"This is for the future"

Colleagues,

I am so excited!
 
I had a consulting call last week with the leadership team of the Early Childhood Center in Lexington School District 4 (South Carolina).  Principal Lisa Evans, Assistant Principal Gina Stevens, and Instructional Coach Melissa Redd made my day.
 
They want to grow a specific group of teachers who are all teaching virtually. These teachers are “rock stars” and likely future leaders, so Lisa and her team asked if I would be able to train these teachers in the principles of strategic leadership and strategic action cycles.
 
That alone is exciting, but as we talked about the process and a timeline, Lisa shared, “This isn’t an emergency. We have as long as we need. This is for the future.”
 
This is a powerful example of a strategic leader operating in quadrant 2!

We are going to help future leaders become strategic leaders. Think about what impact this will have:

1. Better outcomes for students.
2. Fewer questions for administrators.
3. More problem-solvers in the building.
4. Less disruption if/when a leader leaves.

Lisa, Gina, and Melissa are showing us what strategic leadership looks like in the real world. Thank you!
 
Do good and be well,
 
Frederick