is an excellent resource for customized, vertical alignment between grade levels. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Personalized Learning with Propello" border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="1897" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDC2oXGQiMTw7L8Gaw01Xzyaj7G8MfGbSYZT8TyjKdfjbFx1N-4ZHWW7DdvijUXGshvNNvswfokMIRPFIInLKvlB9nqK-ZWu97CPFB6mpFOZnxxPGkiJ3vf3sVEeyZUU-ufvjaNAASkJ_nUV0b1VjO5gxG7cSRE-jpHcxrPQtuiCZhX4MbSAnNheU/w640-h180/learning%20path.PNG" title="Personalized Learning with Propello" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. Personalization </span></h2><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Propello has embedded supports that include translations to 100+ languages, read aloud, a visual dictionary, text isolation, and more. By using Propello, the lessons become “rewindable,” and students are able to spend the time they need on the content. Additionally, using the online content allows students to read and work at their own pace, freeing up time for a teacher to hold individual student conferences while everyone else is working.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Personalize learning with Propello" border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="1910" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZVEnVS-F5k9g6iZ3U_Ml3l5inY7bogpZBah5Xuuq_3oK2ncOwIkqoVDLCw0abBOkGF9Ok4BIot7fHBANq69W_vrCM09hT9mKN-j77FuMvxMZ3ThXbLmV0_ZbMEqfjk65LijJAhIfVi5z55yq32MndM0y58ZcPq81APtgZHpH0-1Fz3V74eYF0GHW/w640-h298/immersive%20reader.PNG" title="Personalize learning with Propello" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. Save time</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Teachers already have too much on their plates, and trying to comb through the vast number of online resources can be daunting and time consuming. Propello's teacher- and expert-created curriculum with built-in labs, activities, exercises, and teacher support saves so much time. Also, Propello easily integrates into Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams. Having Propello as a resource cuts down on preparation time, saving teachers loads of time spent at home and on the weekends getting ready for a lesson!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Personalize learning with Propello" border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="1899" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOPnukfrcE0PrfuFFf37d4MPrIIK6AivfnkhiWJz7povLvkPG9oja6CujAklhLrgOJUpRmtWl_zAn0GOuXXFqRhvDwBLZQVWs-f1CPhvjOJkBhEfCpqO9AGRJEk2HlgRCmGnFyXcnFj8ED_0sNiSjZxUxRAfkvN4bzw1E-O_59DfDsOqPAFyDf-ok/w640-h302/PropelloShare.PNG" title="Personalize learning with Propello" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" border="0" data-original-height="60" data-original-width="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8ZvsjJWg7IL76yaZy0uzse4TKD1_H7fc_GthebnhHkyAb7MEHB5wxfYU2r_0XVjJAWpJ7A_w1xck6v7faP0jJktPqQFvuYYTLNQhPhqOyU43y_lsyIs2E7vZZJf9XqqLnxjV71rHJtsfBs4CQzWVPSqPvV0yGap8KGu98J8_G0LQhOpYSZjKQs1k/s16000/Sign%20up%20for%20FREE%20Propello%20account.png" title="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Differentiation and Extension</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The four questions for Professional Learning Communities are </span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>1) What do we want students to know and be able to do?</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>2) How will we know if they learn it?</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>3) What will we do when they haven’t learned it?</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>4) How will we extend the learning when they already know it?</i></span></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Many PLCs spend their time working through the first 3 questions and give little amount of attention to the 4th question. Propello assists teachers and PLCs in answering the critical fourth question. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">For many of the activities on the platform, </span><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Propello</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> provides</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">differentiation</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> for students who need extra support as well as </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">extensions</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> for advanced learners.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-u8ZwtKp7Bf1MXivKwum5g2BxWorywG5H5LR5iIaVp1KWc05uqYkWoBnpyJD05v39FPGPoKLLvq8OeHjzU4L4uqpyieKhOMI3eWZd3q5-UWdl1JOwbmKUQB3k345QQdoy6kMIulf3M7K5CLNaKSqk3B2R28gbHfJEWjVrya1vyX0dfqt3gjyYgzF/s1895/formative%20assessments.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="894" data-original-width="1895" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-u8ZwtKp7Bf1MXivKwum5g2BxWorywG5H5LR5iIaVp1KWc05uqYkWoBnpyJD05v39FPGPoKLLvq8OeHjzU4L4uqpyieKhOMI3eWZd3q5-UWdl1JOwbmKUQB3k345QQdoy6kMIulf3M7K5CLNaKSqk3B2R28gbHfJEWjVrya1vyX0dfqt3gjyYgzF/w640-h302/formative%20assessments.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Each unit also contains <b>formative assessments</b> throughout the reading assignments. This is helpful to the teacher to determine the level of readiness and comprehension of each student. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">| <i><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here</a> and get started today</i> |</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Resources and Responsive Support</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtjsWq8XlHFEWTvNPL4R68vYcBuOx9EYVFqzeZAkd4BZ6Tk1URqUGCm-UFNVwhnuTQL6daUvID7YViAHpWTTvnM0HeUgDq7J_cso7Htf7261qiS5Ph4r_x6GwaRZ1cka0NSD66l8I5Tok00c_tPF_g-uPaPAu9Mo4Qe3uPvgKNLs40G4p63K5G2xk/s159/chat.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="129" data-original-width="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtjsWq8XlHFEWTvNPL4R68vYcBuOx9EYVFqzeZAkd4BZ6Tk1URqUGCm-UFNVwhnuTQL6daUvID7YViAHpWTTvnM0HeUgDq7J_cso7Htf7261qiS5Ph4r_x6GwaRZ1cka0NSD66l8I5Tok00c_tPF_g-uPaPAu9Mo4Qe3uPvgKNLs40G4p63K5G2xk/s16000/chat.PNG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I was navigating through Propello and wishing that this resource had been available when I was a classroom teacher, I found that I had a question that needed answering. It gave me the perfect opportunity to use the chat feature on the platform. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Within an hour of asking my question about </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">assigning Learning Paths to students and/or groups</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">, I had a response from a team member. <a href="https://guide.propello.com/how-do-i-manually-add-students-to-groups" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She also shared a link</a> to another resource that she thought I may find helpful. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The next day, I received a copy of the transcript from our chat via email!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Personalize learning with Propello" border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="1892" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDOfAhTWiYbkJeSm35VU6wVYfUtDMfMCYxLOEjk7baeJVQ4MePLHmIKddyuIuI2WSTXJPxK_887jqhjCJoC5N1aKhabGKQmZyu0k56_ilp5D5UpTQuw1IO60t_40lK3N_hGdDDAWxz9aYDRZkxYNmSU8yciP-LH35vH8BANEfhI6M4UbJRiY07hVxw/w640-h286/PropelloLearn.PNG" title="Personalize learning with Propello" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">At Propello, you can find many teacher resources including articles and books about grading, standards, ChatGPT, science, and more. It truly is a space for student AND teacher learning!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Propello is in its early stages with plans to launch more subjects soon (English Language Arts in the fall of 2023). <b>If you are or know a middle school science teacher, please share Propello with them! </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" border="0" data-original-height="60" data-original-width="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRQX-eKtNu-KXj_5qFjiPUELd7neW5le1BfPEsRY8_ZVo_EjwcAN5NTe6ADtIu3gGuvhapyhC7oujBD0FkT-peqytNQJkmiGNGK-XR_-X47RtCdZb1nwRPUOygLmTtBkE78nib3p3V-W_0LRjEITRJciwEDSpin_EnCdK36ouNrAWek46lKEL-0y9/s16000/Sign%20up%20for%20FREE%20Propello%20account.png" title="https://propello.com/thecompellededucator" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pin now, share later >></span></b></i></div><p></p></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkU6bi-LsKK-vO0x3uz2bN1VDfdgP-qQvjRuedc2MtiknoEHP6LzHIosFnvFWZFXIYtHx4gRL9SUF4VDaFk2boBvNuIyWMeQijrJAdQ31oOXjTAw9rRK47SGcdfmIPuACwligIS0p8ixd13RFunHLQmzmqA1y9b-PFAS5p6HNbzAHtDWxPTNyzQFB/s1500/PropelloPinterest.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkU6bi-LsKK-vO0x3uz2bN1VDfdgP-qQvjRuedc2MtiknoEHP6LzHIosFnvFWZFXIYtHx4gRL9SUF4VDaFk2boBvNuIyWMeQijrJAdQ31oOXjTAw9rRK47SGcdfmIPuACwligIS0p8ixd13RFunHLQmzmqA1y9b-PFAS5p6HNbzAHtDWxPTNyzQFB/w426-h640/PropelloPinterest.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-27802530021107370802023-04-14T11:33:00.003-05:002023-04-14T11:33:48.176-05:00Cultivating a Mindful Culture: How Leaders Can Build Mindful Teams<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3zYshOT" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="The-Mind-of-a-Leader" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJstCrxWBPCMKDzWt5fuA543TBGfOyaNkCLrAUa6BmYAuipTgf53-Kc1TsXJN6k14CvG_hwGvxWIADSCxu_Lj7XbDExEbl95U6gwF00TLs_vbF3mvlvvvU3q5JADlxza64gUZOHfQcTavI2FLz03A-AzMoMTyU5JnOfFGlbvL9tERqgAmjYKABbteo/w640-h360/MSC%20Leadership.png" title="The-Mind-of-a-Leader" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>The Mind of the Leader</i></b> by Hougaard and Carter is a must-read for anyone aspiring to become an effective leader. Throughout the book, the authors share ideas, practical tools, and strategies for improving leadership based on research including more than 35,000 leaders, and they distilled it into three main areas: mindfulness (M), selflessness (S), and compassion (C). </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3zYshOT" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Leadership" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPivQ3tFXb1AQ0duViqMMYmM_CXqItbJPabsMyNCxSHWD2fSa457WYu0GQGK8f8idJ7d-D_p6ywvvY36lgGI6PyiWnkzcsWHpYssfOfodhlgFjNP8uj5IeM43Uyr7lpd_YCNLvhpWTPtQl_fK_E0ZnBk10F2kD4uPkiSy4XZ5X7fPf1PExLVMe8K33/w640-h360/Mind%20of%20a%20Leader.png" title="Leadership" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Open Sans"; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting <a class="vglnk" href="http://thecompellededucator.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">TheCompelledEducator.com</a></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Called MSC leadership, it's leadership that begins with leading one’s self, then leading one’s followers, followed by leading one’s organization. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Mindfulness</b>, based on focus and awareness, allows leaders to be effective at giving their time and attention to goals, objectives, and pathways. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Selflessness</b> by the leader is the understanding that the leader is not the sole contributor to an organization’s success, and paired with self-confidence, the leader’s focus is that of the wellbeing of the organization and its employees. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Compassion</b>, not to be confused with empathy, creates a lens for the leader to view others and the organization with care, even in challenging and difficult situations. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The three characteristics are interrelated and connected. Mindfulness (M) makes a person selfless, and selflessness (S) makes one more compassionate (C). To be an MSC leader, one must courageously commit to self-leadership and be willing to cultivate the three characteristics relentlessly.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mindfulness is the pathway to self-awareness. Authors Hougaard and Carter go into detail about mindfulness and awareness, stating that mindfulness allows people to be fully in the moment and aware of thoughts, decisions, and actions while giving a pause where new thoughts, choices, and actions can be made.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today’s world is full of distractions that lead people away from being mindful and self-aware. From email to social media to phone notifications, mindfulness can take a “back seat” to the incoming information and distractions. With the overwhelming amount of information that we face each day, it can lead to operating in autopilot mode. When on autopilot, leaders can say or do things without self-awareness of how the actions will be perceived from followers.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3zYshOT" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW43IS_YyvKQSNVA4sg7b9y3oKWaDz30McHX7cnxPiEweKCVZ9cTKc-wDDZyXWemm1OIEaNaoHPenUauayV7cAl0eqPNs4BbQ1GzzxRJ2nYK_qAJiy-ql7H0XhBOg0QdetHIobNnDZnmKGBySKYxRgCV_gA0fP3DFhVrsBTIklkfTUSPiO8kF_xkcG/w640-h360/Starts_With_Leadership.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">To become an exceptional leader, one needs to have consistent, focused performance. In <b><i><a href="https://amzn.to/3zYshOT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mind of the Leader</a></i></b>, the authors share four strategies to accomplish focused performance. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">In line with self-leadership, it is important for leaders to know what impacts their own focus, including time of day, caffeine, emotions, and physical health. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The second strategy is to stop multitasking. Easier said than done, it is important to be aware when multitasking and limit one’s actions to one task at a time. While it may seem as though it is less productive to perform one task at a time, there are negative results that arise when multitasking. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The third strategy for focused performance is to take time to do nothing. Our brains are wired to be doing something all the time, yet many of the behaviors in which we engage are non-productive tasks and distractions to our greater goal of focus performance. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The fourth strategy is to create focus time. It is important to make it a priority to spend time away from devices and do focused work. As a leader, set aside time with your followers to work collaboratively on distraction-free activities.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Being kind to others is a side effect of showing compassion, and the authors remind us that it's important for leaders to show kindness to themselves as evidence of self-compassion. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Showing kindness to oneself includes forgiving oneself for mistakes that happen. Leaders can feel like they have to have all the answers and do everything right, but the exceptional leaders understand that mistakes happen and they keep moving forward while silencing their inner critic. When leaders learn to be kind to themselves, they learn to be kinder to others, which in turn causes greater feelings of happiness and well-being. True happiness comes from what we do for others, not ourselves.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the research by the authors, they found that one of the highest rating qualities of leadership was selflessness. Being a selfless leader is not being a servant to employees. It is about being of service to employees and helping them to grow in knowledge and skills. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Becoming and being a selfless leader can be challenging because ego is hard to quiet without affirmations and getting credit. When the ego is left without recognition and praise, it often creates fear in a person. The fears can get in the way of being an effective leader, because it can cause a leader to be indecisive, selfish, and bureaucratic. Once the fear is recognized and the ego in check, a leader can let go of the need for praise and affirmation. <b>Some of the best leaders give credit to others on the team while taking the blame themselves, because they see failure as a means for success.</b></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>"Selfless leadership is about having the wisdom to develop and grow your people so they can shine and thrive with your support." </b></span> </h3></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: georgia;"> - Hougaard & Carter, <i>The Mind of the Leader</i></span></div></div></blockquote><div><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></b></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><a href="https://amzn.to/3zYshOT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mind of the Leader</a></i></b> by Hougaard and Carter is a must-read for anyone aspiring to become an effective leader. The authors provide insightful perspectives on leadership, including the importance of mindfulness, compassion, and self-awareness. They also offer practical tools and strategies to develop these qualities in oneself. Overall, this book is an excellent guide to cultivating the mindset and skills necessary for successful leadership.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pin now, Share later >></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW93TcPSXuUv-lhWwP8kO2fyliJv39vMM8IkQsh898WeoU1ZzoAFq8aIzmd0tP8K-tJ9YE1vtOljY7QaPZgr3m8HE3Qd-sWozTXbkeHzcYpQJa4nD65q3-6uYLH8gcqNGWrjzQlv7yPYtKTH15VxW3VG22M2XZzznOj-SyxZvwAu4VwmXQpiHKzZAJ/s1500/Book%20Review%20by%20The%20Compelled%20Educator.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW93TcPSXuUv-lhWwP8kO2fyliJv39vMM8IkQsh898WeoU1ZzoAFq8aIzmd0tP8K-tJ9YE1vtOljY7QaPZgr3m8HE3Qd-sWozTXbkeHzcYpQJa4nD65q3-6uYLH8gcqNGWrjzQlv7yPYtKTH15VxW3VG22M2XZzznOj-SyxZvwAu4VwmXQpiHKzZAJ/w426-h640/Book%20Review%20by%20The%20Compelled%20Educator.png" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div><br /></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-87855585691691289212023-02-01T16:56:00.005-06:002023-03-02T16:12:14.250-06:00Resources, Tips, and 3 Ideas for Using ChatGPT as a School Leader<h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMiMOa6f1RJSfZybfm7PCDzQyXwEQTVlN4nGSAStgLqGzvUWE364N0D407dcCjmhtnYKWV0jNbVXPSgZsHcb_qe2tYp77hUj4mhkZ3Z-n84lFqXEp82dy8cS4RIpr5ykj_bgbZvHNgPfMPkhEKy_2QqPWMpc8fAuJsMVETJpAz1z1OJ2Fh5Jjp7np/s1024/ChatGPT%20as%20a%20school%20leader.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ChatGPT Tips" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMiMOa6f1RJSfZybfm7PCDzQyXwEQTVlN4nGSAStgLqGzvUWE364N0D407dcCjmhtnYKWV0jNbVXPSgZsHcb_qe2tYp77hUj4mhkZ3Z-n84lFqXEp82dy8cS4RIpr5ykj_bgbZvHNgPfMPkhEKy_2QqPWMpc8fAuJsMVETJpAz1z1OJ2Fh5Jjp7np/w640-h320/ChatGPT%20as%20a%20school%20leader.png" title="ChatGPT Tips" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Technology is Always Evolving</span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">We had a conversation in our doctoral class a couple of weeks ago about <a href="https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/" target="_blank">ChatGPT</a>, and it got me to thinking about ways to use ChatGPT as a school leader. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Technology is always evolving, and as I think back to <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2012/08/back-to-school.html" target="_blank">when we started our one-to-one initiative at Hoover High School</a>, we first made a turning point when our principal, Don Hulin, allowed our students to use their cell phones between classes, at lunch, and at other non-instructional times. This was at a time when most high schools were not allowing cell phones to be used at all during the school day. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Teachers were encouraged to allow students to use their cell phones in creative ways - from recording a teacher's review session to watching rewindable, teacher-created lessons to fact-checking. <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2013/04/stepping-outside-our-comfort-zone.html" target="_blank">We believed in and cultivated a culture of risk-taking and growth mindset</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the years passed and new technology was introduced, our teachers were open to trying new things that either 1) made their job easier (who doesn't want that!) or 2) created opportunities for deeper learning for our students. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">While I'm not typically first in line to try something new, I am genuinely curious about new technologies and try to find ways to implement them. However, I understand the mixed emotions and hesitancy of introducing a new technology school- or district-wide without thinking through scenarios and "what if" situations. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I think about ChatGPT, I also think about the time when calculators were introduced, and there was a debate about whether or not they should be allowed in classrooms. I think there are some similarities in the arguments against ChatGPT, and I will continue to research both sides as we all learn more about this new technology. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chatbots and AI are not new; in fact, many of us have used interacted with them on help websites for some credit unions, streaming services, and other businesses. However, they are new in the field of education as we currently know it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/01/30/chatgpt-going-banned-teachers-sound-alarm-new-ai-tech/11069593002/" target="_blank">USAToday stated</a>, </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><blockquote>"Since ChatGPT debuted in November, the nation's largest school districts have banned the artificial intelligence chatbot, concerned students will use the speedy text generator to cheat or plagiarize."