The Interview [Principals]

The Interview [Principals]

by Bob Thompson Principals Once you have sent your resume to a potential employer and received an invitation to be interviewed for the position, start preparing for the interview. Before the Interview. The Interview begins long before the Interview begins. To put it...
The Interview [Superintendents]

The Interview [Superintendents]

by Bob Thompson Once you have sent your resume to a potential employer and received an invitation to be interviewed for the position, start preparing for the interview.   Before the Interview The Interview begins long before the Interview begins. To put it...
The Law of the Garbage Truck

The Law of the Garbage Truck

David J. Pollay How often do you let other people’s nonsense change your mood?  Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day?  Unless you’re the Terminator, you’re probably set back on your heels.  However, the mark of your...
The Plop Principle

The Plop Principle

by Bob Thompson People, in the heat of discussion often make unsubstantiated accusations, say things they don’t mean, or make statements that they do not really believe.  But if you challenge them you force them to defend that position.  And once they defend it, it is...
The Principal’s Biggest Mistakes

The Principal’s Biggest Mistakes

by Bob Thompson Want to keep out of trouble?  Here are the top items which have put principal’s jobs in jeopardy over past years. Tolerating low performing teachers. A weak principal or other assistant administrator consistently passes the buck to you, and...