School Leaders Archives - Think Strategic for Schools

31 Jul 5 Mistakes 21st Century Principals Must Avoid!

Posted at 19:33h in 21st Century Leadership, 21st Century School Leadership, Educational Leadership, School Leaders, School Leadership by Maxine Driscoll 0 Comments

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I'm excited! Many of my friends and colleagues around the world are getting ready for the start of the 2018/2019 school year. Actually one of my very special friends is starting as a brand new 21st Century Principal today! She is very excited but also a little...

31 Dec My TOP 10 LEADERSHIP TIPS for 2018 from Downunder!

Posted at 13:06h in 21st Century Education, 21st Century Leadership, Leadership for Principals, School Leaders, School Leadership, Success Tips by Maxine Driscoll 0 Comments

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I hope you’ve made the time to have a few quiet, restful and reflective days as we welcome 2018. My year has been huge! Together with an amazing team of teachers and school leaders we started a brand new school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the Australian...

16 Oct 10 Ways School Leaders Can Maximize Their Energy

Posted at 00:04h in 21st Century School Leadership, Educational Leadership, School Leaders, School Leadership by Maxine Driscoll 0 Comments

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School leadership can be tough. Lately I’ve been crazy busy working 12 hour days and even bringing work home on the weekends!!! Does that happen to you too? I know schools need to change and I am 100% committed to bringing change and innovation to my new...

26 Jul 5 MISTAKES SCHOOL LEADERS SHOULD AVOID!

Posted at 20:19h in 21st Century Leadership, School Leaders, School Leadership, Success Tips by Maxine Driscoll 0 Comments

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I’m sitting in the Dubrovnik Hotel in Zagreb enjoying the last of my European Summer on the Croatian beaches thinking about my friends who are school leaders or aspiring school leaders getting ready for the 2017/2018 school year. Millions of children and teenagers around the world...

18 Jun Self-Leadership and School Leadership

Posted at 19:34h in School Leaders, School Leadership, Self Leadership by Maxine Driscoll 0 Comments

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More and more I realize that self-leadership is one of the most important success factors for school leaders today. I learnt years ago, as a Head of a K-12 School, that you can’t lead anyone if you can’t lead yourself. Currently many of my colleagues and...

14 May 10 SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR STRESSED SCHOOL LEADERS

Posted at 20:38h in 21st Century Leadership, Educational Leadership, Leadership for Principals, School Leaders, School Leadership by Maxine Driscoll 0 Comments

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Are you a super stressed School Leader? Do you have a lot on your plate at the moment? I know how you feel. Last week I faced a huge emotional hijacking. Yes I know that leadership in the 21st century is complex and challenging and most...

03 May 20 Inspirational Leadership Quotes for 21st Century School Leaders

Posted at 20:47h in 21st Century Leadership, Best Books, Educational Leadership, Inspiration, Leadership for Principals, School Leaders, School Leadership by Maxine Driscoll 0 Comments

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Yes, I know only too well, it can be tough being a school leader. Your job is incredibly significant, leading and managing change in schools. We ask ourselves, what makes a good school leader? There are times when you need some inspiration to uplift and motivate...