If you are in a leadership position that hires other leaders, your primary focus should be to hire people smarter than you. As Superintendent, I am in the fortunate position of having this opportunity to hire leaders smarter than me. Some might argue that’s a pretty easy target to hit — thank you for that. Although, that might explain why I’m surrounded by some pretty amazing people.
Leadership Goal: To create a leadership team with really smart people — people who push my thinking and provide the necessary conditions for us to make decisions that further the district’s mission.
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The Power of Why 
Congruent behaviour, yes, and a growth mindset. As a principal I felt part of my job was to help teachers feel appreciated for where they were in their journey as well as to see how things might be done differently. If we want our teachers to have this mindset with kids, leaders need to model it in behaviour with teachers.
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Absolutely. Showing visible appreciation and support for your staff is critical for them to feel safe moving forward, especially during difficult times.
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sounds good to me
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