Josiah
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Are you a leader? Do you want to grow your leadership influence? Do you want to understand new ways to effectively lead others? If so, then you’ll enjoy The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. Upon further review, my first question should have been: Do you have a pulse? Because if you…
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My proposed research focuses on enrollment data from international schools in Hong Kong and the surrounding area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, very little academic literature relating to international schools, enrollment, and the crisis that is the COVID-19 pandemic exist. This gap in the literature is a problem that I can begin…
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In July 2021, I spent a few weeks visiting my family in Canada. During which, I reflected on my career and considered my future career goals. At that point I was a physical education teacher with a Masters degree who loved what I did everyday. I was accomplished and loving life. While also understanding that…
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I’ve found a book that you should read: Know What You’re FOR by Jeff Henderson. Check out this article for a book summary, my thoughts, an Atlantic Canadian example, and next steps.
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The rain was pouring down. My clothes were soaked. Until last week when I landed in Bangladesh for the first time, I hadn’t experienced so much precipitation at one time. I probably hadn’t experienced this much precipitation in most swimming pools. I shook my head from side to side to let some of the water slosh…
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Adding value to the leaders around you through purposeful development is one of your most important responsibilities as a leader.
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On further reflection, with sharpened perspective gained from years as an educator at some phenomenal international schools, I continue to see this mentor’s gems of wisdom shine brighter and brighter. I call this particular gem the “mentorship mindset”. It has helped to continually develop me as a leader and I hope that it will benefit…
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The Motive: Why So Many Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities by Patrick Lencioni is a must read for both current and prospective leaders everywhere. It is a call for leaders to examine their reasons for leading. To boil their leadership practice down and examine their hearts.
Josiah Marr Consulting 