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crisis management | district leadership | organizational leadership & change management | school leadership
if you are anything like me, you are at a loss for how we are suddenly in the last week of july and barreling straight towards the new school year. after a spring spent in crisis triage mode and a tumultuous summer filled with political and social unrest, there haven't been many opportunities to recharge our batteries and reflect in the ways that we may have in past years. if you are feeling tired, you are not alone. if you are feeling afraid and overwhelmed, you are in good company.
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district leadership | organizational leadership & change management | school leadership
there is something about this crisis that has brought out the baker in many. even the two of us, people who have tried elimination protocols to reduce our gluten intake, have made a few attempts at biscuit and sourdough making. and it’s not just us! we recently learned that king arthur flour has seen a 600% increase in demand for their product as home cooks are rediscovering the art of making their own bread.
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district leadership | organizational leadership & change management
in times of uncertainty, organizations tend to shift their focus to getting results, maintaining order, and ensuring safety. while these actions make sense to counteract the challenges of complexity, it is in fact a culture of learning that allows organizations to increase agility and heighten their ability to navigate uncharted waters.
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district leadership | organizational leadership & change management
the best way to find out if you can trust someone is to trust them. - hemingway february 10th was my first day as managing partner at 瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 . on march 11th, 30 days into my new job, i was on the phone with our ceo making critical decisions about our response to the exploding coronavirus crisis.
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district leadership | organizational leadership & change management | strategic planning
last summer, i decided to hit the road for a year as a “digital nomad,” giving up my apartment in brooklyn, consigning my clothes, and storing a few treasured items in the basement of my childhood home. i took this leap because i wanted to be more nimble to visit our district partners, attend education events and conferences, and celebrate simchas (the hebrew word for a joyous occasion, and the root word for my name simma) with friends and family all over the country. this all came to a halt mid-march.
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district leadership | organizational leadership & change management
there is a strange contrast between moments during this time. i wake up with the sun, hearing the birds chirping and families playing with their young children outside. then, during my near-daily walk around my neighborhood, i offer a timid hello to those i pass. our eyes meet, and i see the corner of their eyes turn up while the rest of their face is obscured by a mask. we both move in our opposite directions down the sidewalks, and life carries on - and so does the work at 瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 .
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