</blockquote></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Even if schools ban ChatGPT, I do believe that school leaders can use it to improve workflow, and I want to share a few ideas here in this blog post. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><blockquote>*Want to try ChatGPT? <a href="https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/" target="_blank">Use this link</a> to go to the website, and click on Try ChatGPT. You can create an account, ask the chatbot a question, and it will give you a detailed answer in complete sentences. </blockquote></i></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ideas for Using ChatGPT as a School Leader</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Below are a few ideas for busy school leaders on how to use ChatGPT to help lighten your load. When considering the suggestions below,<b> it is important to remember that all communications should be in your voice. </b>These ideas can help provide some shortcuts and "jumping off points" for busy school leaders. I DO NOT advocate using the Chatbot's answers as-is, but I do advocate for 1) not having to reinvent the wheel and 2) using the chatbot's outputs as a framework and as support for our own words. T</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">hink of ChatGPT as a virtual assistant who's writing your first draft!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>1. Ask ChatGPT for help with written communication to parents</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">For example, I asked ChatGPT:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>"Write an email to parents letting them know about the school open house event"</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's what ChatGPT produced:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Subject: Invitation to the School Open House Event</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Dear Parents,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to formally invite you to our upcoming School Open House event. This is a great opportunity for you to visit our school, meet the teachers, and get to know more about our programs and facilities.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>The Open House event will take place on [date and time]. During this time, you will have the chance to tour the school, speak with our teachers and staff, and learn about our curriculum and extra-curricular activities. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know our school community better.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student success, and we believe that this event will be a great opportunity for you to get involved and learn more about our school.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to seeing you on the day of the event!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Best regards,</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>[Your Name]</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>[School Name]</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>2. Ask ChatGPT for help with written communication to community partners</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div>This is what I asked ChatGPT:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>"Write a thank you note from a principal to a community partner"</i></div><div><br /></div><div>This is what ChatGPT produced:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Dear [Community Partner],</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support and partnership with our school. Your contributions have made a tremendous impact on the lives of our students and have helped to strengthen our community as a whole.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>The generosity and dedication you have shown towards our school and its programs are truly inspiring. Your efforts have provided our students with opportunities and experiences that they will never forget, and have helped to create a brighter future for all of us.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all that you have done. Your kindness and support mean the world to us, and we are so grateful to have you as a partner.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>With warm regards,</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>[Principal's Name]</i></div><div><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>3. Ask ChatGPT to help with speech writing</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is what I asked ChatGPT:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>"Write a welcome speech by a principal to honor society induction"</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is what ChatGPT produced:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Good evening everyone, and welcome to the induction ceremony of our school's Honor Society. It is my pleasure to stand before you today and celebrate the achievements of our students.</i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>I would like to start by congratulating all of the new inductees for their hard work and dedication. Your commitment to academics, leadership, and service has earned you a place among the best and brightest students in our school. You should be proud of your accomplishments and the example you set for others.</i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>I would also like to extend a special thank you to the teachers, staff, and families who have supported and encouraged these students along the way. Your dedication and support have been instrumental in their success.</i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>As members of the Honor Society, our new inductees have joined a long and distinguished tradition of excellence. They will have opportunities to participate in service projects, leadership initiatives, and academic events that will further their growth and development. I encourage each of them to take advantage of these opportunities and to use their talents and abilities to make a positive impact in our school and beyond.</i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>So once again, congratulations to our new inductees, and thank you all for joining us tonight. I am confident that each of you will continue to make us proud and continue the legacy of excellence that is the Honor Society.</i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>With that, I would like to officially welcome you to the Honor Society and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.</i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Thank you.</i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8O6gTfKx9joDunqmWtpXZZWEu9-evkRRtKwZutvWjcuoPTeHxOcttTzeViHlhKJwowB44oOhcdzWCeZAB3n0FlU4L405atQ93SjRnfRwPdHifdLtYHWeKmcJvt7XxdTrhXy810A4QDsYDNetWOZYnYO1d0tn6vNhmzClvjdoMC_N6dozPBJuaBw4r/s1024/hans%20scharler%20quote.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8O6gTfKx9joDunqmWtpXZZWEu9-evkRRtKwZutvWjcuoPTeHxOcttTzeViHlhKJwowB44oOhcdzWCeZAB3n0FlU4L405atQ93SjRnfRwPdHifdLtYHWeKmcJvt7XxdTrhXy810A4QDsYDNetWOZYnYO1d0tn6vNhmzClvjdoMC_N6dozPBJuaBw4r/w640-h320/hans%20scharler%20quote.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">ChatGPT Tips</h2></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are some words that will help with your chat prompts/requests, and as a reminder, the better questions we ask of it, the better our results will be. <i>Test and iterate!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">“Generate”</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">“Create a bullet list of”</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">“Write XX words”</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">“Make a table of”</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">add “explain like I’m 5” for complex answers</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Want to learn more about ChatGPT? </span></h2><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://higheredpraxis.substack.com/p/tip-chatgpt-edition" target="_blank">Articles about the use of ChatGPT in HigherEd</a> by Breana Bayraktar</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/13805" target="_blank">Four Questions to Consider on using ChatGPT in Education</a> by George Couros</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.erintegration.com/2023/01/18/chatgpt-in-the-classroom-10-timesaving-tips-for-elementary-teachers/" target="_blank">ChatGPT in the Classroom: 10 Timesaving Tips for Elementary Teachers</a> by Erin Flanagan</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>What is your reaction to using ChatGPT with students?</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>How else can ChatGPT be used by school leaders?</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>I would love to hear your thoughts about using ChatGPT in your personal life or in your professional role! 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All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting <a class="vglnk" href="http://thecompellededucator.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">TheCompelledEducator.com</a></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Leaders shape the culture</span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now more than ever in education, positive workplace relationships are important. Teachers are leaving the profession in greater numbers, and fewer people are choosing education as a career. Positive relationships between administrators and teachers as well as all adults in a school are imperative in creating a positive culture. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When building a positive culture in an organization, it becomes a result of a collective effort by everyone in the organization; however, the leader plays a key role in shaping the culture. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Leaders can build up the confidence of staff members, creating safe spaces where curiosity is rewarded and employees challenge the status quo. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Leaders can delegate equitably and demonstrate fairness and empathy, and they must </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">model their expectations and hold others as well as themselves accountable. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To shape a culture and achieve the collective effort of everyone in the organization, the leader must be intentional about engaging employees in the vision. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>5 actions to engage employees:</b></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> 1. Get to know them</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> 2. Look for strengths</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> 3. Create opportunities for employees to contribute, lead, and use</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> their strengths</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> 4. Celebrate and recognize them</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> 5. Show you care</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. Get to know them</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ben Brearley, the host of the <a href="https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/the-thoughtful-leader-podcast/" target="_blank">Thoughtful Leader Podcast</a>, wrote a great article titled, <i>Don’t Know Your Employees? Here’s Why You Should,</i> and he shares 3 reasons why leaders should get to know their employees and 4 ways to get to know them. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's what Ben says:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><blockquote><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">"People are more likely to do the right thing by you and the team if they are personally invested in the workplace and its relationships."</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Most people are creatures of habit and routine. Knowing your employees helps you to spot any changes which may highlight a problem that could impact the team."</span></div></blockquote><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">One overlooked way to get to know others is by <b>being observant</b>. Ben gives the following questions to use as a starting point:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>How do your people react <b>under pressure</b>?</li><li>How about when <b>something unexpected happens</b>?</li><li>What about when there is <b>uncertainty</b>?</li><li>How does your team member react when you <b>praise</b> them in front of the rest of the team? Do they love it, or shy away from the attention?</li><li>Does your team member seem <b>confident</b>, or tentative in their actions?</li><li>How do your team members respond to <b>team conflict</b>?</li></ul></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span>*You can read all of Ben's article here: </span><i><a href="https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/know-your-employees/" target="_blank">Don’t Know Your Employees? Here’s Why You Should</a></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. Look for strengths</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">In a post by <a href="@WScottCochrane" target="_blank">Scott Cochrane</a>, he asks, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>What are the qualifications and qualities of the people you want sitting around your leadership table?</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">He then goes on to share the obvious strengths, such as results oriented, high achiever, and driven to perform. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Additionally, he reminds us that <b>there are less celebrated strengths that should also be valued</b>, such as</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 1. They are seated, and ready to engage, before the stated starting time of </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> the meeting.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 2. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">In every conversation they focus on you, not their phone.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 3. They are “thanking machines”- Gratitude oozes from them.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 4. They respond promptly to emails and voicemails.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 5. They stand up for their teammates.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://scottcochrane.com/index.php/2016/05/16/10-qualities-of-the-leaders-i-want-on-my-team/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Read Scott's entire post here.</span></a></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. Create opportunities for employees to contribute, lead, and use their strengths</span></h2><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Not sure where to start on this one? Try the actions below, which are based on the work of <a href="https://twitter.com/mwbuckingham" target="_blank">Marcus Buckingham</a>, Researcher, NYT Best-Selling Author, and Founder of the Strengths Revolution.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 1. Know where your own strengths are, as well as your employees. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><blockquote>Try using a "Love It / Loathe It" list. (<a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAFYPFW5lFM/E_ALRnS-vmVP9U8nhBA5cg/view?utm_content=DAFYPFW5lFM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton" target="_blank">Click for FREE download</a>) How it works: for a few days, every time you have a task to do, write it in on the "Love it" column or the "Loathe it" column. At the end of the designated time, review your lists to determine your strengths (the tasks in the "Love it" column).</blockquote></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 2. Meet with employees individually or in teams, and ask employees to fill in</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">the blanks about themselves: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">"This is where I'm at for the team: ______" </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">"Here's where you can rely on me the most: ____________"</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 3. Have frequent check-ins about work + strengths. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">*Adapted from the video by Marcus Buckingham, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCpIyF1gNMs&t=290s" target="_blank">The One Thing You Need to Know: 5 Ways To Leverage The Strengths Of Your Team</a></span></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. Celebrate and recognize them</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div>In their book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3D5bzPP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corporate Celebration: Play, Purpose, and Profit at Work</a>, Terrence Deal and M. K. Key note different types of celebration at work:</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: left;">-Cyclical celebrations: seasonal themes, key milestones, corporate anniversaries</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Recognition ceremonies: public acknowledgement for a job well done</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Celebrations of triumph: special occasions for accentuating collective accomplishments (e.g., in a school, ACT scores or meeting other benchmarks)</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Personal transitions: entrances and exits</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Workplace altruism: doing good for others and promoting social change</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Play: games and events, fun </div></blockquote></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. Show you care</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Author and Leadership Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/KateNasser" target="_blank">Kate Nasser</a> reminds us how the world of work has evolved, and how necessary it is for leaders to honor feelings. In her post, "<a href="https://katenasser.com/leaders-honor-feelings-engage-employees-lead-orale-leadership/" target="_blank">Leaders, Honor Feelings to Engage Employees</a>," she states 5 ways that leaders can honor feelings.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 1. Acknowledge the feeling and its impact.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 2. Recognize when an employee is struggling.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 3. Accept different personality types express feelings differently.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 4. Address disrespect between teammates.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 5. Create a culture of respect for feelings and to results.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEadGYnRlr4tEutl1ZHffESctq4Nylm_kO51Bz0zyDXhh1K-JNFwB9tRgsxkQRE6Ml9nBzdV6Y03_hsyIJL4Wfi8CPxdnCdHqVqTpUCQFvpEK4tDtJWuOZqcd-FO5Mxixtby7xNRuzcmMVmFP6Ug3c5ktRhjYroTyhgD1uAzyAGsTQ-ee4GXO-Gy-e/s1024/5-actions.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEadGYnRlr4tEutl1ZHffESctq4Nylm_kO51Bz0zyDXhh1K-JNFwB9tRgsxkQRE6Ml9nBzdV6Y03_hsyIJL4Wfi8CPxdnCdHqVqTpUCQFvpEK4tDtJWuOZqcd-FO5Mxixtby7xNRuzcmMVmFP6Ug3c5ktRhjYroTyhgD1uAzyAGsTQ-ee4GXO-Gy-e/w640-h320/5-actions.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://news.gallup.com/businessjournal/167462/employees-strengths-company-stronger.aspx" target="_blank">Gallup surveyed U.S. employees</a> to see if they agreed with the following statements:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. “My supervisor focuses on my strengths or positive characteristics.”</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. “My supervisor focuses on my weaknesses or negative characteristics.”</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Not surprisingly, those who had supervisors who focused on strengths were <b>more engaged</b> than their counterparts whose supervisors focused on the negative. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Interestingly, those who agreed with neither statement and were considered "ignored" <b>were more than twice as likely to be actively disengaged than those whose supervisor focused on the negative.</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Questions for reflection:</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">How might relationships be strengthened in my school or organization?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">How would I rank the five actions in order of my own strengths as a leader? From the ranking, how might I increase my role in engaging others at work?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">What is a celebration we need to add to our workplace calendar?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">When reviewing my calendar, how have I created time for getting to know others at work? How can I be more intentional about making time to get to know others?</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Pin now, share later >></i></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizivgZL9_VXCZfpM7_rw7ZiMlpk0ZYTyCQtgg_HC-ZpzPEtADZaaCCHX-8ZVSf8ZXo-XNSm6yhoztpN4dhwMuNGXfsE6y7gdKwOXRh9_PBs_Wo8LvCTn4nV1rpiZTA3KbGoKZAtgpzlZt5uEA_pxut9FuIAbERvHddp6wIyNJOpNfwMgP30u-5knTf/s1500/5-actions-to-engage-employees.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizivgZL9_VXCZfpM7_rw7ZiMlpk0ZYTyCQtgg_HC-ZpzPEtADZaaCCHX-8ZVSf8ZXo-XNSm6yhoztpN4dhwMuNGXfsE6y7gdKwOXRh9_PBs_Wo8LvCTn4nV1rpiZTA3KbGoKZAtgpzlZt5uEA_pxut9FuIAbERvHddp6wIyNJOpNfwMgP30u-5knTf/w426-h640/5-actions-to-engage-employees.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /></div></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-89779377293823487922023-01-03T17:37:00.003-06:002023-01-03T17:37:31.207-06:00My 3 words for 2023<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2JNnYtSXvpu0vN8DCGR2XtySsufkUpiFUWd457pLuvrRvM0ZocPODcijSNvjrgPtX5MUaUdAxNegoMMEpqyIV25KbpgHhCwTUti61HwXrDQml6tj-zN7jxcUoxjHW688acLoUdKI5RgTDxxp_6a4QIRqg7Uk-4KNl9XjIrT_x-NkI9NlMP64YSNx/s1024/my3wordsfor2023.