Colleagues, MVP: Traditions have origins, and traditions change. Three pictures:
There are lots of similarities because things like Christmas trees are heavily influenced by traditions. Not just the traditions of the family members who preceded us, but also the traditions of our friends, neighbors, and the broader society.
There are also some differences between the trees. Traditions are not replicated, they are renewed, and in the process of renewal, some things change. Growing up, the ornaments on mom’s tree were almost all glass. When Pam and I set up our first tree, we had very little money. We bought a box of ultra-cheap wooden ornaments from Odd Lots (now Big Lots). To this day, our trees include wooden ornaments. Mara’s tree is loaded with sequined ornaments, given to her and her partner, Ranford, by Ranford’s grandmother. Maybe the traditions don’t actually change. Maybe they just look different? Or maybe both can happen. Use this season to reflect on traditions. The personal ones you hold during the holidays, but also the ones that live in your organization. Think about why and how these things came to be, and what purpose they fulfill. And then ask if they are still fulfilling that purpose. If so, then hold them tightly. If not… Today’s intention: Be aware of what you do during this season and why you do it. Cheers! Frederick
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MVP: Share your goals to add public accountability. It works. I worked with a principal who wanted to implement 5-minute coaching (link). She told her staff that her goal was to improve her ability to support them by doing 5-minute coaching each morning. Over the course of a week, her staff began inviting her and asking her to do a session with them! One way to have accountability for your goals is to have an accountability partner. There is another way is to make our goals public. Reflect:
Today’s intention: Set a goal and ask for help. Cheers! Frederick Colleagues,
MVP: There are three stages to becoming a strategic leader and moving from one phse to the next requires a shift in mindset. I hope you had a chance to listen to Maria Werner talk about her leadership journey on Tuesday’s podcast (link). She described three stages, and between each stage was a mindset shift. Stage one is being caught in the blackhole of urgency. Then there is a mindset shift. Stage two is becoming strategically reactive, which helps you find precious minutes to begin investing. Then there is a shift. Stage three is being strategic and routinely focusing on quadrants 1 and 2, which allows you to develop the people that power your organization. Which of these stages are you in? Or are you in the midst of a shift? I would love to know! Click here to take a three question response to share with me! Today’s intention: Be mindful of your actions today. Are you spending time or investing it? What stops you from being in quadrant 2? Do you see a path forward? Cheers! Frederick Colleagues,
MVP: Accountability partners can get us over the hump of a stalled project. It seems strange but the most meaningful work often does not happen without accountability. I am passionate about writing a book. The entire thing is outlined. I had 1/3 of it written two years ago. I want to write this book. I have already sold 400 copies! And yet, it keeps getting pushed aside. I can’t explain it. What I can explain is that accountability works. I’m in a cabin writing because I have the best accountability partner in the world! Thank you, Dr. Pam Buskey! I am a part of a mastermind group, and we make commitments to each other each week. We are highly motivated, energetic, passionate, and smart, but so many times people say, “the only reason I got this done was because I made a commitment to you.” I have two challenges for you to today. Choose one. Option A: Think about someone who needs support and offer to be their accountability partner. Option B: Identify an A-B step of a priority that keeps getting pushed off. Identify someone who can help hold you accountable. Ask them and set a follow up time to meet with them. If you want to do this but have nobody, you can choose me, and I will be your accountability partner. Seriously, I will. If more than one of you tags me, we can meet as a group. It just will have to be after New Year’s. I am serious though. Email me. Today’s intention: Choose option A or B and execute! Cheers! Frederick Colleagues,
MVP: Listening to others describe their journeys from urgent to strategic leadership is a good investment of your time. I hope you are a podcast listener because today’s show (drops at 3) is so fun! One of my favorite APs in the whole world, Maria Werner, talks about her three-year journey from being an urgent leader to being a strategic leader. Maria shares lots of practical advice, but what stands out most is that she has consistently invested in and prioritized her own growth! Being a strategic leader is simple, but it is also hard. If you can’t invest in yourself, you can’t be a strategic leader. Even if you aren’t an educator, consider tuning in and listening to Maria. It is about her journey, and in some sense, we are all on that same journey. Episode 83 technically doesn’t drop until 3:00 today but I think you can download it earl with this direct link. You’re welcome 😉 Today’s intention: Reflect on your journey. Are you stuck in the black hole of urgency? Are you a strategic leader? Or are you somewhere in between? Cheers! Frederick |
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