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    Timeout for Leadership-your one-minute leadership idea Tip Sheet #36 The manager sets the tone  Now that my Yankees are setting the pace in Major League Baseball I think I will use this as a springboard for some of our summer tip sheets.  As the principal of your school there are a great many leadership lessons…

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    Timeout for Leadership-your one-minute leadership idea Tip Sheet #35 Progress Stoppers In a recent interview I heard Bill Parcells refer to some players as progress stoppers.  What a descriptive phrase.  I wish I had thought of that because I have worked with many progress stoppers in my career.  I am sure that you have had…

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    Timeout for Leadership-your one-minute leadership idea Tip Sheet #34 No No!   Such a simple word.  Two letters, one syllable.  Then why is it so hard for school leaders to say.  I have found that most principals have a very hard time saying “no.”  I know I did. I think part of the problem goes back…

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