Welcome to another enlightening episode where we dive deep into the world of education and leadership. This time, we tackle a question from our listener Chris, a new site principal, about discovering and articulating his "why" to create an effective vision for his school. Through engaging insights and personal anecdotes, we explore the importance of understanding the strengths within your school community and the power of collaborative vision creation.

Our discussion touches on the balance between personal passion and professional competence, distinguishing the real metrics of success in education. Join us as we rethink conventional wisdom, moving away from guilt-driven motivations to creating meaningful educational environments that foster collective growth and inspiration. Whether you're an educator, leader, or simply curious about effective leadership strategies, this episode provides a fresh perspective on driving educational innovation.

Question:

“How do you discover your why? What are ways to help articulate your why in order to help create a vision/direction for your school?” - Chris (New site principal)

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Blog Post - https://georgecouros.com/when-you-ask-people-their-why-will-you-be-comfortable-with-their-answer/

What Makes a Great Principal (book on Amazon) - https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Great-Principal-Leadership/dp/1948334739

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