FOG The origin of the word is obscure but we all know its meaning. It is usually associated with damp, moist and thick air where Sound travels better although it might seem muffled. Apparently the drops of water in fog are not connected And it’s really hard to see (or think) in a very thick
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© Gary R. Gruber, Ph.D. June 2014 These ten essential factors for a successful school assume that a good business model is in place and operating efficiently and effectively. Every school needs to be operated in a business like manner because it is a business and its business is the education of young people, and
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Can you imagine using a cell phone that is 10 years old? I have seen a few but not many. Driving a 10-year- old car has become more possible since that is merely a 2004 model and cars haven’t radically changed all that much in terms of performance, especially as they enable you to get
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The “spirit” of outstanding leaders I have known can be seen, heard and felt in at least the following ten ways. These are not in any order of priority. What do you think of these descriptions? 1 – Enthusiastic and energetic – There are many different ways of expressing one’s spirit of enthusiasm, whether overtly
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Most effective and successful leadership includes dimensions and degrees of change whether change in strategies, goals, programs or personnel. If change is inevitable, then the question is what kinds of change does your organization need and what resources do you need to move forward? Charts and graphs based on gathered data can illustrate past and
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A good coaching process helps a leader learn how to achieve specific personal and professional goals. The purpose of coaching is to help the individual move forward, overcome any perceived obstacles, and move to a higher level of effectiveness, not to simply to solve problems and issues du jour. The coach is most often an
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