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GRACE – #Oneword for 2017

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Sue Dunlop

I’m ready to start the new year. In 2016, I chose essential as my one word. It proved to be the perfect choice as I reflected throughout the year about how to pare down what I spend my time on to that which I consider most important. I also successfully experimented with various ways to use…
The Art of Choosing No

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Sue Dunlop

“Find a way to say yes.” Jim Wibberley, a seasoned leader who went on to become a Director of Education, offered that advice to newbie vice principal me in the context of saying yes to staff. I understand and agree with the intent. No one wants to hear a leader say no all the time.…
How Will I Use My Wild and Precious Life?

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Sue Dunlop

Have you heard Mary Oliver‘s great poem The Summer Day? Since I’m no poetry analyst, I’ll leave you to read it for yourself. The poem has inspired joy and reflection for me. For example… I used to feel guilty about not gardening, or painting, or odd jobbing it around the house. I know some people really…
ESSENTIAL – #ONEWORD for 2016

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Sue Dunlop

My #oneword post for 2016 is here, just before the end of January, which I’m rationalizing as being better late than never. My 2015 #oneword was change, and it seemed to influence what actually happened in my professional life. I experienced many changes including new colleagues on our senior team and new trustees to work…