Category Archives: Leadership

It’s School Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week in Virginia. Our sincere gratitude goes out to all of our dedicated cafeteria employees and to Lisa Landrum, Supervisor of School Nutrition. Lisa has been recognized statewide for her innovative approach to school nutrition, … Continue reading →

We spent considerable time talking this morning in our Operational Department Leadership meeting about the Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Many of you are aware, Lencioni’s theory is that teams function (or don’t) according to a hierarchical pyramid of behaviors, … Continue reading →

There are three things that will destroy inspirational leadership, and all three are cleverly disguised in our daily work as leaders: Presumption. Leaders often display many unique gifts and talents. Eloquence, humor, charisma, and many others. When we rely on … Continue reading →

One of my favorite indicators of student engagement – one we encountered as we dug into the literature over the past few months – is that students who are engaged will persist when learning gets difficult. When they hit a … Continue reading →

Great article here about finding your leadership style. It confirms the work we’ve been engaged in as a leadership team – both for ourselves, as individuals, and on behalf of the greater organization. While there isn’t one, perfect leadership style … Continue reading →