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2JNnYtSXvpu0vN8DCGR2XtySsufkUpiFUWd457pLuvrRvM0ZocPODcijSNvjrgPtX5MUaUdAxNegoMMEpqyIV25KbpgHhCwTUti61HwXrDQml6tj-zN7jxcUoxjHW688acLoUdKI5RgTDxxp_6a4QIRqg7Uk-4KNl9XjIrT_x-NkI9NlMP64YSNx/w640-h320/my3wordsfor2023.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As each year comes to a close, I reflect on the year with specific questions to help me prepare and build momentum for the next one. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are a few of the reflection questions I ask myself as the end of the year approaches:</span></p><p><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">What has had the greatest impact </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">and how can I do more to amplify that?</span></i></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>What am I most grateful for?</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>What am I most proud of and why?</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>What did I learn this year, and what do I need to dive deeper into?</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>What challenged me this year?</i></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The method</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In preparing for the new year, I use</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"> a practice I learned from</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #666666;"> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbrogan" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Chris Brogan</a> and one that has proven to be beneficial to me both personally and professionally.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Since 2014, I select three words at the beginning of the year that will set my intentions, drive my actions, and align my purpose throughout the year. (Last year was an outlier year, and <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2022/01/my-one-word-for-2022.html" target="_blank">I only chose one word</a>.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Choosing three words is something </span><a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbrogan" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Chris Brogan</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> has been doing since 2006. He sums it this way: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>“The three words are a shorthand representation of your bigger story. It’s kind of like how an icon isn’t the software program. It’s just a way for you to mentally access all the work you’re doing.”</i></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As we go through the new year, it can be easy to get off-track from pursuing our goals and dreams, but I've found that having three words to use as a guide throughout the year is helpful. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">While <a href="https://chrisbrogan.com/3words2019/" target="_blank">Chris says that we don't need to explain our words to anyone else</a>, I find that posting them helps me with accountability as well as community. I learn a lot by reading about others' words, and over the years I've had others with common stories and goals to reach out to me. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are all trying to have our own best lives, so reach out to me if I can help you in any way!</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">#My3Words</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPGulFjyEvD_v6sVymt43HSQI3TedX6UpmTjDr3XTH5pLDQ8E9l4O3AucO8Oocjg426V1rUGy8hHhKzIPz49A_9BrM27NvPrqA4YcFbJrfVvr3DZol9jlMFgI4YyEUZrgFQCZaT-fktCVoF6qFiB8PgdfNprDsxEGoYZtcNMhu3WPcr5o8jMQ-O2I/s600/heal.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPGulFjyEvD_v6sVymt43HSQI3TedX6UpmTjDr3XTH5pLDQ8E9l4O3AucO8Oocjg426V1rUGy8hHhKzIPz49A_9BrM27NvPrqA4YcFbJrfVvr3DZol9jlMFgI4YyEUZrgFQCZaT-fktCVoF6qFiB8PgdfNprDsxEGoYZtcNMhu3WPcr5o8jMQ-O2I/w640-h214/heal.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">During 2021, I began to have some minor health issues, and they progressed and continued into 2022. This setback has been very hard to deal with emotionally, psychologically, and physically. I continue to be positive and see it as a setback and one that will be overcome. There have been many hours spent reading, researching, and learning what I can do to overcome these issues. It has meant many changes, trials (and errors), as well as pushing back against traditional medicine. I know I can't pour from an empty cup, and 2023 is the year to fill it up!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>"The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>The challenge is to silence the mind."</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>- Caroline Myss</i></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPc_ucdIISWwmJoLIBsioe5hsnefuE3ta2iYPxaYJUnM6OABFc8BOKabnm329jijPKHhYciR44Olux5-EXDGkbkGMDKpum7Ux4vGtnOcggFGOFpGWa8DoNmGCuQqxDGoNYKL-9VI8rhpuo3_JBOk1OejURfHuWztfxHNp8XuWDNybStBDbNvbGZD7p/s600/leap.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPc_ucdIISWwmJoLIBsioe5hsnefuE3ta2iYPxaYJUnM6OABFc8BOKabnm329jijPKHhYciR44Olux5-EXDGkbkGMDKpum7Ux4vGtnOcggFGOFpGWa8DoNmGCuQqxDGoNYKL-9VI8rhpuo3_JBOk1OejURfHuWztfxHNp8XuWDNybStBDbNvbGZD7p/w640-h214/leap.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As an <a href="https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-1" target="_blank">Enneagram 1</a>, I tend to have extremely high standards for myself (<a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2016/06/aim-for-persistence-not-perfection.html" target="_blank">I'm a recovering perfectionist</a>), and my inner critic can be very loud at times. Sometimes, fear can get in the way and shorten my stride or even derail me on the path to my goals. This year, in 2023, <b>LEAP</b> will serve as a reminder to me that sometimes we have to go with faith. Sometimes our plans call for big leaps instead of small steps. Have you ever had a time when you had to take a leap and were met with success? I have, and I've had the opposite as well. I've got regrets from times where I should have leaped and didn't. Can you relate?</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><div style="text-align: center;">“What’s important is that you make the leap. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Jump high and hard with intention and heart.”</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">— Cheryl Strayed</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjBZrFDD_X5GZN9hrQBWDALvHg_HbcXaE8yuAlOWcA2cVBnuwInAyIIPcp4cMj19KJ-1ruLqIBP0ACHmVwWxcsZOrINShAznc9vcMlP5j3sP15OZx3Ru0n9Di-mNMPz6bdMGDBZNrdejKg6NLGBFySQ_cAEWL7_d796zTBX9Jqy6GhB4ZKtqy1hNM/s600/sow.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjBZrFDD_X5GZN9hrQBWDALvHg_HbcXaE8yuAlOWcA2cVBnuwInAyIIPcp4cMj19KJ-1ruLqIBP0ACHmVwWxcsZOrINShAznc9vcMlP5j3sP15OZx3Ru0n9Di-mNMPz6bdMGDBZNrdejKg6NLGBFySQ_cAEWL7_d796zTBX9Jqy6GhB4ZKtqy1hNM/w640-h214/sow.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">According to Miriam-Webster, <b>SOW</b> means </span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">1</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">: to plant seed for growth especially by scattering</span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">2</span></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">: to set something in motion : begin an enterprise</span></div></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Both of my parents grew up on farms in rural Alabama, and several of my father's relatives are still in the farming business. I have great respect for farmers who understand the climate, soil conditions, and care that is needed to sow seeds that turn into crops. Educators are often compared to gardeners since we "plant seeds" in young people, even when we know that the seeds may not bloom or grow until after the students are long gone from our care. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have some seeds to plant in 2023. They will have to be planted in fertile soil and nurtured in order to grow. This year will be about planting and tending to the seeds: seeds of wellness, business, finances, relationships, and more. I plan to "sow seeds" that will produce amazing outcomes during the year. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant” </i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i>-Robert Louis Stevenson</i></span></p><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><i>I hope these words have inspired you to create and share your own words for 2023. If so, please share them in the comments or on <a href="https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Hogan" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>or<span style="color: #666666;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCompelledEducator" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. </i></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></span></div><h3></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif">Past #My3Words Choices</span></span></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2014/01/my-3-words-for-2014.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2014 - Discipline. Intentional. Balance.<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/01/beyond-new-years-resolution-my-3-words.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2015 - Rhythm. Bravery. Fitness.<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/12/my-3-words-for-2016.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2016 - Focus. Purpose. Do.<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2017/01/my-3-words-for-2017.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2017 - Pivot. Go. Grow.<br /></a></span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><b><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/01/my-3-words-for-2018.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2018 - Lift. Create. Relentless</a><span style="color: #2288bb;">.</span></b> <br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/01/my-3-words-for-2019.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2019 - Practice. Execute. Be.<br /></a></b></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #2288bb;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/12/the-compelled-educator-my-3-words-for.html" target="_blank">2020 - Consistent. Empower. Budget.</a></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2021/01/my-three-words-for-2021.html" target="_blank">2021 - Invest. Stretch. Discipline.</a></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2022/01/my-one-word-for-2022.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: small;">2022 - Conquer. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Click to read why I chose only 1 word)</span></b></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Pin now, Share later >></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEQUsLnUHBeYqKws0JxYh28GCoN1qTkpO9HWufX15xZ8zqP9SmaQCEOQcbdMlTXbbJphP3eJ4VEsQica9BNHj_IWHCgPGRDAf26tbd0pE5-a0GHL-7M_-w03e8gORGRuAUEExlSG5s3OgVfND1nT7_C9qp-VEJhC3KxMYvkNNcrAIeaMbgp9YUtaw/s1500/My3WordsFor2023_Pinterest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEQUsLnUHBeYqKws0JxYh28GCoN1qTkpO9HWufX15xZ8zqP9SmaQCEOQcbdMlTXbbJphP3eJ4VEsQica9BNHj_IWHCgPGRDAf26tbd0pE5-a0GHL-7M_-w03e8gORGRuAUEExlSG5s3OgVfND1nT7_C9qp-VEJhC3KxMYvkNNcrAIeaMbgp9YUtaw/w426-h640/My3WordsFor2023_Pinterest.png" width="426" /></a></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-73350389085343290262022-10-31T15:35:00.003-05:002022-10-31T15:36:26.440-05:003 Key Practices to Build a Leadership Mindset<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/leadershipmindset" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiBJsunyhSqIPCavZHDa_SLC3k0pzxMss9giOdy51-8ZiD-TqjSFaqskZv4RH4JVPpXp0RXZrw6k5c2Pcu0cFeOfZZt0I16QWF4bSKqxTNCchc1NPUMrEsAL8i1VgO_YJxrSunOfNBLqYHwHq71uAoNP7FMzIceGoXN9hri3DJtnEU9KrgH3RRJKW/w640-h320/Key%20Practices.png" width="640" /></a></div></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Leadership is not about a position, it’s about a mindset. </b></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All true leaders understand that they are in a constant state of <i>becoming</i> as they walk the path of the effective leadership process. Leaders come from different backgrounds and experiences, but they share one thing in common. <i>They are perpetual learners who continue to grow themselves as well as others.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>There is too much to learn about leadership for a person to feel as though they have “arrived.” </b></span></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A person may have a lot of experience dealing with different situations and people, yet that does not make one incapable of still having something to learn. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are two quotes by legendary basketball coach John Wooden that have stuck with me throughout my career as an educational leader. The first quote is this: “If I am through learning, I am through.” The other quote states, “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” Both of these quotes sum up the mindset that is required for leaders to become exceptional at leading.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Don't make my mistake.</b></span></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you ever thought, “I already know everything there is to know about ______.” Embarrassingly, I did early in my teaching career. After four years of teaching, I left the profession. I was bored. I was jealous that another teacher who had been teaching longer than me but not as effectively as me was getting paid more than me. I thought I had seen every situation and knew how to handle any challenge thrown at me. Dang, was I young and stupid! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It only took two years for me to realize that education was my calling, and after ending my career in public education of 27 years, I can say that I’ve had a lot of different experiences, but I definitely don’t know everything. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The mindset that I had as a young teacher was not one of leadership. I was comparing myself to another teacher, which is a limiting mindset. Also, I only thought of my influence with students and not how I could influence other teachers in the building. I feel lucky that the questions I had about "whether or not education was for me" came up relatively early in my career. After the two year break oh so long ago, I was able to eliminate the questions in my mind and change my mindset to that of a leader and learner as I re-entered the education field. Additionally, once I embraced my future as a life-long educator, I began to “learn what I needed to know after I knew it all.” Have you ever had a similar experience?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Just as teachers need to plan lessons to maximize learning for their students, leaders must be intentional about planning their time and “lessons” in order to maximize their own learning and growth. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Here are 3 key practices that I found worked for me and my hope is that they will work for you, too. </b></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Key #1: Leaders must build strong support teams</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Learning is a social activity. Learning is messy, and it requires vulnerability and persistence. It is important that leaders build a team of encouragers, disrupters, thinkers and doers. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Very few people in the world are successful without a team. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Without a team in place, it’s easy for a person to “tinker” with change, where real growth occurs. </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">Tinkering doesn’t require deep learning or great amounts of courage. </b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today, we need leaders who are willing to learn deeply and apply their learning.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><b>Key #2: Leaders must be courageous</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />When new bark grows on a tree, the new growth is generally fragile.<i> Leaders who are willing to change and grow will go through a fragile period, too.</i> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For example, a school or district administrator may try a new initiative or program and not know on the outset if it will be successful. Risking a period of vulnerability takes courage, but can lead to exponential growth with reflection and learning throughout the process. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another example is one that is more difficult for leaders, and that is when the growth is about personal skills and learning about one’s self. Learning not to take the feedback personally is essential for using the feedback constructively as a tool for growth.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><b>Key #3: Leaders must organize their learning cycles</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Just as a teacher plans lessons for their students, a leader plans for his or her own learning. Teachers must get clear about what their students are to learn, then they should provide intentional instruction while assessing the students throughout the learning cycle to ensure that students are progressing in their knowledge and skills and determine if there are any gaps in understanding. In the end, it is determined if the students learned what they needed to learn. Reflection about the process as well as collaboration with others assists the teacher in improving effective instruction. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Leaders should also be intentional about their personal and professional growth. They should get clear about what it is they want to learn, implement their learning to determine if there are any gaps in the learning and/or execution, then they should get feedback, reflect, and collaborate with others to grow from the experience.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Once leaders 1) build a support team, 2) summon up courage, and 3) get organized, the question then becomes, “What is it that I need to learn?” The answer to that question comes from many sources, all of which are valuable and relevant. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love the saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” What leaders have to get really good at is finding out what they don’t know. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Identifying blind spots will help to understand and hone in on those things that need to learned. It’s important for leaders to get feedback from others, because there may be a gap in what she perceives about herself. Once a leader gains insights on how her actions are interpreted by others, she can prioritize her learning. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />As part of the learning cycle, a leader will be in a constant feedback loop, always seeking information about their effectiveness and ongoing improvement. Getting authentic feedback from others is a leadership skill itself that must be developed through trust, respect, and authenticity.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Which of the 3 Keys are strengths for you? </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Are any of them an area where you are growing?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>I would love to hear what your take-aways are and if any of these thoughts resonate with you. Feel free to reach out <a href="https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Hogan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on twitter</a> or leave a comment below.</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pin now, Share later >></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWAmeTuTewjl9LSpxuxFvaADfJLP932YgYinl2NpIbc5Ukr3Mribw8XKOfZYUJ7gpV-9ImMveAjwZ1ayg-kW1zLVghm-mOe2KI2386dkLat-vxIkLidVxTu6iTJ4nqMUZ3c7UeXDZS75o4c6AVAsOrcpdS-489skFvwci_6J4bMkGubZgEhAYAzRae/s1500/3%20key%20practices%20Pinterest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWAmeTuTewjl9LSpxuxFvaADfJLP932YgYinl2NpIbc5Ukr3Mribw8XKOfZYUJ7gpV-9ImMveAjwZ1ayg-kW1zLVghm-mOe2KI2386dkLat-vxIkLidVxTu6iTJ4nqMUZ3c7UeXDZS75o4c6AVAsOrcpdS-489skFvwci_6J4bMkGubZgEhAYAzRae/w426-h640/3%20key%20practices%20Pinterest.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></b></span></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-37504516599965937432022-10-03T17:16:00.003-05:002022-10-12T15:53:27.158-05:00The 4 E's for New School Leaders<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hFYsiiDlNPn9Acjwm79rYGZzxOWyrAHHPBnYDzIdWtG7lkpPdBUDSmUp_yaDjL3CT8dL5IcPyhrRVlcfScJTRwmMZJ9eFK64_g2PssBgTOOej-Y_X3RVjxkVbcZoIS2XFDsWgn1-eyJxSO2IZN8x7OxWKdZ-cSe2mJErc2p55tGaMkj_33zrhF3t/s1600/New_School_Leaders.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hFYsiiDlNPn9Acjwm79rYGZzxOWyrAHHPBnYDzIdWtG7lkpPdBUDSmUp_yaDjL3CT8dL5IcPyhrRVlcfScJTRwmMZJ9eFK64_g2PssBgTOOej-Y_X3RVjxkVbcZoIS2XFDsWgn1-eyJxSO2IZN8x7OxWKdZ-cSe2mJErc2p55tGaMkj_33zrhF3t/w640-h360/New_School_Leaders.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm a huge fan of most reality TV, and I especially love watching singing and talent competitions. <a href="https://www.nbc.com/the-voice" target="_blank">The Voice</a> has some incredible talent on it this season, and I was excited to have the return of Gwen Stefani as a coach. (<i>Where are my No Doubt fans?!!?</i>)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There's a line I've heard Gwen say several times that also resonates with me and where I am in my journey as a former high school teacher (12 years) and administrator (15 years), and now current doctoral student, leadership consultant, and facilitator at a non-profit organization. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Several times, when pitching herself to be someone's coach, Gwen has said (and I paraphrase)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><i></i></span></span></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">I’ve been around for a long, long time. