Kerry Palmer
I am Middle School Principal at Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery, Alabama. This is my personal leadership blog. For more about me, visit my About page. Thanks for stopping by!
Monthly Archives: March 2011
The Most Important Item on My Task List
Recently, I posted about how I handle tasks. While I prioritize tasks carefully, there are many things that can and should be handled by others. Determining which actions should be delegated may be the most important decision I make when … Continue reading
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The Beauty of Evernote
The dullest pencil is sharper than the sharpest mind. I have heard my pastor say these words many times. In fact, he practices what he preaches. I have seen him take reams of notes while listening to people speak. Wouldn’t … Continue reading
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Effective Listening
Colin Powell once said, “Leadership is solving problems.” One might add that listening is a major first step in the process. If you are not a good listener, people will not bring you their problems. If people don’t bring you … Continue reading
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Introduce Yourself to FlyLady
For many of us, the most chaotic part of our life is our home life. We may have tasks completely under control at work, only to have things at home in a tail spin. To-do items don’t get done during … Continue reading
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The Value of iTunes U
Remember when a trip to the school library for research meant hours in the reference section? Preparing reports or learning about a subject was time consuming, and most of the time was spent gathering research. The Internet has made getting … Continue reading
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Effectively Using a Task List
“I’m busier than a one-armed wallpaper hanger!” I’ve heard that expression many times, and I’ve felt that way more times than I care to remember! What about you? Do you feel overwhelmed by everything on your plate? A more important … Continue reading
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Heaven is for Real
What happens to us when we die? Are Heaven and Hell real places? Or do we just cease to exist when we close our eyes in death? These are questions that have confronted most of us at one time or another. … Continue reading
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What You Do Speaks So Loudly . . .
There is an old saying that goes something like this: “What you do speaks so loudly I can’t hear what you say.” How true! Whether we realize it or not, we are always communicating. However, we may be sending our … Continue reading
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Our Lunch with Leaders Program
Competition for a place on our middle school student council is fierce. Kids really want to be a part of this group, and they are willing to jump through several hoops to get there – even the dreaded speech in … Continue reading
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TED-ED Brain Trust
It is my joy to serve as Middle School Principal at Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery, Alabama. We are launching an Apple 1:1 initiative this fall, and we are looking for ever more innovative ways to reach today’s young people. … Continue reading
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