As school leaders, we are all handed lemons during our career, for which it is easier to blame others: bureaucracy, bad bosses, politics and more. Yet, the best leaders turn a bittersweet experience to their advantage, sweetening their approach with sugar.
Have you ever noticed effective leaders have solutions, and an energy to resolve issues and/or work around roadblocks? This is not coincidental. Having led schools for 25 years, and writing extensively on effective school leadership, I have observed the hallmarks of a practical and productive approach to weather the biggest storms and come out stronger on the other side. Everyone wins in your school community with this positive approach, especially students.
