Posts by Adelee
Small Shifts, Big Ripples: Leading for Emergence in Complex Systems
Why the smallest leadership actions can transform the whole system Written by: Adelee Penner New Series Leadership by Design: Navigating Complexity and Change in Education Leadership is no longer about managing what is — it’s about designing what could be.Leadership by Design is a series of reflective provocations for educational leaders committed to shaping the…
Read MoreHolding the Tension: Creativity, Accountability, and the Future of Leadership
Reframing leadership as the design of systems where innovation and accountability work in harmony Written by: Adelee Penner New Series Leadership by Design: Navigating Complexity and Change in Education Leadership is no longer about managing what is — it’s about designing what could be.Leadership by Design is a series of reflective provocations for educational leaders…
Read MoreWinds and Trains
Listening for Truth and Leading with Two Eyes Written by: Adelee Penner On September 30, Canada pauses to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a day that calls us not just to remember but to reckon. It is a day that invites us to sit with uncomfortable truths, to listen deeply to…
Read MoreFinding Your Joy: Through a Lens of Abundance
Written by: Adelee Penner Joy is a powerful emotion that can enrich our lives in countless ways. It’s a feeling of deep satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. While life can be challenging, finding joy is essential for our well-being. Abundance is a powerful mindset that can transform your perspective and help you find more joy in…
Read MoreUnleashing Creativity: A Guide to Fostering Innovation in the Workplace
Written by: Adelee Penner Creativity is often seen as a soft skill, but it’s a crucial component of a thriving workplace. It drives innovation, problem-solving, and overall job satisfaction. Here’s a guide to fostering creativity in your team: 1. Encourage Open Communication: 2. Promote Diverse Teams: 3. Offer Flexibility and Autonomy: 4. Encourage Experimentation and…
Read MoreHow can we move the pendulum towards inclusion?
If everyone is special – then no one is special. Written by: Adelee Penner My dad had a saying,” If everyone is special – then no one is special.” As kids, we used to giggle and appreciate that he was calling out some of our teachers and loved ones on their behaviour. As we grew…
Read MoreLeading Your Way Through Uncertain Times
How to keep leading through ambiguity Written by: Adelee Penner We all have the tools to lead through uncertainty, uncharted situations, and ambiguity. We have been reminded over and over again in the last few years that we can do hard things. Being able to move through hard times and leading our way through…
Read MoreSelf Care Done Well Creates Efficacy.
Focus on Self Aware instead of Self Care Written by: Adelee Penner About half way through last year I started to see folks visibly cringe when the topic of self-care surfaced in the conversation. It was so triggering for others that it became a four-letter word in some workplaces. This was really interesting for me…
Read MoreDo I Believe The Best in Others?
Do I believe the best in others? This is a question that I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. Because believing the best in others is not something to be assumed; you must be intentional in checking the lens you’re looking through when viewing others. John Maxwell teaches a simple exercise to help cultivate the…
Read More3 Critical Benefits Leaders Gain From Going On Vacation
During periods of economic uncertainty, a common response from leaders is streamlining their operations and focusing on what they deem as being essential to their organization’s ability to ride out the storm. Unfortunately, one thing that often is considered in these moments to be a luxury is taking time off work to go on a…
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