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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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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…
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Ignorance and Learning
Yes, we are all ignorant in some aspect, and we are frustrated with others’ ignorance. The question remains though, how do we most effectively support others in their learning while we also remain open to our understanding? Basic self-awareness, knowledge of what mental models are, what is fairness minded critical thinking, knowledge of empathy, practice…
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Continue to Support your Passion
Spotify Podcast Link Whether it is done within your scope of work, or outside, support your passion in the reason for the work you do. We all know, that not every initiative mentioned is done, nor will it be a common goal, yet it may be your passion. It may be what brings you joy…
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Self-reflection
What we see does not match with what other see all the time. We may perceive our image as one, while we display another. How many times have you questioned why a person in a certain position does not model what you imagine from that position? Consider this question. It may have been a colleague,…
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