Posts by Kathryn Kee, PCC, M. Ed.
Keeping Joy at our Center Part 2
Ugly Efficiency: Discover the Secret Power of Beauty The benefit of beauty is joy. Utility—by itself—is ugly. When you add beauty to efficiency, you build human organizations. Ugly organizations are effective, efficient, and joyless. Let yourself be joyful. The Beauty List: #1. A morning without email. Designate one morning a week as a no-email morning.…
Read MoreKeeping Joy at our Center
Decades ago, when I was taking classes to be certified in Gifted and Talented leadership, one of my favorite professors, Dr. Ann McGee-Cooper, impacted my life by teaching us that joy should be at the center of all we do. We even made a little notebook about how we can always find time for joy.…
Read MoreMay – a Month for Powerful Conversations Wrapped in a SCARF Part 2
A few weeks ago, you had a chance to remember how powerful a tool David Rock gave us in SCARF. As you may remember, the five elements are parts of a tool that can continually guide you in any conversation. Being mindful of words, body language, and gestures, we have an advanced insight into what…
Read MoreHabits that Inspire
In our January ezine, you learned about Pete Zafra, a personal development blogger whose goal is to inspire as he teaches. Recently his blog caught my attention as I love to compare my best habits to other professionals. His latest blog offers eleven habits for having a complete and successful life. I’d love to continue…
Read MoreHabits for Internal and External Success
There is something so hopeful about starting a new year. New possibilities, new plans, new dreams. In our districts and schools, we are looking at our goals and monitoring where we are in the journey to reach them. We are looking to the finish line. And just as we begin to see the flags of…
Read MoreRemembering that TRUST is the Engine of Team Performance
Knowing what you have discussed and learned about leadership in your Results Coaching Global seminars, Dan Rockwell offers another metaphor: “TRUST is the engine of team performance!” T.R.U.S.T. Exceptional leaders build trust. Practices that build trust… T – Transparency R – Relationship building U – Unselfishness S – Sincerity (genuineness) T – Tactfulness The world…
Read MoreWhat Makes Exceptional Leaders
One of my favorite authors on leadership is Dan Rockwell. He is known as the “Leadership Freak.” Recently Dan wrote information that seemed perfect for this time in the school year – when things seem overwhelming and stressful. The question for leaders might be, taking a frequent question from the medical director in the TV…
Read MorePart 2: School Transitions Reflections and Inspiration
How are we staying inspired as we face overwhelming demands and challenges? How do we keep ourselves inspired, hopeful and energized? The work you are doing impacts daily lives and for the future. You must believe in yourself and the mission of your work. Quotes offer that moment for inspiration. I would bet many of…
Read MoreSchool Transition Reflections
It’s hard to believe another school year has come to an end. Years ago, the summer was a time to slow down and have time for thoughtful planning, teamwork for writing or designing instruction, going to professional learning and lots of interviews and hiring great people. Today is a new time for leaders, for many…
Read MoreMore Productive Meetings: Outcome Oriented Goals
AGENDA ITEM OUTCOME ORIENTED GOALS Parent Conferences To know and understand the purpose & goals of parent conferences, date(s) and timeframe Duty To share, discuss and understand the expectations for the duty schedule Summer School To outline the summer school schedule, identify courses and teachers needed and determine next steps Budget To discuss and accept…
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