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">I would just love to be your coach. I've lived my dream, and this is my time in my </span>life<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> to give back to somebody like you that has a dream. I’m ready to do it.</span></i></span></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Todays' post is for the new leaders. The ones who are learning by doing. The ones who may need a boost, some support, a fresh idea, or a clear plan. I share blog posts based on my personal experiences of successes and failures as well as what I've learned through connections with other educators and leaders across the country. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The list is not all-inclusive, and other seasoned leaders may have a different list. The point is not to determine "who has the perfect list." The point is that we can learn from others who have walked the path before us. My hope is that a new leader will have at least one take-away from this post and be able to use it for their personal and professional growth. </span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusECOYnoV4NcoOAWgOIoQZxW2iXPtEuL4cav2Wd8ICWkigd3eBbKSIg0Bv8p563-0GxWIOy0K8-DCDjUIxGfrl8O4kFsKZZuE_BAA93w3p46R52Nb89UUY466umHV_T8HER96ezuafQhyY2WYvNPe3SMdgdYrl7DotmzzVZ-Nc6eQgXwjOBaAkd_d/s1600/4%20E's%20banner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1600" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusECOYnoV4NcoOAWgOIoQZxW2iXPtEuL4cav2Wd8ICWkigd3eBbKSIg0Bv8p563-0GxWIOy0K8-DCDjUIxGfrl8O4kFsKZZuE_BAA93w3p46R52Nb89UUY466umHV_T8HER96ezuafQhyY2WYvNPe3SMdgdYrl7DotmzzVZ-Nc6eQgXwjOBaAkd_d/w640-h80/4%20E's%20banner.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Encourage</span></b></h2><p>According to <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en#:~:text=Definition%20of%20en%2D%20(Entry%202,formed%20from%20adjectives%20or%20nouns" target="_blank">Merriam-Webster</a>, the prefix "en-" means </p><p>1. put into or onto</p><p>2. cause to be</p><p>3. provide with</p></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p>"Providing with courage" or "Cause to be courageous" starts with having an encouraging mindset. When we trust others and choose to see the good in them, providing encouraging words and gestures come easily. Handwritten notes of affirmation and gratitude as well as celebrations of success are two ways to provide encouragement to others. Encouragement will go a long way toward building community and a positive culture. As a new leaders, it can be easy to forget to encourage yourself at times. While most people are familiar with a gratitude journal, new leaders may find that an Encouragement Journal is helpful during the first few years of being in a leadership position. Including phrases, quotes, and reflections will add up to a powerful tool in fighting against imposter syndrome or other challenges faced by leaders.</p><p><br /></p></span><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Related post | <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/10/lets-celebrate-teachers-of-moment.html" target="_blank">Let's Celebrate Teachers of the Moment</a></b></span></p></blockquote><p> </p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: verdana;">Empathize</span></span></h2><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brene Brown, a leading researcher, <a href="https://brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Integration-Ideas_Empathy_092221-1.pdf" target="_blank">says the following about empathy</a>:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><blockquote><i>Empathy is connecting with people so we know we’re not alone when
we’re in struggle. Empathy is a way to connect to the emotion another person is experiencing;
it doesn’t require that we have experienced the same situation they are
going through.</i></blockquote><p>Leading with empathy requires leaders to be vulnerable and in touch with their own emotions. It is a willingness to say, "I'm sorry you're going through that. I've been there." It's also a willingness to slow down, listen, and extend grace. It's not about fixing another person or feeling sorry FOR them. It is feeling sorry WITH them and showing kindness to them. </p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2020/01/24/five-rules-for-building-an-empathetic-culture/?sh=7937a74520d2" target="_blank">Forbes published an article</a> on the disconnect between leaders' views and employees' views of whether or not their organizations had empathetic cultures. </p><p>They also shared <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2020/01/24/five-rules-for-building-an-empathetic-culture/?sh=7937a74520d2" target="_blank">5 guidelines for building an empathetic culture</a>:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Change your mind</li><li>Allow the messy</li><li>Use candor productively</li><li>Involve others in your decisions</li><li>Foster growth, not judgment</li></ol><div><br /></div><div><b><blockquote>Related Post | <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2014/03/the-one-thing-we-all-need-to-be.html" target="_blank">The One Thing We All Need to Be</a></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMtbGaQDguvY1xaHm0NLYHM50xcS1o1OjsdL-IWCZLMEHT_p78F-PJOPQ7tzDoywx7ElqRszVXa1RqX7TkHWj-wGvucSeqxAzm0OVScPYhS4A9fRt33WFkrJMp8qJzzmBVJ26i4VENjxjOsMCVsJYmGiRl9nXULTYyqw9Q5lliYXIhUt__ptn0n5m/s1500/4%20Es%20for%20new%20school%20leaders%20pinterest.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMtbGaQDguvY1xaHm0NLYHM50xcS1o1OjsdL-IWCZLMEHT_p78F-PJOPQ7tzDoywx7ElqRszVXa1RqX7TkHWj-wGvucSeqxAzm0OVScPYhS4A9fRt33WFkrJMp8qJzzmBVJ26i4VENjxjOsMCVsJYmGiRl9nXULTYyqw9Q5lliYXIhUt__ptn0n5m/w426-h640/4%20Es%20for%20new%20school%20leaders%20pinterest.png" width="426" /></a></div><p></p></b></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Eliminate</span></h2><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Do you feel like there are too many things to juggle? </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Are your teachers feeling like they're getting more and more piled on their plates? </i></div><div><br /></div><div>As a new leader, </div><div><br /></div><div>-get clear on your personal values as well as your school values. Be sure that everything that you do aligns with your and your school's core values. </div><div><br /></div><div>-remember what it was like to be a teacher. Do everything you can to remove "things" that can be eliminated from teachers' plates. </div><div><br /></div><div>-consistently ask your staff how you can help them</div><div><br /></div><div>-create systems for yourself to eliminate distractions </div><div><br /></div><div>-spend time with people who lift you up and provide encouragement for you</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><blockquote>Related Post | <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2013/10/five-time-management-tips-for-school.html" target="_blank">5 Time Management Tips for School Leaders</a></blockquote></b></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Engage</span></h2><div><br /></div><div>As a new school leader, you will be pulled in many directions. It will be important for you to connect with students, staff, and stakeholders. Visibility will be key in ensuring that others know that you are interested and desire to connect. Queen Elizabeth II understood the importance of visibility. She often dressed in bright colors in order to be seen. She wanted to make sure that others know that she was present. </div><div><br /></div><div>Take time to get to know your staff members and students. A chat in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, or gym can be perfect opportunities for a quick check-in and to ask others about their day. Smiling and showing kindness is not a sign of weakness, and it makes others feel less threatened when having to talk with a school leader. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><b>There are four basic needs that people must have met</b> or else they will start down the path of disengagement and ultimately quitting their jobs. (</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">As shared in </span><a href="https://leaderchat.org/2015/09/24/4-basic-human-needs-leaders-must-meet-to-have-engaged-employees/" style="color: #2288bb; font-size: 15px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Randy Conley's post at Blanchard Leaderchat</a>)</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>The need for trust</li><li>The need for hope</li><li>The need to feel a sense of worth</li><li>The need to feel competent</li></ol></blockquote></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div>As a new leader, a question for reflection is, "How am I fulfilling the needs of our school staff?"</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Related Post | <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2021/09/the-impact-of-praise-on-morale-and.html" target="_blank">The Impact of Praise on Morale and Engagement</a></b></div></span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>If I can help you in any way, please reach out via <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/p/about-me.html" target="_blank">email</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Hogan" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</b> "<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">I've lived my dream, and this is my time in my </span>life<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> to give back to somebody like you that has a dream."</span></i></div><div><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span></i></div></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfixk9GhuuasrssXWAIwwPJZKYcVqSehAJel2rbSACUJkyqkimetsANi6QKYc0yLQamK3BNrZm_CIyeD_fi7XWz-lN2xdupEYzc0djeJSvQV2H59NOqbqu38aFPJ4nhVjJo3GaKEkSgVvSDPUw_Rkl1L_oMVYPHUnuoNA5ECU0JWJG4LhmMHBOXAq/s560/Jennifer%20Hogan%20email%20card.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jennifer_Hogan" border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfixk9GhuuasrssXWAIwwPJZKYcVqSehAJel2rbSACUJkyqkimetsANi6QKYc0yLQamK3BNrZm_CIyeD_fi7XWz-lN2xdupEYzc0djeJSvQV2H59NOqbqu38aFPJ4nhVjJo3GaKEkSgVvSDPUw_Rkl1L_oMVYPHUnuoNA5ECU0JWJG4LhmMHBOXAq/s16000/Jennifer%20Hogan%20email%20card.png" title="Jennifer_Hogan" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><p><span face="proxima-nova, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-8418802219306846222022-07-25T16:16:00.003-05:002022-07-25T18:06:55.296-05:00Is your school's culture one of Peak Performance?<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVQgewTBe7-O_mTayFEo5Pk_1gTU_M88iLZ_MpeFerddmMXCD2nT9XcEY_cdlX5J7sJdPW-F5VpNy8-M2GoYindem3jzhoFxD-o-iol8I41InjhN9j_D9jsLI-wtZsS0BLkRIuYpx_KHPvl0lVJ_vEEoZF8GciKBVvxRSw_vK_X2A7MKD2qKWJOoa/s1024/PeakPerformance.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVQgewTBe7-O_mTayFEo5Pk_1gTU_M88iLZ_MpeFerddmMXCD2nT9XcEY_cdlX5J7sJdPW-F5VpNy8-M2GoYindem3jzhoFxD-o-iol8I41InjhN9j_D9jsLI-wtZsS0BLkRIuYpx_KHPvl0lVJ_vEEoZF8GciKBVvxRSw_vK_X2A7MKD2qKWJOoa/w640-h320/PeakPerformance.png" width="640" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>"Hire good people and get out of their way."</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Many school leaders believe in the quote above, and they do a good job of vetting candidates, checking references, and asking tough interview questions, all to find "peak performers" to fill openings.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">What happens with the rest of the staff? Is the same diligence and care used to develop the entire staff as a team and create a caring, productive, and effective culture?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/07/nine-ways-to-develop-exceptional-culture.html" target="_blank">Creating an exceptional culture</a> means leading with integrity and with a team-focused mindset. It's understanding the characteristics of peak performers and tapping into their strengths to grow a "peak performance culture."</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">After over 20 years of study, <a href="https://premierespeakers.com/charles_garfield/bio" target="_blank">Charles Garfield</a> found <b>6 unique characteristics of peak performers. </b>Interestingly, he did not find that peak performers had unusually high IQs; he found that they had something else that led them to create exceptional results.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <b>1. THEY HAVE A MOTIVATING MISSION </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Garfield found that peak performers are internally motivated, with a sense of purpose that is not tied to an external sense of purpose. Given a task, peak performers will complete it while always looking for a way to contribute to a greater purpose. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <b>2. THEY TAKE RESULTS-ORIENTED ACTION</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The peak performers in Garfield's study took action each day to get closer to their goals. They created intentional habits that would lead to the results that they sought. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> 3. THEY HAVE SELF-MANAGEMENT THROUGH SELF-MASTERY </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Peak performers are critical thinkers and analyzers. They are able to determine what's working, what's not working, and how to make changes to get results. They work independently, are self-motivated, and seek progress on a consistent basis. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">"We must develop processes based on the deep-rooted belief that we are all in this together.<br /></span></i><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">-Charles Garfield</span></i></span></h2><div><i><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></i></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <b>4. THEY'RE TEAM BUILDERS AND TEAM PLAYERS </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Peak performers appreciate and desire a team, because they know that they can achieve more with a team than individually. They put the mission of the team and organization ahead of their own personal egos. While they are self-motivated and industrious, they understand how they can best serve a team or build a team to achieve results. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b> 5. THEY CORRECT THEIR COURSE</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Peak performers understand what it means to "fail forward," and when faced with negative outcomes or results, they will analyze the situation, their contributions, and correct their course. They are also able to take their teams in new directions to achieve the desired outcome.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <b>6. THEY MANAGE CHANGE EFFECTIVELY</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Peak performers are not afraid of change, understanding that it is crucial to iterations and advances. They don't take change or failure personally, and they are able to adapt to changes with intentional redirection of efforts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As you think about the culture in your school...</span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -Do you know who your "peak performers" are? </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -Are you a peak performer? </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -Do you know how to create a culture of peak performance?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -Are your mission and goals clearly defined?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -What values guide the team as it works to achieve the mission?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -What is one step you (or the team) can take to move toward a peak performance culture?</span></p></blockquote><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: small;">Garfield, Charles A. </span><i style="font-size: small;">Peak Performers: The New Heroes of American Business.</i><span style="font-size: small;"> New York: W. Morrow, 1986.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pin now, Share later >></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYyODYfU4l3KhwtHcUNdoR7RjMWa9s4ktQLc6G43TBVsO6ueGkC6W_G_1jTcmfJTSSY6DK6vOx3OQf9LOxH_rQMDRfFDDQXlENTNSM_156GldM9kL58ogx4jmcLP3PzQVPAIVs2mBmrPa1Qu2tE8Pyj7e5JMG3BWUAlqkDa2E8XWjeZtFld8BrEI0g/s1500/PeakPerformancePinterest.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYyODYfU4l3KhwtHcUNdoR7RjMWa9s4ktQLc6G43TBVsO6ueGkC6W_G_1jTcmfJTSSY6DK6vOx3OQf9LOxH_rQMDRfFDDQXlENTNSM_156GldM9kL58ogx4jmcLP3PzQVPAIVs2mBmrPa1Qu2tE8Pyj7e5JMG3BWUAlqkDa2E8XWjeZtFld8BrEI0g/w426-h640/PeakPerformancePinterest.png" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2022/07/onboarding-new-teachers-building-strong.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="New-Teacher-Orientation" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNTXUkpBXFML5GPwES-t-XDBCZKp2exjBTEinqRO228XL52HG2DiJnVOZmKvOifE6Yh38B_tibNw3mHjN1Brh2RKuBWf482sq1gULyovHGXZ-c9pg8jaQTtE0YZAGBUVlFlBM5Wi2wwjhEO_N3i3AvErf0QBgoogDT6rDrEPEf3QBfyfjfCZWHn4b/w640-h320/Blog-post-Welcome-New-Teachers.png" title="New-Teacher-Orientation" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">You've interviewed and hired your new teachers, and now you're thinking about how to "onboard" your new staff members so that they immediately feel like an important part of the school culture and family. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Why is it important, and what are some ideas for how to do it successfully?</i></span><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2022/07/onboarding-new-teachers-building-strong.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Quote by Brene Brown" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1100" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Vn5DhzPXYDDQ0YkNWq7LvLCLnjU5hmOCZWERKAAKOhbxxxE9xCYc980w-xF4Ybe-pNlC86y7AV5Knk9JzXBU2pcggNEvCtNkO5BIq1r37WXlmj_zJfkUsRIlprJ8HsxoevOBioX40MpcVM9pURo3gZmw9hlim-FxkYk-teuikNsw2mgn1whqVaJ1/w640-h174/Brene%20Brown%2011.png" title="Quote by Brene Brown" width="640" /></a></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Reflection questions for leaders:</b></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-Why do new connections need to be made as quickly as possible?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-How can I be intentional about building relationships at new teacher orientation/onboarding?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-What are some ways to make new teachers' first experiences at school very positive?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-How do I ensure that new teachers are seen, heard, and valued at orientation as well as through their first year?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-Who needs to be involved with the planning and implementation of new teacher onboarding?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-What opportunities can I create for new teachers to immediately contribute and share their strengths?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-How can we celebrate our new teachers?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-What will I do to get to know the new teachers well?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-How can we show we care for our new teachers?</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2022/07/onboarding-new-teachers-building-strong.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Quote by Jennifer Hogan" border="0" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="1099" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39eoNrEY28sfHXZ0gS8VR9fBWB7f3EnuTRHd2Z2JkkwyLxtF4Ttgr6oV8tb8vAkwrPHRS_WlFi4c-qSBB9qUi7uy42g_jD5gY41OGoaxqbUyBkdFbH58rmY00nELfIC6R3jO5UCDQBkEMpkK_CqLayW3tQwvkrWgP7ZTwx1omQErxdQbYGQ3bIeRh/w640-h102/JHoganquote1.png" title="Quote by Jennifer Hogan" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">New Teacher Onboarding/Orientation will look different at every school, because every school culture is different. <b><i>There are some key elements that should in all of them.</i></b> </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>1) Celebration</b> </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Create a special occasion for your new teachers. <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/08/lets-circle-wagons-around-new-teachers.html" target="_blank">I wrote about how we had a "New Teacher Signing Day"</a> at our school a few years ago. It was such a big hit, it has become a tradition!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Other ideas to <b>celebrate </b>your new teachers: </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-Provide lunch, complete with a special dessert</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-Hang a welcome sign or banner on their classroom doors </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-Purchase "Welcome to _____ School" yard signs and place in each new teacher's yard </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-Put together a low-cost, cute basket of basic supplies from Target Dollar Spot, Dollar Tree, or a school supply store.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-Leave a note or card in his/her staff mailbox, etc.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>2) Relationship Building</b></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Not everyone enjoys ice breakers, but there are some that are not too painful and can be fun! Find activities that give new teachers an opportunity to share a little bit about themselves, their strengths, and experiences. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Ideas for relationship building:</i></span></p><p>-<a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2020/10/how-facebook-timeline-can-help-you.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">I like to ask new teachers, "What drives your engine? What motivates you?"</span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-Taking a free and online strengths test is <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/10/finding-and-building-on-each-others.html" target="_blank">a good way to discover more about one's own strengths and each other's strengths</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">-Invite other staff members, such as mentors, department chairs, administrators, and/or counselors, to have lunch with the new teachers during orientation. Ask them to sit among the new teachers so that they will have an opportunity to chat and get to know each other.