One of the secrets to loving your life as a school leader is developing the ability to ask for what you want. Day to day as a school leader, there are so many things you have to ask for. You have to ask things of yourself and other people, and other people are always asking you for decisions and attention. It’s really unavoidable.

When you think of the possible outcomes of going after something you want, the best is that you ask and they say yes. Sometimes they say no, and we can deal with that. But the worst possible outcome is that we don’t ask at all. You want to make more money, but you never ask for a raise. Does that sound familiar?

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Today’s topic is not a fun one. It’s real, it’s very serious, and as a school leader, it can be incredibly scary. However, it’s something we need to bring into the conversation in education and band together in support, love, and collaboration around. And this is the topic of haters and cancel culture throughout education.

I had my own experience of a hater when I was a school leader, and it was incredibly uncomfortable. But in sharing my story with you and breaking down my thoughts about the situation, I hope it helps you if you’re feeling like a hater is after you, or you’re scared that something like this is coming your way.

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