The Iowa Leadership Collaborative

Working to build and sustain organizational cultures that ensure all stakeholders exist as their best selves.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

I’m seeing a growing number of students complain: “My grade doesn’t reflect the effort I put into the course.”

Public service announcement: You don’t get an A for effort. You earn it for excellence.

Success is measured by the level of mastery you show, not how hard you work.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Authenticity is not about being unfiltered. It's about staying true to your principles.

The goal isn't to voice every opinion you hold. It's to stand up for ideas that are consistent with your ideals.

Being genuine is closing the gap between what you value and what you express.

[Dr. Jared Smith @JaredSmithPhD]

Leaders:

Never waste an opportunity to tell an employee they are amazing.

Far too many staff question their effectiveness because they never hear a single positive comment from a supervisor.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Owning up to your mistakes doesn’t cast doubt on your credibility. Admitting you were wrong shows that you care about getting it right.

Recognizing moments of bad judgment is a step toward demonstrating good judgment.

Issuing a correction is a mark of intellectual integrity.

[The Iowa Leadership Collaborative @IowaLeadCollab]

A leader amongst leaders. Thank you, Noreen, for being an example to us all. You will be deeply missed. Rest In peace and love.

[Grace King @GraciiElizabeth]

BREAKING: "Rock star” Cedar Rapids schools’ Superintendent Noreen Bush, who was diagnosed with cancer more than two years ago, died Sunday. School board member Jen Neumann said Bush was a “small woman with the largest shoes ever” to fill. https://t.co/7mBJxDbJd9

[James Clear @JamesClear]

The ultimate form of preparation is not planning for a specific scenario, but a mindset that can handle uncertainty.

[James Clear @JamesClear]

Life is a series of tradeoffs, and greater results usually require greater tradeoffs.

The question is not, “Do you want to be great at this?”

The question is, “What are you willing to give up in order to be great at this?

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

There’s a fine line between persistence and obstinance.

Persistence is refusing to give up on a difficult goal. Obstinance is refusing to consider a different path.

Grit is not about banging your head against a brick wall. It's about looking for a way around the wall.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

It isn't always best to speak up right away. Strategic silence can amplify your voice.

Evidence: people are more likely to be heard when they wait until (a) the issue is relevant, (b) they’re ready, and (c) the audience is responsive.

Fools rush in. Wise people bide their time.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

In burnout cultures, people are judged by the sacrifices they make. Hobbies, vacations, and even family time are viewed as distractions to penalize.

In healthy cultures, people are judged by the commitments they keep. Interests outside work are seen as passions to celebrate.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Day by day, it's tempting to sacrifice well-being for success. Pushing past exhaustion brings short-term rewards.

Over time, well-being is vital to success. Daily exhaustion adds up to long-term burnout.

Success can be attained without rest, but it isn't sustained without rest.

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

Emotional agility isn’t about ignoring your tough emotions and thoughts.

It’s about holding those emotions and thoughts loosely, facing them with courage and compassion, and then moving past them to make big things happen in your life.

It's never too late to start.

[The Iowa Leadership Collaborative @IowaLeadCollab]

Today is the day, join us on zoom at 3:30 to look at how we re-write the narrative on educational leadership!

[The Iowa Leadership Collaborative @IowaLeadCollab]

We are looking for leaders at all levels in districts who are committed to re-writing the narrative of what it means to work in education. These are leaders who want to hold each other to balance & meeting the pillars of well-being (safety, purpose, competence & belonging).

[Kate Stanton @kstanton23]

As a leader in education I am constantly thinking about ways we can create another layer of check ins. I hope all teachers/coaches find a way to make that a priority this year and forever. Have ind. meetings, send weekly check in surveys, have secret reporting, ask hard ?s (1/2)

[The Iowa Leadership Collaborative @IowaLeadCollab]

Check out ILC member @Mr_Bonjour today!!! #FOCUS22 #PLAEA

[Caleb Bonjour @Mr_Bonjour]

I am speaking at FOCUS 2022. Please check out my talk if you're attending the event! #FOCUS2022 #PLAEA - via #Whova event app #LetsGo!! ⁦@codebreakeredu⁩ ⁦@midlandcsd⁩

[The Iowa Leadership Collaborative @IowaLeadCollab]

DM if interested in being in this cohort!!!

[The Iowa Leadership Collaborative @IowaLeadCollab]

We are looking for leaders at all levels in districts who are committed to re-writing the narrative of what it means to work in education. These are leaders who want to hold each other to balance & meeting the pillars of well-being (safety, purpose, competence & belonging).

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

Outdated models of "resilience" ask people to bounce back or self-correct within unworkable systems.

True capacity happens, however, when people are supported in stepping out of the system - using their voice and values to shape new ways of working.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Unhealthy relationships are ruled by anxiety and guilt over letting people down. At best, you're relieved when you don't disappoint.

Healthy relationships are guided by joy and gratitude from lifting people up. You get the pleasure of contribution—not the pressure of obligation.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

There isn’t a prescribed timeline for resilience. No two experiences of adversity are identical.

Some people bounce back rapidly. Others need more time to sit with their emotions and process pain.

Strength is not the speed of your recovery. It’s the intensity of your resolve.