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>3) Introduction to the school culture</b></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> It's important for new employees to learn about and get a sense of the school's norms, both formal and informal. New employees should learn about the organization's core values and goals, as well as how team members are expected to contribute to the success of their students and the school in general. New employees need to know the chain of command and how leadership works with the different teams in the building. Take time to explain the why behind specific actions and policies, as well as the "non-negotiables."</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2022/07/onboarding-new-teachers-building-strong.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Quote by Jennifer Hogan" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1100" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbujhlMNRDeRdq-LVzWvU7eaGv_JUq1srIAoGMjdZVf6V-cniHHvTySSxXDQKEl-iV4DiYE5JRV2OX93kOvAPGBCCsYgCK0fsDatvwK3AZgfdIttUpWsYG1UAMrnliN4hvb6YJUmCW-rH4figxV2kZW8UYVzthM68S-INRgEs4pNGNXnomd4dQBrFA/w640-h174/JHoganquote11.png" title="Quote by Jennifer Hogan" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Culture Resources: </span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/07/nine-ways-to-develop-exceptional-culture.html" target="_blank">Nine Ways to Develop an Exceptional Culture</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2016/10/why-we-must-all-pull-rope-in-same.html" target="_blank">Why We Must All Pull the Rope in the Same Direction</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3yr95YN" target="_blank">Culturize</a>, by Jimmy Casas - <i>This is a great book for a book study!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Brown, B. (2010). </span><i style="font-family: arial;">The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are</i><span style="font-family: arial;">. Hazelden Foundation</span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Pin now, Share later >></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiIh2hgPiAigQ0Nd5u-4wX8cmIPmtFvzolL9eNuT-tk19FCKZXYNtCuy6AjvhPt0LXeszivpVBdaafLYWcSHzFWxTvJSTFbETcD_Ft3fjvJeVZJ8az4vAfxyKmW48ikZTWGxCMhGShWDiPtbgatT_lufYlWpROL9C9Al8xoO84rr4W4owhsFSpLpTt/s1500/Pinterest%20image%20Welcome%20New%20Teachers.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiIh2hgPiAigQ0Nd5u-4wX8cmIPmtFvzolL9eNuT-tk19FCKZXYNtCuy6AjvhPt0LXeszivpVBdaafLYWcSHzFWxTvJSTFbETcD_Ft3fjvJeVZJ8az4vAfxyKmW48ikZTWGxCMhGShWDiPtbgatT_lufYlWpROL9C9Al8xoO84rr4W4owhsFSpLpTt/w427-h640/Pinterest%20image%20Welcome%20New%20Teachers.png" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-38026878513813811302022-01-18T14:39:00.001-06:002022-01-18T15:49:15.080-06:00My One Word for 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9WVrnRSd9_gAOAmlNxr_FjEJwz8sY_-FzCGkoQfJK_AgEjDMMMf0rG3jeZT4qbTNf_FAiWA5spIftgla0aVn32LVuQUUJuN2aEXkGq2XUiTzEvkapghOQVDDAVbAzSy4nF6xMrH9p7F0fz0zM_ec18mG3_wSi5v3Nkj3ONuaZ6ofVT9iSdffxPqUF=s560" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="560" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9WVrnRSd9_gAOAmlNxr_FjEJwz8sY_-FzCGkoQfJK_AgEjDMMMf0rG3jeZT4qbTNf_FAiWA5spIftgla0aVn32LVuQUUJuN2aEXkGq2XUiTzEvkapghOQVDDAVbAzSy4nF6xMrH9p7F0fz0zM_ec18mG3_wSi5v3Nkj3ONuaZ6ofVT9iSdffxPqUF=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I opened this draft before the end of 2021, went back to it on January 3, and now I'm finally putting down my thoughts about the new year. After weeks of trying to figure out why I've delayed writing this post, the only answer I could come up with is "write the darn post!" (<i>Can you relate to delaying something for no logical reason??</i>) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've been writing posts about choosing my words for the new year since 2014. It was in that year that I followed the lead of <a href="https://chrisbrogan.com/" target="_blank">Chris Brogan</a> and did away with New Year's Resolutions and instead chose 3 words to guide my life - professionally and personally. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2014/01/my-3-words-for-2014.html" target="_blank">Since 2014</a>, it's always been three words. Only once have I thought about only one word (and that was when <a href="https://www.jongordon.com/" target="_blank">Jon Gordon</a> challenged me to choose 1 of my 3 words in 2014.) That is until now. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In December 2021, I did my usual end-of-year routine where I review the year, my goals, my accomplishments, and my shortcomings. My three words for 2021 were Invest, Stretch, and Discipline. Those words served me well during the year, and while I didn't meet all of my goals during the year, new milestones were met and new experiences created that will continue to grow me into 2022.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><i>Pin Now, Share later >></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifVaqDZU4Nm9cu6IHbrLMiNO4rx89zP3MrrdK4loUCtnxaAfQjdB9xZeDoJLHc12zcLLErVQ7nP8AbLEAcQIO46k9I4XhIHfDIGiK5B0vTNB895m00AYd1LkCBz_u2VRCdi1wU0jNdIfGj0U8cbMiRRNxH6BM4TQ0tVrVPzMkjhrjWM4aHxrIj4Cx1=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifVaqDZU4Nm9cu6IHbrLMiNO4rx89zP3MrrdK4loUCtnxaAfQjdB9xZeDoJLHc12zcLLErVQ7nP8AbLEAcQIO46k9I4XhIHfDIGiK5B0vTNB895m00AYd1LkCBz_u2VRCdi1wU0jNdIfGj0U8cbMiRRNxH6BM4TQ0tVrVPzMkjhrjWM4aHxrIj4Cx1=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This past year was a year of change for me. Early in 2021, I felt a pulling on my heart to retire in July. I had no idea what would be next, but I strongly felt like it was a step of faith that I was supposed to take. I retired from public education, started working for <a href="https://www.hopeinstitute.org/" target="_blank">Hope Institute</a> and Samford University, and was offered the opportunity to start in the doctoral program at Samford. Doors opened for me that I could have never imagined, and it was a humbling reminder to me that God's vision for us is always bigger than what we have for ourselves. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm grateful for the process and reflection that goes into selecting words for the year. Asking questions such as </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">"What has had the greatest impact and how can I do more to amplify that?" are part of my process when deciding how I want to enter the new year and create momentum.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>"What has had the greatest impact </b></span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>and how can I do more to amplify that?"</b></span></i></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">After all the big changes in my life this year, I guess it should be no surprise that choosing my words for the new year would be different. When I started the process, I expected it to kind of go the same way it has year after year. However, this year everything filtered down to one word. And like Jon Gordon said back in 2014... <b>it is the one meant for me.</b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGenuvkHPDyBq8TSnF267zLearEoJKyE6zA-lN_EI9npi9_vuIq4TuBhZ9T3w-CbW--0BdzNmnh4uvQ1tv_4SpL7js_Knq2461r3SUv07veFBNOET6AkgR7fQoMyjj55JgXSCH157XBZeRFZ_fSfcJZFjR_eUNWj4W_i-X_MZxU2jRWX3cmx_6tk-O=s560" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="conquer" border="0" data-original-height="110" data-original-width="560" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGenuvkHPDyBq8TSnF267zLearEoJKyE6zA-lN_EI9npi9_vuIq4TuBhZ9T3w-CbW--0BdzNmnh4uvQ1tv_4SpL7js_Knq2461r3SUv07veFBNOET6AkgR7fQoMyjj55JgXSCH157XBZeRFZ_fSfcJZFjR_eUNWj4W_i-X_MZxU2jRWX3cmx_6tk-O=w640-h126" title="conquer" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you ever stopped short of reaching a goal because deep down it has to do with fear? (I have!) This word, conquer, speaks to my competitiveness and my desire to grow. I've spent much of my life learning about myself and others so that I can serve others and myself well. In that learning, I've discovered that there are some things I need to "unlearn." Some things that I hope I will conquer in 2022. Or at least begin the unraveling process.</span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope that by sharing my word I will be able to have the accountability that I need and also inspire you to delve into the reflective process and choose your own word(s) to live by in 2022. I realize that I haven't shared much about the specific things I hope to conquer, and I hope that one day I will be able to share more of that particular story. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The song that I've chosen as my "anthem" for this year is Overcomer by <a href="http://mandisaofficial.com/home/" target="_blank">Mandisa</a>. <b><i>Her message is powerful!</i></b> (You can watch the video on Youtube <a href="https://youtu.be/b8VoUYtx0kw" target="_blank">HERE</a>.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's the chorus: </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigS6oY_REWy4HOmyXyVsLh0kQBITvh-hNV2XVerHnoVXoJy_FT4IXmgpQnM4z4di6O1ahpnO4yFkyAQHvzIeq_cxQBScMh4OJAQS4Il9uzhi1VWPneNeSsYC47kblAEs0ZmuCyRMFknOxI_qXG0z0bi1pKYQSVfzCW2IxNYPpkCaHIowEogw21gyK-=s560" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="560" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigS6oY_REWy4HOmyXyVsLh0kQBITvh-hNV2XVerHnoVXoJy_FT4IXmgpQnM4z4di6O1ahpnO4yFkyAQHvzIeq_cxQBScMh4OJAQS4Il9uzhi1VWPneNeSsYC47kblAEs0ZmuCyRMFknOxI_qXG0z0bi1pKYQSVfzCW2IxNYPpkCaHIowEogw21gyK-=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>I hope these words have inspired you to create and share your own words for 2022. If so, please share them in the comments or on <a href="https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Hogan" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCompelledEducator" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #666666; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2014/01/my-3-words-for-2014.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2014 - Discipline. Intentional. Balance.<br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/01/beyond-new-years-resolution-my-3-words.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2015 - Rhythm. Bravery. Fitness.<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/12/my-3-words-for-2016.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2016 - Focus. Purpose. Do.<br /></a></span></span><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2017/01/my-3-words-for-2017.html" style="color: #2288bb; font-family: verdana; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2017 - Pivot. Go. Grow.<br /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/01/my-3-words-for-2018.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2018 - Lift. Create. Relentless</a><span style="color: #2288bb;">.</span> <br /></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/01/my-3-words-for-2019.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2019 - Practice. Execute. Be.<br /></a></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #2288bb;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/12/the-compelled-educator-my-3-words-for.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2020 - Consistent. Empower. Budget.<br /></a></span></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2021/01/my-three-words-for-2021.html" target="_blank">2021 - Invest. Stretch. Discipline.</a></b></span></span></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #666666; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/01/beyond-new-years-resolution-my-3-words.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></a></span></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #666666; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/12/my-3-words-for-2016.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #666666; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2017/01/my-3-words-for-2017.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2017/01/my-3-words-for-2017.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpi_wMzaFO5fSvsjJqfEWYbI6mQPAdrXS3gFgI9P3f-nW9R6XsApKLoT-A4zEZ9EwIXSkAKz0W-iraPL-cr9W3_2RtY95TLKY8vCm_a6DHbE28QZMqlrV9mv4Tm5zY5yPsoEzndO1yuLPD4jm5SA7DpMoFVIMYEu3jneIoE2vq2z19evpKDsaTFaOw=s560" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jennifer Hogan" border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="560" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpi_wMzaFO5fSvsjJqfEWYbI6mQPAdrXS3gFgI9P3f-nW9R6XsApKLoT-A4zEZ9EwIXSkAKz0W-iraPL-cr9W3_2RtY95TLKY8vCm_a6DHbE28QZMqlrV9mv4Tm5zY5yPsoEzndO1yuLPD4jm5SA7DpMoFVIMYEu3jneIoE2vq2z19evpKDsaTFaOw=w640-h229" title="Jennifer Hogan" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #666666; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><br /></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-78238970875669034002021-10-06T14:23:00.006-05:002021-10-07T14:31:33.632-05:0012 Quotes by Women to Inspire Courage<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOnmfVGSHUtGdqb3mYnsoKGV2QUM-_Lo2MGOnNhu44YB5je0EfGZcGaYESmckJiga6VXSsyNn8yJENcpkD80f1erNEBAQbJ25QUlB0ZjCLHlMs4SzBydaL4zDIY0sljUXU1sP7Lk_yuw/s1600/12+quotes+by+women+to+inspire+courage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="quotes by strong women" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOnmfVGSHUtGdqb3mYnsoKGV2QUM-_Lo2MGOnNhu44YB5je0EfGZcGaYESmckJiga6VXSsyNn8yJENcpkD80f1erNEBAQbJ25QUlB0ZjCLHlMs4SzBydaL4zDIY0sljUXU1sP7Lk_yuw/w640-h360/12+quotes+by+women+to+inspire+courage.png" title="quotes by strong women" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Some days we just need some inspiring words. Some days we're not feeling like our best selves. Some days we're afraid. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>For those days and every day before and after.... I hope these quotes inspire courage!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Here are some ideas for how you might use them:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Write them on sticky notes and put them around the house - on the fridge, bathroom mirror, laptop, closet door, etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Download an image from this post (or create your own) and print and post in your office, bedroom, or bathroom.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Create wallpaper on your phone using one (or more) of these quotes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Use a paint pen to write quotes on rocks and place in your flowerpots or garden.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you have a chalkboard message center in your home or office, write a different quote each month on the chalkboard. You've got a year of inspirational quotes!</span></li></ul></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_mL4n0TPyfMRZSfyK-6a1-2UrU0mBiTlI_foUTRA2Yxb73QV2EQAWYma_1ankCTm_-d3FdQc_PFWpO2P-71YN_LIjjmORA6r9XKYQFECKR2GiJukjWl7fED3NN2Eepxjm8-XQLB6pH_c/s1500/12-quotes-courage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="12 quotes to inspire courage" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_mL4n0TPyfMRZSfyK-6a1-2UrU0mBiTlI_foUTRA2Yxb73QV2EQAWYma_1ankCTm_-d3FdQc_PFWpO2P-71YN_LIjjmORA6r9XKYQFECKR2GiJukjWl7fED3NN2Eepxjm8-XQLB6pH_c/w427-h640/12-quotes-courage.png" title="12 quotes to inspire courage" width="427" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">The power you have is to be the best version of yourself you can be, so you can create a better world. </span></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Ashley Rickards</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can’t give up! If you give up, you’re like everybody else. </span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Chris Evert</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Related Post |</span> <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2014/09/5-inspiring-leadership-quotes.html" target="_blank">5 Inspiring Leadership Quotes + 3 Book Recommendations</a></b></span></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">Forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion.</span></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Oprah Winfrey</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. </span></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Amelia Earhart</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCEzuKLIRU2OiZFef_OWce7xuuCOUV-z8R4ltDbnUh4EpykfI3HzHwkPglG7dC_5QX8i4jSI3C8o8lmk_BOuQ1255fKPyWCEI-WaLxM_YLexDEUKJ5OeGQMpkE6RGHmIjbIZXj6jcfpY/s1600/quote+about+risk.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Quote-about-risk" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCEzuKLIRU2OiZFef_OWce7xuuCOUV-z8R4ltDbnUh4EpykfI3HzHwkPglG7dC_5QX8i4jSI3C8o8lmk_BOuQ1255fKPyWCEI-WaLxM_YLexDEUKJ5OeGQMpkE6RGHmIjbIZXj6jcfpY/w640-h360/quote+about+risk.png" title="Quote about rist" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">Never underestimate the power of a kind woman. Kindness is a choice that comes from incredible strength.</span></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Anonymous </i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Knowing what must be done does away with fear. </span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Rosa Parks</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you don’t risk anything, you risk even more.</span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Erica Jong</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Related Post |</span> <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2016/06/courageous-leaders-face-their-fears.html" target="_blank">Courageous Leaders Face their Fears</a></b></span></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">I figure, if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one.</span></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Calamity Jane</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpT-Zt39dzwxswDoS-U3HDSbAbaYYbdaSQmnzUL6-HJ6jzw3GUfGOVbbdm3wBO3iHBaCNiUFTqkfX_weLEeHS-ipI_LLxWyvYdHZdyVfhYwQJcZuxFqsCH2UXsZtkQOfLnvX-i4XOLQoA/s1600/Brene+Brown+quote.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Brene Brown quote" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpT-Zt39dzwxswDoS-U3HDSbAbaYYbdaSQmnzUL6-HJ6jzw3GUfGOVbbdm3wBO3iHBaCNiUFTqkfX_weLEeHS-ipI_LLxWyvYdHZdyVfhYwQJcZuxFqsCH2UXsZtkQOfLnvX-i4XOLQoA/w640-h360/Brene+Brown+quote.png" title="Brene Brown quote" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be patient. Do the best with what you know. When you know more, adjust the trajectory.</span></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Jen Hatmaker</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up. </span></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Brené Brown</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p> </p><blockquote style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Related Post |</span> <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/05/leadership-lessons-from-brene-brown.html" target="_blank">Leadership Lessons from Brene Brown</a></b></span></blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you find a path with no obstacles, it likely leads nowhere.</span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Catherine DeVyre</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is no failure as long as you learn from your experience, continue to work, and continue to press on for success. </span></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>- Maya Angelou</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbHAe7rXLLaGVGxrkds48uu7joAr5EZGPdW7vQSlxLgoTTbJPCWbrIT3L-Fios2D-luvIHuK4DOdHMINBI1OOnseeRSaN8pSK_IDKsUREd6paLeLr0I7jAaxKUiKB4TKtRR3Odnx23OQ/s1600/Maya+Angelou+quote.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maya Angelou quote" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbHAe7rXLLaGVGxrkds48uu7joAr5EZGPdW7vQSlxLgoTTbJPCWbrIT3L-Fios2D-luvIHuK4DOdHMINBI1OOnseeRSaN8pSK_IDKsUREd6paLeLr0I7jAaxKUiKB4TKtRR3Odnx23OQ/w640-h360/Maya+Angelou+quote.png" title="Maya Angelou quote" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-3996569042249032462021-10-05T15:42:00.001-05:002023-01-03T16:39:04.863-06:00Where are all the female leaders?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana;"><i>“And I'm not alone: so many women I talk to tell me that they gravitate towards careers and professions that they know they're going to be great in, that they know they're going to be perfect in, and it's no wonder why. Most girls are taught to avoid risk and failure. We're taught to smile pretty, play it safe, get all A's. Boys, on the other hand, are taught to play rough, swing high, crawl to the top of the monkey bars and then just jump off head-first. And by the time they're adults, whether they're negotiating a raise or even asking someone out on a date, they're habituated to take risk after risk. They're rewarded for it. It's often said in Silicon Valley, no one even takes you seriously unless you've had two failed start-ups. In other words, we're raising our girls to be perfect, and we're raising our boys to be brave.”</i></span></span></blockquote>
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<span id="goog_1704289400"></span><span id="goog_1704289401"></span><br />Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-29051013008759168172021-09-29T14:29:00.006-05:002023-01-20T13:02:38.761-06:00Lead Like Ted Lasso<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0rIoJ7ZrXYFhoNtYBkh-6N0vU7eOqqRHxvMDu1vKcf-XLmQg4YrSeNL756Q325-kovLqxfEnVxrm249SmWO2KvlI_eS9iGM5EE7lz2x4YVV5O1Qo44GOTUDgZ7KxEDCyqdNFI0B0Co0A/s1600/Lead+Like+Ted+Lasso.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0rIoJ7ZrXYFhoNtYBkh-6N0vU7eOqqRHxvMDu1vKcf-XLmQg4YrSeNL756Q325-kovLqxfEnVxrm249SmWO2KvlI_eS9iGM5EE7lz2x4YVV5O1Qo44GOTUDgZ7KxEDCyqdNFI0B0Co0A/w640-h360/Lead+Like+Ted+Lasso.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>I'm on the Ted Lasso bandwagon!! </i></b></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you heard of or been watching the series on AppleTV+ called
