A Humble Approach to Being an Anti-Racist Leader
The following is the second of 11 posts dedicated to providing an overview of the No-Nonsense Nurturer leader behaviors in anticipation of CT3’s summer leadership workshops. We hope to support all leaders with behaviors essential for every organization. The No-Nonsense Nurturer® Leader: Models humility Sets high expectations Creates a culture of coaching Builds collective efficacy […]
Taking a Stand Through Direct Language
On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, eight people — six of them Asian women — were killed by gunfire at Asian-run massage spas in Atlanta, Georgia. The suspect in these murders was taken into custody with Cherokee County police as the investigation unfolds. After taking the alleged murderer into custody, the Cherokee County sheriff’s office delivered […]
The No-Nonsense Nurturer Leader Is Committed to Being an Anti-Racist — Part 1
The following blog is the first of 11 dedicated to providing an overview of the No-Nonsense Nurturer leader behaviors in anticipation of CT3’s summer leadership workshops. We hope to support all leaders with behaviors essential for every organization. The No-Nonsense Nurturer® Leader: Models humility Sets high expectations Creates a culture of coaching Builds collective efficacy […]
There Is No Neutral Ground
To say our national language has become polarized is an understatement. Even topics that seem innocuous are somehow linked to the voracious political arguments that have been so divisive in recent memory. Everywhere, voices decry side picking — on January 20, President Joseph Biden called for unity in his inaugural speech and National Youth Poet […]
Living History Makers: Chineka Jones, Teacher & Middle School Grade Level Lead
Every day, educators are making history through their selfless service to our communities. CT3 and ASCD are recognizing some of these educators through Living History profiles to share their great work and powerful impact. This February, Black History Month, we highlight Black educators who are making history. We spoke with Chineka Jones, Middle School English Teacher […]
A Lesson in Humility
I decided to write this post after I witnessed the events of January 6, 2021 in our nation’s capital. Like many, I was in disbelief, frustrated, saddened, humiliated, and angry. I am a U.S. Airforce veteran and consider myself very patriotic. The events of January 6 disturbed me and challenged my confidence in our government. […]
Vulnerability and Our Journey to Become and Anti-Racist Organization
Origin of Our Journey to Anti-Racism On Juneteenth, CT3 made a commitment to become a leading anti-racist organization. Soon after, our seven-person anti-racism (AR) committee set out to actualize that commitment. Referring to the work of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and other experts, our team agreed that to be an anti-racist is to actively take […]
