The Danger in Sympathy
Erica Beal Erica Beal

The Danger in Sympathy

Sympathy is pity, often to make the giver feel less guilty. Action is defense and intervention. At School Leader Lab, we work with leaders to disrupt inequity in the moment and at a systemic level in their schools.

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What Are You Doing at 3 AM?
Erica Beal Erica Beal

What Are You Doing at 3 AM?

I like to get things done. A recent personality assessment I took said I am “interested in achieving goals, thrive on a challenge, and in constant need of making advancements.”

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How’s Your Praise?
Erica Beal Erica Beal

How’s Your Praise?

November and December are notoriously rough times of year in schools. The days are long and the honeymoon is over.

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