This blog post is going to test you, but we think you’re ready. You don’t have to answer directly, but that would be nice; rather, let us know what you might draw upon to help you answer this case study. One of the themes of Lassoing Leadership recently has been on “Ethical Leadership”. In THIS…
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As we are reflecting on the recent snow storm that hit Toronto over Family Day weekend, 2025, I wonder how we responded to the disruption of our day-to-day. How did you, as emerging leaders, change your behaviour, your schedule, and your priorities? “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” – Winston Churchill…
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As three educators and leadership enthusiasts coming together to reflect on the value of restoration, we want to share some thoughts for leaders looking to maximize the holiday season. We know the break isn’t just about stepping away; it’s about stepping into the best version of ourselves for our teams and communities. Here are three…
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This is the space where our asynchronous discussions will be taking place. We will post ideas, provocation and resources here and expect that you respond with your thoughts and contributions to push our thinking forward. The late, great, Sir Ken Robinson quotation below is a great place for us to start. (1) Please read the…
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Welcome to Cohort 21 Cohort 21. The mission of this professional development initiative is to build a community of passionate CIS Ontario educators who are interested in refining and redesigning their practice through the exploration of new pedagogies, ideas and learning tools.