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During Change
We know change is the only constant. The change may be goals, board members, supervisors, or personnel. Politics and key topics change. What are best practices during this constant change? The circle of control is helpful. Questions to ask yourself first: What are the changes that have occurred? List. What are challenges with each of
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Repairing Harm as a Leader
We were discussing how we treat others and students one day. I discussed how I do make exceptions for whom is the most marginalized, or has been in the past based on past systemic practices and results. One may ask, If I didn’t cause the harm, then why do it? I realized the answer on
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Consultant/Speaker: Joan Faus
Why “Always More?” It all started when others would wonder aloud, “why isn’t it enough?” It came from a place of feeling tired, and feeling like the only happiness came from an ending. Testimonial from: — First Name Testimonial from potentially about leadership, MTSS, Equity, parent, etc. — First Name
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Collaborating across districts
The moment there is an opportunity to collaborate- do we take it? Do we hesitate? Do we wait? Do we see it as a priority? If not, why? Why do we at times seek to collaborate at conferences and meetings, yet wait to talk about our work with neighbors? Perhaps we are busy. After all,
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Joan Faus
An authentic professional school leader with a focus on equity, inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration. Qualified for leadership and coaching where one starts by modeling and ends with practical application, based on neuroscience, research, data, and systems mindset.
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Professional Learning Positive Organizational Culture Needs: Culture has room for improvement in the areas of professional responses in person, or throughelectronic means.High absentee rates of employees.High rates of needed improvement from surveysNeed for positive response with initiativesNeed for staff positivity amongst colleagues, clients, or others. Support: Culture has room for improvement in the areas of
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When counterparts disagree
Finding yourself between alternate viewpoints between colleagues? Challenging! During negotiations? Barriers! Emotions – sky high ! Potential impact based on your reactions? Forever lasting. When colleagues are in a disagreement with one another or even with you, it is a crucial time to not jog through. Every thought is fine, but every word matters. All
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When leading for the first time: What to watch out for and what to expect

You have the key to the front door, the master key to the building, or the title you have been waiting for. You earned it, celebrated, and now you are beginning. You sense your pride and have congratulations in your messages. Be careful. You have been working so hard to earn this place. You have