The Most Important Job of Leaders is to Grow Other Leaders
What an amazing three days supporting the leadership teams of the New York State School for the Blind and the New York State School for...
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Leadership Tips For Educators
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
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It's Almost Back to School Time Again
I was honored to be on #TheListTV for the SECOND time to provide back-to-school tips. 📚 Check out my latest segment and find out how you...
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
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I know you are wondering what I've been up to...
I am so excited to announce that #newsweek invited me to become a member of their #expertforum community. This is such a huge honor,...
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
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Growing Leaders, Grows Leaders
As I prepare for the #BetterTogether Retreat on August 22nd-24th with the New York State School of the Blind, and New York State School...
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
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Are You Setting Boundaries With Your Superiors?
Have you ever felt like people are walking all over you? I'm here to tell you, it's your fault. I know, I know, you're thinking, "no it's...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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Leaders, You Are Holding Yourselves to Impossible Standards
No one is perfect. None of us have all of the answers, and in case you didn't know no one expects us to - except ourselves. Leaders often...
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
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How are you managing your time?
One thing we talk so frequently about in leadership is time management When we sit down and look at how we are managing our time, we are...
Donna Marie Cozine, Ed.D.
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In order to be the leader you were meant to be...
You need to understand what drives, motivates, fulfills, and matters to you. Once you identify those things, you can form your personal...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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How To Successfully Give Critical and Directive Feedback to a Team Member
Big conversations tend to give us butterflies. This is because we are prematurely worried about what the other person will have to say in...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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I know you are wondering...
If you didn’t know, last year I fully retired as the CEO of the school that I started. I had many, wonderful and fulfilling roles in...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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What do you do when you don't have time to get everything done?
Follow these simple tips and you will find yourself happier, and a lot less stressed!
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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Surviving, not thriving? Let me help you change that...
It’s going to be 9 years since I started an elementary charter school. It was literally sweat and tears but thankfully no blood! 😭 It...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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You Are Not Alone
Are you, as a leader, supporting the leaders in your organization in a way that you can be proud of every day? If not, this means you...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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What you don't know about team morale...
Morale can make or break any organization. When people feel valued they will be more motivated to be a member of the team and help...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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What is it that you value the most?
What is it in your life that you value❓❓ Make sure the things you value are supported by the position that you seek, or that you have...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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Comfort is Key
If you want to know more about how I help educational leaders and their teams effectively lead their schools or districts and still live...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you
My favorite quote is if it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you. As leaders sometimes we think that we need to know it all, be it...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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Encourage Vulnerability
As leaders, we should be consistently encouraging vulnerability among our staff and students. In order to do this, we must at times be...
Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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Dr. Donna Marie Cozine
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The Top Three Reasons Educators Don't Get to the Next Level
For those of you that know me, I am all about personal responsibility, reflection, transparency, and integrity. I have worked in the...
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