Archive for September 2013
Greeting you today from Portland, Maine – SCN Encourager 9/20/2013
It’s a bright cool sunny day and it’s good to be alive. Last night I wasn’t sure I’d be able to say this. You see, back in July, I scheduled Sept.18-22 as vacation days and made reservations for the annual marketing and online communications “Agents of Change” conference. I think I should’ve signed up for…
Read MoreMy journey toward average – SCN Encourager 9/19/2013
The poster I saw in one of our schools is true. “We grow from our mistakes.” This is great news for me because it affirms that the fuel for my commitment to improve my professional skills (and share them with you) is sustainable. An enviable genetic history or a rich uncle isn’t required. (Longed for…
Read MoreI’d sing the praises of “process” if I could – SCN Encourager 9/18/2013
But the only thing worse than “process” is my singing. “Process” is not my friend. To me, invoking this word is just another way to say “stay in line” or “follow these steps” or “Hey! Better pay your 2008 taxes.” Process = predictable + dull + ho-hum I really don’t understand why “process” grates on…
Read MoreThe Overwhelm. So now it’s a noun? – SCN Encourager 9/17/2013
What English class did I miss? All summer long I saw articles blaring away about “the Overwhelm.” You probably spotted them, too. (Okay… long before I did!) Titles like the ones below were plentiful. Avoid the Overwhelm. Manage your Overwhelm. Stay fit despite the Overwhelm. Defeat the Overwhelm. Delegate away your Overwhelm. (I hope that…
Read MoreSchool communicators would never fall for this. – SCN Encourager 9/16/2013
Are you the rule or the exception? Ready to find out? (Even on a Monday?) Well, here’s what my research revealed. When I wrote last Thursday’s Encourager (Life advice from Steve Jobs, Oprah, and me) I created the headline after reading a “tips list” created by a prominent social media guru. Included in the expert’s…
Read MoreDon’t you just love the questions we’re asked? – SCN Encourager 9/13/2013
School leaders and communicators are asked the strangest things. Nearly every day. Have you heard this one? I had to respond to it yesterday. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – “Hi Mr. Page.…
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