Leadership
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Mentorship is a prominent concept in both business and leadership literature. However, for a variety of reasons, this doesn’t always translate to schools. Beyond mentorship programs for first year teachers, seeking out mentors seems to be rare for most educators.
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Employee salary & benefits packages can be the cause of tension and challenge in many schools. I’ve spoken to many leaders who say that dialogue surrounding employee salary & benefits is never-ending. Despite potential challenges, what sets your school’s salary & benefits apart in the hiring process?
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In honour of University of New Brunswick (UNB) men’s hockey coach Gardiner MacDougall recently winning his 9th U Sports National Championship while simultaneously achieving an undefeated season, I wanted to share some advice that Gardiner gave to me in 2010 and how it impacts leadership.
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In Linchpin, Seth Godin outlines that the global economy is made up of countless workers who are cogs in the machines of industry and can be easily replaced. Either by new cogs or by artificial intelligence. Godin urges his readers to become Linchpins, the opposite of cogs, in their workplaces in order to become indispensable.…
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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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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.
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I am a product of a system that worked tirelessly to help me grow as a teacher leader and for that I am grateful.
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Both of the interviews were equal parts nerve-racking and exciting since they were the first that I had experienced with the potential of becoming a “real” teacher attached. Incredibly, a few days later, I received the call and was offered the position of ESL teacher, program coordinator, and after school program coordinator. I was ecstatic.…
Josiah Marr Consulting 