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/" target="_blank">Ted Lasso</a>? It's in it's second season, and my husband and I recently started
watching it. I think we binge-watched season 1 in a weekend, and now we're
caught up in season 2 and have to wait for the weekly episodes. (<i>What is it about binge-watching TV shows that we love so much?!</i>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">In case you haven't watched it, it's a show about an American football
coach (Ted Lasso) who goes to England to manage a professional football
(a.k.a., soccer) team, AFC Richmond. Ted Lasso has a TON of fans, and I
believe it's because we're looking for a little kindness and humor during
the times we're living in right now. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Coach Lasso is unassuming, hopeful, and
kind. I think if we could all be a little more like Ted Lasso, the world
would be a better place!</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>There are so many take-aways from the show, and <b><i>h</i></b></span><b><i>er</i></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>e are 5 leadership lessons we can learn from Coach Lasso:</i></b></span></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. <b>Show love to those who deserve it the least.</b> Ted Lasso was
hired by Rebecca Welton, the owner of the soccer team. Welton acquired the
team in the divorce from her husband, and she hired the inexperienced Lasso,
hoping that he would fail in order to get back at her ex-husband who loved
the team and had cheated on her. She wasn't kind to Lasso, and she did things to
set him up for failure. (I won't share the details in case you haven't seen
it yet!) He was non-stop optimistic, bringing her cookies each morning
along with a dose of positivity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">Most educators have heard the following quote by Russell Barkley, “The
children who need love the most will always ask for it in the most unloving
ways.” This can apply to adults in the building, too! </span>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">2. <b>"I appreciate you."</b> Practicing gratitude can help us make the shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Take it one step further, and be like Ted Lasso. He tells almost everyone that he appreciates them. This is a way to connect with others in a positive way and to let others know that they are valued. </span></p>
<center><iframe src="https://www.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/c4b731c9-4356-4cd3-b27c-a90d330c38e7/embed?autoplay=false" style="border: none; display: block; height: 420px; max-width: 595px; width: 100%;"> </iframe></center><center><br /></center><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. <b>Take care of the little things.</b> Ted Lasso asked his team what they didn't like about the locker room. Someone told him that the water pressure was no good. No one expected that anything would be done about it, but Ted took care of it and got it fixed. Talk to your team. Get their feedback. Ask them what they need. Then deliver.</span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. <b>People over programs.</b> Ted was an American football coach. He didn't know much about European football (soccer.) What he DID know about was kindness, putting others first, believing in himself and others. He knew about people. He got to know his players and the others that he worked with on a personal level, and these strong relationships is what made Ted successful. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;"><i>“I believe in hope. I believe in BELIEVE.” </i></span></h2><h3 style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">- Ted Lasso</span></i></h3><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. <b>Believe. </b>Ted Lasso is relentlessly hopeful. We all need someone to believe in us. Imposter syndrome is real, and as leaders, we need to show up and let others know that we believe in them. And hope. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>To my fellow Ted Lasso fans, what would you add?</b> (There's definitely more than 5 leadership lessons!) Or share your favorite Ted Lasso quote in the comments below! </span><p></p>
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When I answered yes, the wise person who was coaching me through my beliefs said, "Does that make them want to do it again?" I had to admit (to myself) that I used praise with my daughters because I knew it made them feel good and because I wanted them to do it again when asked. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecompellededucator.com" imageanchor="1" target="_blank"><img alt="Sisters" border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyviNRq6KDsncBEXXfdb9RxINB_aTCMiqlkaZWfWdltKxovQLFMFDZHOiLPLgKBtM0ZWTHxp8-Hu515_eCFYO3kVh5wxY6w8JQpXfRk-3cvErL8VsmmciIQ0ioGLAXl6bCISbxfP02uE/w640-h424/sisters.jpg" title="Sisters" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Open Sans";"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you click and buy, I may make a commission at no cost to you. </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That conversation helped me to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">realize that praising my students <b>for doing something I had asked them to do </b>made them want to do more of it.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I began to celebrate students for the small and big accomplishments. Little did I know that it would create a more positive, productive, and fun environment in our classroom.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I moved into a school leader position, I carried my beliefs with me and applied it to my relationships with staff members. It's not only students who want to work in an environment that’s positive, productive, and fun. Adults do, too! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><blockquote><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><i><blockquote>"Praise, like sunlight, helps all things to grow." - Croft M. Pentz</blockquote></i></b></h3></blockquote></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.gallup.com/home.aspx" target="_blank">Gallup</a> finds that praise, although it has great impact, is not used that often. From the <a href="https://www.gallup.com/workplace/329351/add-team-praise-employee-recognition-toolkit.aspx" target="_blank">Gallup site</a>, <i>"Only one in three workers in the U.S. and Germany strongly agree that they received recognition or praise in the past seven days for doing good work -- and those who disagree are twice as likely to say they'll quit in the next year. Praise is that powerful."</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3udL1X6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Its_the_manager_book" border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="748" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimi4KNEF7s5dKorTZ2rrf5d6ZkPEidaACd_WI9HZQNdNK-uCC6VHh0nrlyYlmWRvYUQZSJMOaYWlRQ1fI0lwObFs1-6BuYGRirbagY9M49Hh6UVgAmDSkQSxHXuhi6YdUXVFwPMMoY4g/w213-h320/its_the_manager_book.png" title="Its_the_manager_book" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3udL1X6" target="_blank">Add this book to your leadership toolkit</a></span></i></b></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's more information from Gallup on the power of praising teams:</span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">When teams are praised, they feel that their work is meaningful. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Teams who don't receive praise don't trust their colleagues. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Teams who receive praise make quality a top priority in their work.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Teams who receive praise "openly share information, knowledge, and ideas with one another." <i>(Isn't this a dream environment for schools, PLCs, and other teams within schools and districts?)</i></span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How much praise should be given compared to negative feedback? </span><a href="https://hbr.org/2013/03/the-ideal-praise-to-criticism" style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;" target="_blank">From Harvard Business Review: The Ideal Praise-to-Criticism Ratio </a></h3><blockquote><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>“The factor that made the greatest difference between the most and least successful teams was the ratio of positive comments to negative comments…</i></span></blockquote><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>The average ratio for the highest-performing teams was 5.6… The medium-performance teams averaged 1.9… But the average for the low-performing teams, at 0.36 to 1, was almost three negative comments for every positive one.”</i></span></blockquote></blockquote></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3i1oism" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="The Carrot Principle book" border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="328" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHkwbnJtpq7rXoZJAGE37J9h1RULpcFK7d3tJ4JhN6ffzq-DsjMwLpz3UoCbQwngy47qMu_RUiZ07VtRb019wApENBgIVhvxeTNUiqiHMIQ0bcwbaybK3Uc1Qu35n8HbOTzayE0iTi6k/w210-h320/The_carrot_principle_book.jpg" title="The Carrot Principle book" width="210" /></a></div><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3i1oism" target="_blank">Add this book to your leadership toolkit</a></span></i></b><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">From <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90677289/16-effective-ways-to-praise-your-team-for-their-great-work" target="_blank">Fast Company</a>, here are 5 ideas to regularly recognize and praise a team:</span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. Keep a running list of successes. (Provide time at faculty meetings or other department/PLC meetings to share out the "wins and wows.")</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. Share kudos on social media. (This emphasizes the importance of <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/p/how-to-tell-your-schools-story-on.html" target="_blank">Telling Your School's Story</a>!)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. Validate positive actions. (Don't let dissatisfaction be the only time an employee hears from you! The "no news is good news" saying doesn't apply here. Give good news, too!)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. Be specific. (Let someone know exactly what you liked about their work.)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. Be authentic and consistent. (Praise should not be given as a way to manipulate. Others can read through false praise, so be sure to keep it real!)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>From your experiences, what would you add about the impact of praise? I would love for you to leave your thoughts in the comments below! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Pin now, share later >></b></i></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflI93cE0x5nKuIOY4sSHhlsSCkcufa6W7HhJS1JAHYoxqEY6dW8RHJ2SLvlA3uWyj1DytGk2sxzyo3v0KMzREpNnXKn6XrOpGgESP4BzQ7HxTinmVA2Ip4redOlKX2y4En7L8_6WWUMc/s1500/The_Impact_of_Praise.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Impact of Praise" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflI93cE0x5nKuIOY4sSHhlsSCkcufa6W7HhJS1JAHYoxqEY6dW8RHJ2SLvlA3uWyj1DytGk2sxzyo3v0KMzREpNnXKn6XrOpGgESP4BzQ7HxTinmVA2Ip4redOlKX2y4En7L8_6WWUMc/w426-h640/The_Impact_of_Praise.png" title="The Impact of Praise" width="426" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-81303210715380650942021-09-15T14:52:00.004-05:002021-10-16T10:19:07.978-05:00Achieve Excellence with the Salt Shaker Theory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6l1voZ2QXRMs_2CSBux_dHpRteZboZMOdzST7iF1Qlt3QPfr7Hf4DiHxyMtztfx4rdmGy3AnmX-QCHhU7_ga-AwpsGxKKn6Kb9vtWwvEBi27JdLbOzDRGVMHM8229bxwaWAw9QiDK8P0/s1024/Acheive_Excellence.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6l1voZ2QXRMs_2CSBux_dHpRteZboZMOdzST7iF1Qlt3QPfr7Hf4DiHxyMtztfx4rdmGy3AnmX-QCHhU7_ga-AwpsGxKKn6Kb9vtWwvEBi27JdLbOzDRGVMHM8229bxwaWAw9QiDK8P0/w640-h320/Acheive_Excellence.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you heard about <a href="https://amzn.to/3lm0lww" target="_blank">Danny Meyer’s “Saltshaker Theory” of leadership</a>? The successful restauranteur describes his <i>leadership style as one of applying constant, gentle pressure to achieve excellence.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguW-IzdUZ9fFgd1fJLqzVQEhMXglZyqPVe0DcWGnXBZDz9Olt8POFA6-VLu-23HUa7rTdUfKGZzBp7gCIY3cItzTwjzC4rYdCLHg1WfQ7C9koJVNlDexza9TCJ7GeIEob9BW5UYuCqUZM/s1600/saltshaker.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="leadership theory" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguW-IzdUZ9fFgd1fJLqzVQEhMXglZyqPVe0DcWGnXBZDz9Olt8POFA6-VLu-23HUa7rTdUfKGZzBp7gCIY3cItzTwjzC4rYdCLHg1WfQ7C9koJVNlDexza9TCJ7GeIEob9BW5UYuCqUZM/w320-h320/saltshaker.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></div>
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the owner of Sparks, a steakhouse located in New York. Cetta came to visit
Meyer at his restaurant, and Meyer was bemoaning the fact that he wasn’t
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Instead of telling Meyer what to do, Cetta first showed him.
Cetta had Meyer to take everything off a dining table except for a saltshaker
in the middle of the table. Cetta asked him if that was exactly where Meyer
wanted it. Meyer checked it, and moved it about a quarter of an inch to the
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Immediately, Cetta moved the salt shaker several inches off
center, and asked Meyer to return it to the center of the table. Meyer moved
it, and Cetta explained the analogy. He said, “Your staff and your guests are
always moving your saltshaker off center. That's their job. It is the job of
life. It's the law of entropy!” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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relationships, then he would continue to get upset when someone moved the
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<span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Cetta said, “It’s not your job to get upset. You just need
to understand: That's what they do. Your job is just to move the shaker back
each time and let them know exactly what you stand for. Let them know what
excellence looks like. And if you're ever willing to let them decide where the
center is, then I want you to give them the keys to the store.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in my company, to teach everyone who works for us to distinguish center from
off center and always to set things right.”
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<li><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">When I coached and taught, I believed that I should not get mad at the players/students. I felt that I could be disappointed, but never <b>angry</b> with them. <b><i>It is important for school leaders to withhold judgment for staff and students, understanding that their "moving the salt shaker" comes with the territory. </i></b></span></li>
<li><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">I believe that students are looking for boundaries. They want consistency and enforcement of expectations. They don't want anger or judgment, just reinforcement. </span></li>
<li><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Staff members need and depend on consistent messages from leadership. It's a fine line between micromanaging and consistently enforcing expectations. (School leaders, I would love for you to leave a comment on how you manage it.)</span></li>
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Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-57484276147432419802021-06-07T18:47:00.002-05:002021-06-09T17:05:09.048-05:00Finding My Way With No Map or Compass<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLiiKdgeLVePWoXLMr2dXAFR-eINwdrgD5B77FKPvIJr-V8AnF8b2abdt97aJRSjAKLFN_Pe-DOT5iSGLFbJWbWaHkwjPzsvgbUsXKBHT0Wr1Rodu9aEhX0I1Zu_RhkzR0Kk74EPSSvQ/s1024/Finding_my_way.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Finding My Way" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLiiKdgeLVePWoXLMr2dXAFR-eINwdrgD5B77FKPvIJr-V8AnF8b2abdt97aJRSjAKLFN_Pe-DOT5iSGLFbJWbWaHkwjPzsvgbUsXKBHT0Wr1Rodu9aEhX0I1Zu_RhkzR0Kk74EPSSvQ/w640-h320/Finding_my_way.png" title="Finding My Way" width="640" /></a><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I didn't always know I wanted to be an educator. I went to college and started out majoring in Engineering. After midnight stays in the Engineering lab during volleyball season, all while not getting the computer language to output what I needed it to, I changed my major to Biology. I was going to go into cancer or AIDS research, hoping that my contributions would be able to help save lives. <i>(I didn't realize that my passion for helping others would manifest itself in my coaching and mentoring young people for almost 30 years!)</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVXJeeLf9hgnhOY_RmnTp5-4IbrRU51wTQcOA_ylVsSNDfhP7PU-02GAiLyA_Umw-8EI-L2R6Ce-iEHgNlVoykSSRhg4C7toq8EgRjQbTwBXxgOVziIWcj6xYZThnhBb1DhUPO7-OMXc/s807/BerrySoftball.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="807" height="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVXJeeLf9hgnhOY_RmnTp5-4IbrRU51wTQcOA_ylVsSNDfhP7PU-02GAiLyA_Umw-8EI-L2R6Ce-iEHgNlVoykSSRhg4C7toq8EgRjQbTwBXxgOVziIWcj6xYZThnhBb1DhUPO7-OMXc/w640-h475/BerrySoftball.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">1992 Berry High School Lady Buccaneers Softball</span></i></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the spring of 1989, I was asked to volunteer coach the softball team at my high school alma mater, Berry High School. It was then, in that opportunity, that I found my life's purpose. I transferred from the University of Alabama-Birmingham that summer to Samford University to play softball, and I began taking education classes. </span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I graduated from Samford University in December 1991, and I got a long-term sub position at Simmons Middle School, in the Hoover City Schools district. I was the assistant softball coach with Jim Brown at Berry High School. Little did I know that I would be coaching again with him again, 18 years later!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the fall of 1992, I started teaching and coaching at Pelham High School. I stayed there for 4 years, but in 1996 I left education to work with my husband. We opened a gym and were personal trainers and gym owners. It was during that time away from education that I learned that my calling was to be an educator. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 1998, I got a teaching and coaching position at Vestavia Hills High, a cross-town rival of my alma mater, Berry High School. (Berry High School had closed a few years before I started working at Vestavia due to the city building a new, large high school to replace Berry. It was called Hoover High School.) During my time at Vestavia, I learned an incredible amount about tradition, excellence, and leadership. After teaching there for 6 years, I entered my first role in administration as one of the assistant principals, and I stayed in that role for 3 years. My commitment to mentoring new and aspiring school leaders is because I still remember what it was like to go from being one of a hundred people in the building who all did the same thing (teach) to being one of 3 people in the building who were administrators. As the AP of Curriculum, I was the only one who did my job at the school, and this was before social media was in the picture. It was very challenging, but I'm grateful for the experiences that have shaped me as a leadership coach and school leader.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">From 2007-2009 I was at Hewitt-Trussville High as Principal. I met some incredible students and educators during that short time, but it was the transition God knew I needed to get me to Hoover High. (I went back to the classroom at Hoover High for two years, 2009-2011, and was assistant softball coach.) While in the classroom 2011, <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2013/10/the-moment-that-changed-my-life.html" target="_blank">I had an experience where I literally was the person to save a student's life</a>. God put me in the exact place He needed me to be. Since that day, there has never been a day that I've gone to work and questioned it. I know that even today, as I finish out my last days as a school administrator, I'm doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing. There are no countdowns, no wishing the days away. It's purpose-driven and faith-led. Only confidence. <i>Have you ever felt that way?</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Since the summer of 2011, I've had the privilege to serve as Assistant Principal for the awesome students and staff at Hoover. It's been a long run and a wonderful one, full of ups and downs, but always a lot of joy. 2011 was also the year <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2017/07/is-time-spent-on-social-media-worth.html" target="_blank">I began to connect with educators all over the world via twitter.</a> Finding other educators who were doing awesome work in their schools and learning from them while also getting to share our school's story is something that profoundly impacted me personally and professionally.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This summer I will be retiring from public education. I'm not sure yet what God has planned for me, whether it will be education-related or not... but I know that it will be for His purpose. I love this quote, <i>Man makes a plan and God laughs</i>. There are so many times that I've made plans then prayed about them. Now I pray, then I make plans. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">While my plans are to retire from the school administrator role, I've been having negative messages play in my mind about how I will now "fit" in the persona that I've created for myself through work, connections, imagery, and writing. <i>Am I still compelled? Will I be able to contribute? Am I enough? Will I find purpose?