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Efficient vs. Effective Leadership - Where do you fall?
The other day, I watched a snippet of a video with Jay Shetty talking about efficient vs. effective days. He mentioned how efficient days...
Joyce Conley
Oct 21, 20233 min read
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The Importance of Mentorship
I can recall my first year as an assistant principal. Although I felt like my experiences prior to landing this job prepared me for the...
Joyce Conley
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Creating a Leadership Philosophy
Recently, I was asked by an aspiring assistant principal how to create a leadership philosophy and vision. On her journey into...
Joyce Conley
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup
We have spent the past two-plus years focusing on the social and emotional well being of our students and staff. As leaders, we are...
Joyce Conley
May 6, 20225 min read
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Just Keep Going
Lately, I have been reflecting a lot on my leadership expectations and strategies. Mainly thinking through how my leadership style...
Joyce Conley
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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Leadership Manifestation
My journey into educational leadership wasn’t always easy. From a young age, I was seen as a leader. Whether on the court or field or in...
Joyce Conley
Mar 11, 20223 min read
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Why Calm is an Action Word
Often times, in leadership, we are placed on the spot to make immediate decisions that affect so many. What pressure! Some times, those...
Joyce Conley
Jan 8, 20222 min read
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If Only I Didn't Feel Alone
They say it's lonely at "the top"...As cliche' as that sounds, it's true. There is this innate feeling as humans to receive...
Joyce Conley
Sep 26, 20214 min read
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Collaboration OVER Competition
I was just sitting in my office today thinking about the saying "Collaboration Over Competition"...it has been my motto since the summer...
Joyce Conley
Sep 19, 20214 min read
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Finding Your Purpose in a Pandemic
Recently, I have been looking into some facts I hate to read. I read in EducationWeek that 45% of principals said that this pandemic was...
Joyce Conley
Sep 12, 20213 min read
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Your Expectations Do NOT Define ME
Whew, I can recall my first year as an Assistant Principal, it was HARD. There is no position you could have prior to becoming an AP that...
Joyce Conley
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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It's the Weekend: Turn Off Your EMAIL!
Monday is around the corner and I feel like I have nothing left to give. Let me explain. Last week, I was the only administrator on...
Joyce Conley
Aug 29, 20213 min read
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