Together Leader Book Club: Approach #1

Together Leader Book Club: Approach #1

It’s July! Which means it’s about that time when many of us have a moment to think about our professional learning. . . And Togetherness is usually at the top of the list. I myself had a few Togetherness goals for the year, mainly around the transition of this closet....

How To Write a Book!

How To Write a Book! Speaking of being both generous and ruthless with my time, I realized the third question (in addition to this one and this one) that I get asked all the time is this: “Hey, Maia, I’d love to write a book about school culture, data-driven...
Together Tips for Job & Career Searching

Together Tips for Job & Career Searching

It’s that time of year when many folks are contemplating a change of school, district, or role. I’m receiving weekly phone calls and emails with requests for career-change advice, so I thought it may be helpful to share some of my standard thoughts here. Consider your...

Reader Mailbag: Enabling the Greater Good

Dearest Readers, Last year I wrote about some of the unintended CONSEQUENCES of Togetherness trainings – when people take the message too far or use it for the wrong purpose. But I realized I never really addressed the flipside . . . What about the unforeseen BENEFITS...

My 2017 Togetherness Goal: Stay Focused

Happy 2017, my dear readers. My break was truly relaxing. . . it started with this and then I got a cold and tried this (it worked!) and I wrapped things up containing the pieces and hosting this.  But that is not why you joined me today. . . You want to talk...
How to Start Your Own Training Business – or Not!

How to Start Your Own Training Business – or Not!

At least once a week, I receive a question from someone who wants to start their own training or professional development practice. While I love, love, love chatting with people about achieving their dreams, I feel wholly unqualified to help anyone start a business....