My Why

It’s interesting to me that this, my 50th post, brings me back to my “why.” I’ve written in previous posts about the importance of knowing one’s why, and acting within one’s why.

“We are drawn to leaders and organizations that are good at communicating what they believe. Their ability to make us feel like we belong, to make us feel special, safe and not alone is part of what gives them the ability to inspire us.”
– Simon Sinek

 

Today I want to delve deeply into my why and the reasons behind my why.

My Why:
“Be a mirror to reflect back to our students their beauty and brilliance
so they feel: belonging, safe, heard, seen, valued, joy, and LOVED.”

 

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Coaching Manifesto

Elena Aguilar recommends writing a Coaching Manifesto. I wrote mine several years ago, using Aguilar’s process and example as models. I’ve revised it over time and am relying on it as a resource now as I embark on coaching cycles at my school. In this post I want to share my manifesto and thank Aguilar for showing how valuable it is to write, and have, a manifesto.

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