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Event Recap: 2019 Autumn Christian School Leadership Retreat

Fear Not

At a recent Edvance event, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of our Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and hear about his life journey and his calling to become an MPP.

Do you empower the others in your building? Do you allow others to make decisions? Do you ever feel there may be others on staff who are better than you are? Are you drawing up leadership in your school? Do you hire life-long learners? Do you hire for leadership?

Be Strong and Courageous

In the first chapter of Joshua, God gives Joshua his leadership mandate: “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” Joshua 1:5-6 (NIV)

The Importance of Connection

One of the great traditional practices in our Christian schools is the regular gathering of principals and leadership team members with others in their region through cohort meetings.

Courage - An Encouragement

Sometimes the greatest act of courage of a school leader is just to show up and just showing up may feel like all you can do some days.

There is a Theme That Makes Your Heart Sing

There is a theme in your life that when you think about it you get lighthearted and you will have to be distracted to be brought back to reality.

To Live is to Lead

How does a leader work with reality so that it brings meaning? In three ways: as prophet, as priest and as king.

The Soul of Your Leadership

How many balls do you juggle?

Prophets, Priests, and Kings

We expect our school leaders to occupy the offices of prophet, of priest, and of king. Each office comes with both promise and a dark side.

A New Perspective: Controlling Your Emotions

Here are the 3 basic levers you can use to control your emotions and attitude at home and at work.

How Welcoming Is Your School?

As our schools head deep into recruitment season, we may be well served to stand back and do a hospitality audit.

New Trademark Law Coming into Effect in Canada

On June 17, 2019, new rules for registering trademarks will come into effect that make it more difficult – and more expensive – for schools to protect their brand.