</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="color: #660000;"><b>|RELATED POST:</b> </span><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/06/be-your-own-champion.html" target="_blank"><b>Be Your Own Champion</b></a></i> </span></blockquote><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've slowed down my activity on social media and on this blog these last few months while I've been introspective and listening. I've been searching to find out what is the next destination and where the next trailhead will be. As time has passed (it's now been about 4 months since I first shared the words with our principal... <i>"I'm retiring in July."</i>), I've come full circle in my thinking and actions. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">What has bubbled up and through the negative thoughts is the mantra that I've shared with my husband and daughters repeatedly over the years: <i>It's not about the destination, it's about the journey. </i>I fully embrace those words, and I'm excited about the next steps of this journey. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">THANK YOU to all the readers of this blog. You've inspired me over and over with your comments, your messages, and your insights. I apologize for the silence over the last few months, but I'm back and I've got some great things to share from podcasts & books I've devoured recently, and just some plain crazy ideas I want to share with you. Feel free to share a comment below, or connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCompelledEducator" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Hogan" target="_blank">Twitter. </a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgceOc2u4_WDW2oa4RN9xxxtf6Vwkqyet5ApcDVo5Z3RzgyDu2uyb92jrfz_kQHXLwrvByOSrPMyqZQTdb7XhQb59jasgwH7yDOlJtIe9a6q9IEsmU3CIfhOxtNqHwAK6YYgRfsORIFgMs/s560/Jennifer+Hogan+email+card.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgceOc2u4_WDW2oa4RN9xxxtf6Vwkqyet5ApcDVo5Z3RzgyDu2uyb92jrfz_kQHXLwrvByOSrPMyqZQTdb7XhQb59jasgwH7yDOlJtIe9a6q9IEsmU3CIfhOxtNqHwAK6YYgRfsORIFgMs/s16000/Jennifer+Hogan+email+card.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-60004875717935873982021-01-01T06:00:00.003-06:002021-01-01T08:49:20.059-06:00My Three Words for 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBUuClzVar7F22IWMtrfEVhMn83oQ4mBiIg6y9fIfN40uiNbRYaYejMVt1CXUH-dd9x3hsbp2rf3B_tllhHhYNdc7Xihmi6ADIsmE_XDAoOY7AyMzy585bwpGdHwQEm-sDaHXqCR_w6I/s1600/My+3+Words+for+2021.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaBUuClzVar7F22IWMtrfEVhMn83oQ4mBiIg6y9fIfN40uiNbRYaYejMVt1CXUH-dd9x3hsbp2rf3B_tllhHhYNdc7Xihmi6ADIsmE_XDAoOY7AyMzy585bwpGdHwQEm-sDaHXqCR_w6I/w640-h360/My+3+Words+for+2021.png" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Who would have thought that back when the clock rolled over to the year 2020 that we would be ending the year like we have! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As we wind up this crazy year, one practice keeps me grounded and hopeful going forward is the practice of reflecting on the year and choosing three words to guide me throughout the next year. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;">This is a practice I learned from</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #666666;"> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbrogan" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Chris Brogan</a>, and one that has proven to be beneficial to me both personally and professionally.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Since 2014, I select three words at the beginning of the year that will set my intentions, drive my actions, and align my purpose throughout the year. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Choosing three words is something </span><a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbrogan" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Chris Brogan</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> has been doing since 2006. He sums it this way: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>“The three words are a shorthand representation of your bigger story. It’s kind of like how an icon isn’t the software program. It’s just a way for you to mentally access all the work you’re doing.”</i></b></span></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Before I choose </span><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23my3words&src=typed_query&f=live" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">#my3words</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> for the new year, I spend some time reflecting on the past year. (Thankfully, the weather has been pretty nice in Alabama so I have been able to do my reflecting during my outdoor runs - my best thinking time.) </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Here's <a href="https://chrisbrogan.com/3words2019/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">what Chris writes</a> about choosing your three words:</b></span><br style="background-color: white;" /></span></p><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Choose any three words you feel will guide you forward. I can tell you a few things about this:</i><br /></span><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">Don’t make it a phrase. “Publish the book” is a terrible choice. “The” is wasted.</span></i></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">Try to make the words actionable. “Expand” is better than “bigger.”</span></i></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">The more utilitarian the word can be, the better. These words have to be your compass.</span></i></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stick with the 3 words all year. Every time I’ve changed one a month or two later, the year mucks up. I can’t explain it. But I can report it.</span></i></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">Years where I’ve tried “fancy” words with layers of meaning, I lost the thread. Use plain words, maybe.</span></i></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">BUT the words don’t have to mean anything to anyone but you. Don’t worry about explaining them.</span></i></li></ul></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgKpGtw83872CELLG_ir-7gYFSN6cxBUeuSngtUAvWs6dFugRXP8D1k3uJDyqpMUE5xzjj4PyH2N9nrLabTbhL9JNpn8vga9hzkGra49HxbcIMfNMCfz12dRlkSnaq4H-mPIa0XGSpVs/s600/Invest1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgKpGtw83872CELLG_ir-7gYFSN6cxBUeuSngtUAvWs6dFugRXP8D1k3uJDyqpMUE5xzjj4PyH2N9nrLabTbhL9JNpn8vga9hzkGra49HxbcIMfNMCfz12dRlkSnaq4H-mPIa0XGSpVs/w640-h214/Invest1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2020, one of my words was BUDGET. I started in January and learned, studied, and calculated. I'm proud to say that I've learned a great deal and put it into action throughout the entire year. There are so many great people that are in the debt-free community that I've discovered this year. I'm thrilled to go into new year armed with knowledge and consistent habits that will lead our family forward in a positive way.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>INVEST</b>, in its most obvious form, is an extension of the learning I experienced in 2020. Now that I've learned to budget, I want to learn about investing and growing the money that I've learned to budget. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Other ways I want to invest in the new year:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">I want to invest in old and new relationships. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">I want to invest more time for experiences and travel for our family</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">I want to invest in myself - from exercise to personal growth and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">learning new skills </span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9d0rhRdkyN-GuvSmVd-JW37PZptDtuMrQ1urdNqrNvuTcyooVShHjQx-HuwdtbYM3gXZaiv-QbA_FPHVenNaWHbXgrHIvYMC08JqyIRMGmr7PMEftmM405A-B_NMH5J14QmVXgMIzs9c/s600/Stretch1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9d0rhRdkyN-GuvSmVd-JW37PZptDtuMrQ1urdNqrNvuTcyooVShHjQx-HuwdtbYM3gXZaiv-QbA_FPHVenNaWHbXgrHIvYMC08JqyIRMGmr7PMEftmM405A-B_NMH5J14QmVXgMIzs9c/w640-h214/Stretch1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>STRETCH</b> is another word with several meanings for me in 2021. Hubs and I plan to start doing yoga together at home in the evenings, which will be entertaining as well as physically helpful. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>STRETCH</b> also applies to my work life. After 15 years in school leadership, I still want to keep learning and adding to my "leadership toolbox." It means having to get outside my comfort zone and continue to try new things. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">There's one other area that will require a stretch, and it has to do with what I've learned about budgeting in 2020. What I've discovered from the frugal, budget, and debt-free communities is that <i>I was not the only one who didn't know how to budget</i>! I turned 52 in 2020, and I felt that everyone else must already know all the things about budgeting. <b>Turns out I was way wrong.</b> Now, I want to give back. I'm a teacher at heart, and I want to teach others what I've learned. I'm stretching myself in 2021 in a new project where I can do just that. (Be on the lookout for it!)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDyPkJkV_EtIjB8V4mPMfCDRATLiShKcyNQkVXYXiVAuHzGOfIR3IERBgxsjH85DTE5jlstEv8L5hpbFG2wjtNR-z8pXFa4KWRkr35wE3oav7RL3t-dotSsznKbJIGnxl2Gazn7-JAuc/s600/Discipline1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDyPkJkV_EtIjB8V4mPMfCDRATLiShKcyNQkVXYXiVAuHzGOfIR3IERBgxsjH85DTE5jlstEv8L5hpbFG2wjtNR-z8pXFa4KWRkr35wE3oav7RL3t-dotSsznKbJIGnxl2Gazn7-JAuc/w640-h214/Discipline1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>DISCIPLINE</b> was one of my words when I began this journey in 2014. There were so many signs pointing to getting back to having this word as a daily reminder in 2021. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">During 2020, I had participated for 50 days in the #75hard challenge until I had minor surgery that sidelined me. I ran 4-6 days per week in the summer, usually averaging about 20 miles per week. I decluttered many rooms in my house and completed several DIY projects. I saved a lot of money and paid off several credit cards during 2020. Whew! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm not looking for accomplishments, I'm looking for consistency. I'm looking for the action that causes you to "do it even when you don't feel like doing it." While I got a lot done in 2020, there were still times that I wasted time. Times when I procrastinated. Times when I "should have." I plan to change all of that in 2021. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jocko Willink fires me up! I love his message, and I hope that I will be able to confidently say at the end of the year that I. am. disciplined.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><i>I hope these words have inspired you to create and share your own words for 2021. If so, please share them in the comments or on <a href="https://twitter.com/Jennifer_Hogan" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>or<span style="color: #666666;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCompelledEducator" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. </i></b></span></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif">Past #My3Words Choices<br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2014/01/my-3-words-for-2014.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2014 - Discipline. Intentional. Balance.<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/01/beyond-new-years-resolution-my-3-words.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2015 - Rhythm. Bravery. Fitness.<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/12/my-3-words-for-2016.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2016 - Focus. Purpose. Do.<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2017/01/my-3-words-for-2017.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2017 - Pivot. Go. Grow.<br /></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/01/my-3-words-for-2018.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2018 - Lift. Create. Relentless</a><span style="color: #2288bb;">.</span> <br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/01/my-3-words-for-2019.html" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2019 - Practice. Execute. Be.<br /></a></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #2288bb;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2019/12/the-compelled-educator-my-3-words-for.html" target="_blank">2020 - Consistent. Empower. Budget.</a></span></b></span></span></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Open Sans"; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span face="verdana, sans-serif"></span></h3>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-80403255218488075252020-12-30T15:00:00.002-06:002020-12-30T16:16:20.567-06:00Rethinking Assessments during COVID-19 and Beyond<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDDLVIljkv-KjVZ3SK13MDT8t3QbAyapII0Mrn9wXhksCX2ggeIk5q42gPeEcWPWzrZgbsydLEkqf47vE6ZfB6kbD6Ix-GxqeNKpcIahg7qUnPbFaqZjqVWDs5We0dsEYPpTxORSxsCk/s1600/Rethinking-Assessments-1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDDLVIljkv-KjVZ3SK13MDT8t3QbAyapII0Mrn9wXhksCX2ggeIk5q42gPeEcWPWzrZgbsydLEkqf47vE6ZfB6kbD6Ix-GxqeNKpcIahg7qUnPbFaqZjqVWDs5We0dsEYPpTxORSxsCk/w640-h360/Rethinking-Assessments-1.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The pandemic has caused us to make many changes in our everyday life, causing businesses to re-think their business strategies to remain relevant and open during these challenging times. It’s no different for education. For centuries, “school” has remained consistent and almost unchanged overall. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">With people all over the world making and implementing new plans and new ways of doing things, we wanted to focus on the topic of assessment for this blog post. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCRXCwcjc2BDW4sCDa01g6SWCater7rGlXbcp1-TBNVWzrFsSpGHhebAh3PMakHLfrQHk9tJVOFP2r5m3XmMRwwmBz5ErM56_7pYwr-oK71zgdoJJ1X_e9s3pG2Ouf4-mpKStSz5toNuQ/s640/Rethink-education.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCRXCwcjc2BDW4sCDa01g6SWCater7rGlXbcp1-TBNVWzrFsSpGHhebAh3PMakHLfrQHk9tJVOFP2r5m3XmMRwwmBz5ErM56_7pYwr-oK71zgdoJJ1X_e9s3pG2Ouf4-mpKStSz5toNuQ/w640-h426/Rethink-education.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are some hard questions that have been raised by educators about assessment:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Is formative and summative assessment necessary during the pandemic?</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do tests need to be proctored and/or timed?</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can it really be considered an assessment if students are allowed to use notes and resources to craft their answers?</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Is it possible to move beyond assessing what students know to what students can do with their knowledge (apply, create, iterate, solve)?</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Are we measuring what we value?</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">How can we use technology to assist in the creation of authentic and interactive assessments?</span></li></ul><p></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://twitter.com/CmonMattTHINK" target="_blank">Matt Enlow</a>’s tweet on December 2 started <a href="https://twitter.com/CmonMattTHINK/status/1334172386581688323" target="_blank">a thread</a> that gave insight into changes that teachers were making and although there is no one size fits all assessment solution, there are ways in which we can grow and assess better.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSA-4KAtYiJNnsKxV7P15CpwRaht8fxhQerfUguYxMrRkb5kYAyb9FmyWpC0N81ze_qJajfmJhJnNJwzG4QNhWz4XfeowD0gekfxPfRbpDbBF6TT6Y1Bf1hjDGofFonlNKsM22KX0Yfo/s960/Matt-Enlow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSA-4KAtYiJNnsKxV7P15CpwRaht8fxhQerfUguYxMrRkb5kYAyb9FmyWpC0N81ze_qJajfmJhJnNJwzG4QNhWz4XfeowD0gekfxPfRbpDbBF6TT6Y1Bf1hjDGofFonlNKsM22KX0Yfo/w640-h360/Matt-Enlow.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div>Below are five ways we found that assessments and final exams might be given and adapted during COVID-19 and beyond. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. Student Choice</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Design tasks that allow students to spiral back through the most important standards you have covered during the semester. Let students earn points for the challenges that they take on. Here's a <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k9vbExgdctfdu0wrr95_PHQQDtcbfSyZnQngTHMVRNo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">challenge board</a> that teachers can customize. Another way to approach this type of assessment is to list the standard and then it’s the student’s job to submit evidence that they understand or have mastered it. The length of time across the bottom of the board could be adjusted to grading periods or to the complexity of the challenge. An example of a product that might be submitted was created by high school student, Shirley Zhu, “<a href="https://youtu.be/bE-1JN4zm5A" target="_blank">Combinatorics: Sticks and Stones</a>” </div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2. Evidence of Mastery using Flipgrid </b></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://mophysicsmoproblems.blogspot.com/2020/10/evidence-of-mastery-presentation-in.html" target="_blank">Example from Mike Mohammad</a></div><div> </div><div>Create a Slide Deck and have each slide with a standard or learning target that students can submit a flipgrid response to. Check out the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fjFhW7I0189tjgBvTajmiy39yMPKBCFp/view" target="_blank">Bingo Card</a> he created for students and the <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSNagJk1wJAr0L4lL1AVhZhKuC_h3zlLDYxXkL2DmQeFpfykCgVxAGWjmEIugemaXLSIOgy_1kw7pRC/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g8367f31c30_0_15" target="_blank">Slide Deck with Instructions</a>. Students are presenting evidence and it’s in short snippets. If they are recording something in Flipgrid, it’s specific and not drawn out. They hit their target and move on to show evidence on the next standard in another Flipgrid submission. Everything is linked in a slide deck which makes it organized and easy for the teacher to assess. </div><div> **<i>Pro Tip: To make assessing the Flipgrid responses quick and efficient, organize students as individual topics in flipgrid. <a href="https://twitter.com/gregkulowiec" target="_blank">Greg Kulowiec</a> explains this hack <a href="https://medium.com/@gkulowiec/2-ways-to-hack-flipgrid-for-the-classroom-6cb3cc7ca2d4" target="_blank">here</a>. </i></div></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>3. Final Exams or Epic Finales </b>by Anthony Crider</div><div> </div><div>Could exam week become the best week of the year? Anthony Crider took the traditional exam and flipped it upside down to create a culminating experience at the end of the semester. After seeing a colleague tackle a final by asking one really good question, he set out to do the same thing. </div><div><blockquote>“It took me longer to come up with that one good question than it did to pick 100 questions for my introductory astronomy class. I also trimmed the question down to be as short as possible, requiring students to “unpack” it even before answering it. As one student wrote to me afterward, “I think I spent as much time figuring out what the question was asking as I did answering the question.” </blockquote></div><div><blockquote>“The unspoken truth of education is that we don’t want students just to learn the material; we want them to want to learn the material. The final exam closes the book on a semester of learning. An epic finale primes the students to discuss the topic for weeks (or years) to come and to leave the classroom amid a bit more awesomeness than when they arrived.”</blockquote></div><div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>4. A Google-Proof Assessment</b></div><div><b> </b> </div><div>Developing an assessment that allows students to use their notes and the resources that are available to them on a daily basis. It is a question that can not be directly answered via Google because it requires analysis, interpretation, and application. The web will be a very helpful resource for students in collecting information related to these questions, but search engines will not lead to easy answers. Use <a href="https://www.niallmcnulty.com/2017/11/blooms-digital-taxonomy/" target="_blank">Blooms Digital Taxonomy</a>, adapted by Andrew Churches, to help craft questions that cause the learner to create, evaluate and analyze. Creating these questions will take time and practice. Get with your team and divide the learning targets that you’ll be accessing and use <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14wkohPqJqBfNW6v62JyLkMl3Uc_9lFLi193lgTjzR-s/edit#gid=0" target="_blank">this template</a> to help develop your questions. </div><div><br /></div></div><div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>5. ePortfolio - Collecting Evidence of Learning </b> </div><div><br /></div><div>A portfolio allows the assessment to shift and have the learner own the assessment process. <a href="https://twitter.com/spencerideas" target="_blank">John Spencer</a> has a <a href="https://spencerauthor.com/student-portfolio-projects/" target="_blank">great collection of resources</a> to help establish a portfolio process to collect evidence of learning and has included steps to take while curating a portfolio during distance learning. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl_WYab9xvHaDKH4_A7-g-Qeojh2Q3opj5xm3kpvla7BhUI_R0CJKMA_5sgFisen37Rd5Dl-NXRWaLkDyQkgBmW8BY5w5x24Fm201YZ8jgZx4q6uaNax3Nwb4Ylqdf3LVVFYOToX2z9E/s960/CuriousEducator.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl_WYab9xvHaDKH4_A7-g-Qeojh2Q3opj5xm3kpvla7BhUI_R0CJKMA_5sgFisen37Rd5Dl-NXRWaLkDyQkgBmW8BY5w5x24Fm201YZ8jgZx4q6uaNax3Nwb4Ylqdf3LVVFYOToX2z9E/w640-h360/CuriousEducator.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><div>What sets people apart from others in the 21st century is knowing what to do with the information that is available to them, not simply having the information. Developing the skills of curation, evaluation, synthesis, and application should be goals within any assessment. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>How might the next assessment you develop look different? How would you lead teachers to re-think and change their assessments?</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIFrZo2ui75mvAxzRrNIydopCLoID-ygFJ-uNdSkQiPrPfcOmJb-auA3OFb8H778EChGf_ulKIUNScHR35RzQR-Ra7m2Ha6RVMFjjz2ZIx5WpuvBobHSapjR6xEVfO5RJX67KeZwSIvs/s1600/Rethinking-Assessments-2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIFrZo2ui75mvAxzRrNIydopCLoID-ygFJ-uNdSkQiPrPfcOmJb-auA3OFb8H778EChGf_ulKIUNScHR35RzQR-Ra7m2Ha6RVMFjjz2ZIx5WpuvBobHSapjR6xEVfO5RJX67KeZwSIvs/w640-h360/Rethinking-Assessments-2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0AozT8d5aNSU8tIWmqMsjQ_FUwac-6-03spl_zHrpWVZ7RR3Um5vRHb93ryAvxXgmOU0ELwfnLCB9Csfgpyiq36v3SbJ9EkJ6_bolpak9pBbM6q0xS6TEifYOKBLtJ92PZi0ZdkWjbKE/s560/Jennifer+Hogan+email+card.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0AozT8d5aNSU8tIWmqMsjQ_FUwac-6-03spl_zHrpWVZ7RR3Um5vRHb93ryAvxXgmOU0ELwfnLCB9Csfgpyiq36v3SbJ9EkJ6_bolpak9pBbM6q0xS6TEifYOKBLtJ92PZi0ZdkWjbKE/s16000/Jennifer+Hogan+email+card.png" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-style: italic;"><br /></div></div></div></span></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-12856967980922456672020-12-28T13:04:00.004-06:002020-12-30T08:57:25.819-06:00Be your own champion!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">What I've come to realize through many years in education with many different experiences is that <b>the ability to champion someone else starts with being our own champion. </b></span></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LmGhJWI-wMuhY8uCi-IbXXbGLIu5JGxCbOFaffqCEh2y8LpNywOGRHMqIsh7As2zmykxOaiIO_fXESfQu-wX6j6E7BmZ_Hd_vWuXR_Z3zD8LWC9kJ84u1ppUNaYUJlzWNhgClNnNXkg/s1600/Beware+of+the+Knowing-Doing+Gap.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LmGhJWI-wMuhY8uCi-IbXXbGLIu5JGxCbOFaffqCEh2y8LpNywOGRHMqIsh7As2zmykxOaiIO_fXESfQu-wX6j6E7BmZ_Hd_vWuXR_Z3zD8LWC9kJ84u1ppUNaYUJlzWNhgClNnNXkg/w640-h360/Beware+of+the+Knowing-Doing+Gap.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span>
