by Jim Elliott Just before the turn of the century (the 21st century) a number of leadership-gurus started turning heads by talking about the organic nature of organizations, and how traditional theories of organizational change were proving to be wrong. One of these...
by Bob Thompson Sample Entry Plan Keep in mind it is their school, their kids, and their money. Invite each board member (and his/her spouse) over to your house for a meal with your family. This gives you a chance to know them (and them you) as people and not just...
by Bob Thompson Measures Input RATING EXPLANATION 5 Clearly outstanding: Performance is superior to normal expectations. 4 Exceeds expectations: Performance is consistently above expectations. 3 Meets expectations: Performance is consistently meets expectations. 2...
by Price Pritchett, Chicken Soup for the Soul I’m sitting in a quiet room at the Milcroft Inn, a peaceful little place hidden back among the pine trees about an hour out of Toronto. It’s just past noon, late July, and I’m listening to the desperate...
by Bob Thompson Not long ago a superintendent in a large city lost her job – including her $250,000 a year salary, her administrator certification, and her freedom (because she went to jail) – by taking $16,000 of the district’s money. In short, she sold her...