Between a recent travel to a state with beautiful fall foliage and the fact that I do not respond well to the end of Daylight Savings Time, I have been reminded of a very important fact – Change is Necessary.

Whenever the idea of change is introduced, there is an automatic reaction and people usual...

As I connect with leaders throughout the United States, there is one issue that is consistently on their minds – staffing. Yes, staffing is a very broad term, but staffing is the one area that impacts every aspect of your organization and in 2023 staffing has tested our leadership.  So what do we do...

Monitoring is a vital part of every successful ECE center. It provides insight into the progress and effectiveness of teaching methods, helps to identify areas of improvement, and ensures a safe and conducive learning environment for the children. However, the task of ECE monitoring can sometimes be...

Leadership is not a destination.  Leadership it's a continuous journey of growth, innovation, service, and self-improvement. Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting in a leadership role, there are always opportunities to become a better leader. New leaders often struggle with this.  Som...

When you think about the success of an organization you often think about data – i.e., the number of enrollments, the effectiveness of initiatives, the amount of money earned/raised, or attendance. 

Strangely, when you think about the success of a leader, the quality indicators are a bit less tangi...

The primary work of effective leadership is people. Despite an impassioned focus on processes and products, it is people that are the secret to any success. Even in the age of technology and Artificial Intelligence, nothing happens without real-life human beings.

In order to lead effectively, you m...