Leadership Lessons Learned Abroad
Matthew Mann, a Canadian school leader serving in Indonesia, shares insights gleaned from leadership in southeast Asia.
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Recent Leadership Development Articles
Lead Well, Restore Well
Jennifer Thompson commends educators for leading well this year and encourages them to set an example of restoring their hearts and souls this summer.
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Mentors Make a Difference
When is the last time you contributed to the flourishing of another? Erik Ellefsen reflects back on his mentors and challenges today’s leaders to take up the torch.
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