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Leadership Styles
"Effective leadership is not about rigid adherence to a single style but about the ability to adapt and blend various approaches to meet the
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Jul 8, 20244 min read
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Everyday Leadership
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
- John Quincy Adams
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
May 13, 20244 min read
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Dancing with Emotional Intelligence
"Allow emotional intelligence to serve as the guiding melody for the dance of leadership."
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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Why Leaders Eat Last: The Essence of Servant Leadership
"Leaders eat last." What does this mean to you? Let's explore how this statement influences the values of successful leadership.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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People, Language, and Systems
How would you simplify the critical elements of leadership? Take a look at this issue to see how I simplify it into 3 critical elements.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Jan 15, 20244 min read
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Leadership: Christmas and New Year
Special Issue! As we approach the holidays and new year, let's embody the spirit of giving, understanding, and vision in all that we do!
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Dec 25, 20234 min read
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Infinite and Finite, Continued
How can we focus on creating an attitude of continuous knowledge and understanding that allows for endless, or infinite learning.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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Value People, Value Learning, and Think Systemically
I've come full circle back to three core principles of leadership originally introduced to me in 2006. Explore the 3 principles in this post
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Oct 23, 20234 min read
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Critical Thinking
Leaders must have a mastery of critical thinking. Take a look at this week's issue to discover three core components of critical thinking.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Oct 2, 20235 min read
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Leaders and Culture
A recent study found that personality & values were strongly linked to firm culture. Explore the personality traits and values that matter.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Sep 25, 20234 min read
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Who You Are is How You Lead
The idea that "who you are is how you lead" draws significantly from your core self. Who are you? This week, let's reflect on this idea.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Sep 18, 20234 min read
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Success Breeds Success – Maybe!
Success breeds success, right? This week, I share my thoughts about how success could be detrimental to progress.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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Moral Leadership
Why are so many people unsuccessful in leadership roles? Explore 5 leadership archetypes and then see the characteristics of moral leaders.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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Reflection Questions for Leaders
How would you rate your performance in various leadership roles? This week, I provide a tool to guide your self-assessment.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Resume, Legacy, and Eulogy
Are you striving for a stellar resume, a lasting legacy, or an inspiring eulogy?
It's not a trick question, but worth considering.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
May 22, 20233 min read
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Key Dispositions
Explore the five key dispositions leaders must demonstrate to develop a continuous improvement culture in their organization successfully.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
May 1, 20234 min read
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Essence of Leadership
After researching leadership and reading countless books, I've noticed one recurring leadership element...
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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Leadership Styles
Many people assume that a leader only has one leadership style, but that's not true. Leaders must be able to use different styles. Explore!
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Mar 13, 20233 min read
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Good Intentions
This edition of Leadership Thoughts examines the clear-cut subtleties between strategic planning and leadership.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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Visionary Leadership
What does it mean to be a visionary school leader today? In this issue, I share the necessary characteristics, knowledge, and actions.
Dr. Patrick E. Crawford
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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