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">This is where the theory and the practice get muddled. In theory, we can say, <i>"I can be my own champion."</i> But in practice... it's a rollercoaster.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The knowing-doing gap is easily understood in a food / healthy eating analogy. We know the foods that are "good" for us (nutritious) and the ones that we should avoid based on our health and fitness goals. When we KNOW what we should eat and we choose to eat something that does not align with our goals, there's a gap there. A knowing-doing gap. (This gap can be found in most areas of our lives, <i>sometimes wider, sometimes smaller</i>... but this analogy seems to resonate with many, many people, whether they have a knowing-doing gap in this area or not.)<br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><b style="font-family: verdana;">Have you noticed that when you get ready to be a champion and begin to work at being a champion, you are faced with cynics, dreamstealers, and complacency?</b><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Have you ever had someone to say to you, </span><br />
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><i>"Are you sure that you're the right person for that?"</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i>
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Or what about... </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><i>"I don't think that's going to work."</i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i>
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I once had a teacher say to me: <i>"I never trust a female in an authority position." </i></div></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">In the case of Rita Pierson's quote, <b>"Every child deserves a champion..."</b> maybe you've heard people say, </span></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><i>"It IS what it IS with THOSE kids." </i></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">or </span><i style="font-family: verdana;">"If he doesn't care, why should I care?"</i></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://ctt.ac/GN2f7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1000" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUH0iuTd49Q176d-7va4LjGcQMcRNlO_0FXOF1IEmtIxJnlZA9iEXbUgbmzgAYVCUt3z8HK0y6BnLF82LLXlQAC8_uAMTKsIOAIXv5beuqLo6TjQOEfQ09YH2D5ptBLVFMhZKbq4xYA8/w640-h192/champion-yourself.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">This past year, 2020, has shown us all kinds of difficulties and challenges. It has caused us to pivot in ways we didn't know we could, and it forced us to create a new dialogue and perspective about education, how we lead, and what we value. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">As we approach the close of the calendar year, we begin to think about what the rest of the school year will look like and how we will be different in 2021. I challenge all of you to join me in this journey. Let's be our own champions so that we can champion others. We are going to face negative people and those who think it can't be done. Let's change the narrative. Let's not wait on someone else to do that; let's take the lead on having hope, doing the work, and forging ahead. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Over the holidays, my husband and I broke out the <a href="https://amzn.to/3hpq9pt" target="_blank">Table Topics conversation starters</a> while we waited on friends to arrive, and the question on the card read (and I paraphrase), "If you could be witness to any sporting event, what would it be?" </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">The event I chose was when Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile record in 1956. Until Bannister did it, no one believed that the mile could be run in less than 4 minutes. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">What a legacy that has been left by Roger Bannister and Rita Pierson! It has me asking the question of myself, <i><b>What legacy will you leave?</b></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Teach like a champion. Walk like a champion. Talk like a champion. Lead like a champion. Work like a champion. Love like a champion.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b><i>Bring it on, 2021! </i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">
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</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><a href="https://youtu.be/SFnMTHhKdkw" target="_blank">Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson</a></i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pin for later >></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95_T3_Blw4ufdfqp2nIQ8M-VeGGXtu278zTJHsiO1MnloHesHTBennOFUp8J0BbCFmynoRR_n_2VRsQThCWLNqjqfPUsmXxKA5SUVAC6C6V9Xc7xoR1v6Qc5Xtui-yiYz2hYzRECYhK4/s1500/CHAMPION.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Be-your-own-champion" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95_T3_Blw4ufdfqp2nIQ8M-VeGGXtu278zTJHsiO1MnloHesHTBennOFUp8J0BbCFmynoRR_n_2VRsQThCWLNqjqfPUsmXxKA5SUVAC6C6V9Xc7xoR1v6Qc5Xtui-yiYz2hYzRECYhK4/w427-h640/CHAMPION.png" title="Be-your-own-champion" width="427" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pin for later >></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPO2wK2xeAHNzq1bVEZx2Yw6V0i17WNnsoD_rAtiaUbQEEl7nv2UIw_Fv_tfBB4VuXYY0j0UtdGrvuwf99q_fDTwfTQn71Jeng2XktFR2zlN1l0Qk1Zfzxx03ARiRr8Q5rmE5Q0aYIS7c/s1500/Be-your-own-champion.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPO2wK2xeAHNzq1bVEZx2Yw6V0i17WNnsoD_rAtiaUbQEEl7nv2UIw_Fv_tfBB4VuXYY0j0UtdGrvuwf99q_fDTwfTQn71Jeng2XktFR2zlN1l0Qk1Zfzxx03ARiRr8Q5rmE5Q0aYIS7c/w426-h640/Be-your-own-champion.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0AozT8d5aNSU8tIWmqMsjQ_FUwac-6-03spl_zHrpWVZ7RR3Um5vRHb93ryAvxXgmOU0ELwfnLCB9Csfgpyiq36v3SbJ9EkJ6_bolpak9pBbM6q0xS6TEifYOKBLtJ92PZi0ZdkWjbKE/s560/Jennifer+Hogan+email+card.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0AozT8d5aNSU8tIWmqMsjQ_FUwac-6-03spl_zHrpWVZ7RR3Um5vRHb93ryAvxXgmOU0ELwfnLCB9Csfgpyiq36v3SbJ9EkJ6_bolpak9pBbM6q0xS6TEifYOKBLtJ92PZi0ZdkWjbKE/s16000/Jennifer+Hogan+email+card.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: xx-small;">*This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: xx-small;">Thanks for supporting TheCompelledEducator.com</span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div></div>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-39916161352162661242020-11-17T17:21:00.004-06:002021-09-15T15:28:02.070-05:00One Simple Habit to Improve Mood and Productivity<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSx8W3UG43IbTFOevygVTKwMpDEH66dt4jeX5nS75IiYfVKte3pqqA6M5RC69xua76vVtrWwrEu-vUvNkBz_BPjHW-lhm3f0lJJ39YaBLiattT-QXnM69p7i-kYC-EdieLIMPcAVFV9M/s1600/choosetobegrateful.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSx8W3UG43IbTFOevygVTKwMpDEH66dt4jeX5nS75IiYfVKte3pqqA6M5RC69xua76vVtrWwrEu-vUvNkBz_BPjHW-lhm3f0lJJ39YaBLiattT-QXnM69p7i-kYC-EdieLIMPcAVFV9M/w640-h360/choosetobegrateful.png" width="640" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: xx-small;">This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you click and buy, I may make a commission at no cost to you.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><b>Are you finding it hard to be positive these days? </b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With COVID cases being reported and impending shutdowns on the horizon again, it can be difficult to sustain positive thoughts and actions. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With Thanksgiving approaching and it being our season of intentional gratitude, today I'm sharing a simple habit I learned about from Jon Gordon. Jon is a continual light in the world, spreading messages of inspiration and encouragement. He is a terrific writer, too, and has written many excellent books.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/11/compelled-week-12-gratitude.html" target="_blank">I first wrote about this habit back in 2018</a>, when I shared a 15-week series on characteristics of compelled educators. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://feedthepositivedog.com/" target="_blank">Jon Gordon wrote about this habit</a> in his book, The Positive Dog. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3lDfrgk" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="The-Positive-Dog-by-Jon-Gordon" border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="357" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieiq51wLI_AJdJvzCOrPDDZ4bpaDQKqY_AyXHd-Y9zl-IgzCxnai1bjM2cH5UyZqsEJSS6at6rUSd9X9ZOI3PrpKSpnrU5BXh-WYtzr5pcyAIKcW3A5WVrqEb19EtwjB-7W-NkrLEWIxo/w286-h400/Positive-Dog-by-Jon-Gordon.jpg" title="The Positive Dog by Jon Gordon" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Click <a href="https://amzn.to/3lDfrgk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> or the image above to </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">order your copy or to give as a gift</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I find myself needing to be very intentional about guarding my thoughts and self-talk while the stress of the pandemic looms about and fills every crevice of daily living. An intentional action can produce powerful results, especially when the action is consistent and purposeful. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXWKieG9JvnvsHSpzUsFBisTNOtxkzsy93mEMd7mdOGrC5srdc5iLPz-81xvky6kzqyOTVmbfNyxzrOxsf69Ppbic4WpWrjMeOJbqOutD-5wtuBiLIn03y45GQXVH1UM0vRRBDb8Q2Trk/s1600/thoreauquote.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXWKieG9JvnvsHSpzUsFBisTNOtxkzsy93mEMd7mdOGrC5srdc5iLPz-81xvky6kzqyOTVmbfNyxzrOxsf69Ppbic4WpWrjMeOJbqOutD-5wtuBiLIn03y45GQXVH1UM0vRRBDb8Q2Trk/w640-h360/thoreauquote.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jon Gordon recommends taking a <b>Daily Thank You Walk</b>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><blockquote><b>He says, <i>"Take a simple 10-30 minute walk each day and say out loud what you are thankful for. This will set you up for a positive day."</i></b></blockquote><i></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>I want to challenge all of you to take a Daily Thank You Walk for at least 10 minutes for 10 days straight! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It doesn't have to be anywhere perfect, and the weather doesn't have to be perfect. It can be indoors or outdoors, it can be around your yard, it can be down the street and back, it can be in your building where you work... before work, during your lunch break, during work, or after work. No place is off limits!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can be alone or with a friend. Maybe there's someone else who would take the challenge with you and you can each share <i>out loud</i> what your grateful for. You can hold each other accountable, so when the negative self-talk creeps in and tries to talk you out of your daily thank you walk, you will be armed and ready to defeat it!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>We can't be grateful and stressed at the same time, and when we combine gratitude and physical movement, you flood your body and your brain with positive energy. Let's get moving!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Related Gratitude Posts</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/11/change-is-one-of-our-greatest-teachers.html" target="_blank">Change is one of our Greatest Teachers</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2013/11/a-thankful-heart-at-work.html" target="_blank">A Thankful Heart at School</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2016/11/gratitude-conversation-starters-free.html" target="_blank">Gratitude Conversation Starters {Free Printable}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Do you want more of Jon's books, or do you know of someone that this would be the perfect gift for? See the incredible limited edition box set below!</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3f6ejiO" rel="nofollow" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="330" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02j1Z9nKIGNvTwcB_1HptPX6oJE53Qgl95e-r7KCb1k2f7ia-p_pP1uA0cKbhRWcYXOI-McQhxiW9lop0JdHIYYrPlm3PKKa-0vopnXPlZQ7z3bAc_qECEKN5fUmAhMMUEQXcUyUQUc8/s320/jongordonboxset.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">-The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">-The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">-The Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">-The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">-The Positive Dog: A Story About the Power of Positivity</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">-The Carpenter: A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All</span></i></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pin now, share later >></span></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_CC82C-GLaqE6T8VJ_sCo4tkoDJcX8qDwrxYpy1nPBMw80j_CrqIYFKsxdom0KFhlafrzHuUeOqw3arFivrclRsh6iNkzDOR7ewUwOgZvF0Fk5rjhm02I1r0EnwxhFuHUHLbMe4D_Ig/s1500/1-simple-habit.png" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_CC82C-GLaqE6T8VJ_sCo4tkoDJcX8qDwrxYpy1nPBMw80j_CrqIYFKsxdom0KFhlafrzHuUeOqw3arFivrclRsh6iNkzDOR7ewUwOgZvF0Fk5rjhm02I1r0EnwxhFuHUHLbMe4D_Ig/w427-h640/1-simple-habit.png" width="427" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></p>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-89927645852336147312020-10-22T09:00:00.001-05:002020-10-22T09:00:10.563-05:00How a Facebook timeline can help you reach your goals<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLL0B5WT1GKZsOgDd4iXpIhxZ9XNw0I0g7Th2Y7Ei85j9b868iuDyK7tMDrY6RYxG6pnBjeHZagUxZBvTWb7RTj4X1DY_RlvwYdOwMEcN9hToDvmFi8HXzuQhMsd0wTGf5jPD5sNSm5kU/s1600/Quote-about-growth.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLL0B5WT1GKZsOgDd4iXpIhxZ9XNw0I0g7Th2Y7Ei85j9b868iuDyK7tMDrY6RYxG6pnBjeHZagUxZBvTWb7RTj4X1DY_RlvwYdOwMEcN9hToDvmFi8HXzuQhMsd0wTGf5jPD5sNSm5kU/w640-h360/Quote-about-growth.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">For the past few days, I've been holding individual meetings with our new teachers at our school. We've hired some phenomenal teachers this year, and while I've visited their classrooms and had a few conversations here and there with them, I still was left wanting and needing to know them better personally and professionally.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due to COVID, our New Teacher Orientation over the summer was much different than in the past, and our physical meetings and get-togethers have been limited this school year. We've been having virtual "chats" and learning in the Google Classroom for New Teachers, but as you can guess, it's just not the same as getting to look in each other's eyes, read body language, and feel the energy from each other when you're learning together.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I emailed all of the new teachers to let them know that I wanted to meet with them and I shared a link to my appointment calendar <i>(I just learned how to create apointment slots in my Google calendar to share with others. Very neat trick!)</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's what I included in my email:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>I would like to schedule short, individual meetings with all of you beginning this Friday. These are 15-minute meetings, and I'd like to talk about</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <i> - What motivates YOU</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i> - How can I support you in what you're doing</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i> - What do we (HHS) need to do better </i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i> - What's 1 thing you're grateful for right now</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was a conversation with one of our new teachers that led to writing and sharing this blog post. When I asked him, "What drives your engine? What motivates you?" He said that he loves learning and always wants to keep getting better and growing. I followed up by asking him if he had always been that way, even from a young age. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>What he said next was very cool. </i></b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">He said that a few years ago he was looking through his Facebook timeline, and he noticed that he seemed to be in the same place in life, doing the "same old thing," and he realized that he needed to make some changes and be intentional about what he was learning and doing to ensure that he was continuing to grow and evolve. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">...he was looking through his Facebook timeline, and he noticed that he seemed to be in the same place in life, doing the "same old thing,"</span></i></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I thought that what he shared was so inspiring! If you've been following this blog for a while, you know that I'm a planner and goal-setter, and the idea of using my social media timeline as a tool for goal setting really resonates with me. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We're in the last quarter of 2020, and this is the time for us to be personally preparing for a new year of personal and professional growth. This weekend, I plan to review my timelines and take some notes on where I've been and where I would like to go. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are the <i>nitty-gritty</i> questions that are a part of my goal-setting framework:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -Where have I been?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -Where am I now?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -Where do I want to go?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -What do I need to <b>do</b> to get there?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">What do I need to <b>learn</b> to get there?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -What <a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/04/curbs-speed-bumps-and-road-blocks.html" target="_blank">speedbumps or roadblocks</a> will I need to overcome?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -<a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2015/06/what-does-embracing-failure-look-like.html" target="_blank">Who will I need to help me get there</a>?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> -<a href="http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2016/02/my-heart-is-full.html" target="_blank">Who can I help along the way</a>?</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUiEdW_-yUH6eqGhg5UgALKB1a0INwnjzOXdT-sNhQNFAWnIosQoGPZ7doHKLCvD5Am17knoJI99cMxzUt6pb_GK5QYWg_HXR-wDqkK7CnslV6d8MEAE392zQhhzX0RROE1UUceMREcxw/s1600/Richard-Branson-Quote.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUiEdW_-yUH6eqGhg5UgALKB1a0INwnjzOXdT-sNhQNFAWnIosQoGPZ7doHKLCvD5Am17knoJI99cMxzUt6pb_GK5QYWg_HXR-wDqkK7CnslV6d8MEAE392zQhhzX0RROE1UUceMREcxw/w640-h360/Richard-Branson-Quote.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i>Do you have a method to your goal-setting? I would love to hear from you in the comments below, or you can reach out to me on <a href="https://twitter.com/jennifer_hogan" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCompelledEducator/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i></b></span></p>Jennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.com2