I am asked a LOT about how I wrote, got a contract, and published my first book. I’m certainly not an expert. I’ve only done it once. But my hope is that some of the lessons and tools I learned along the way might be of help to you as well. Here are 10 tips … Continue reading 10 Tips To Write & Publish A Book…
Category: Professional Growth
Visioning What Could Be…
I had the distinct honor to lead our Convocation with our Gunter ISD staff this past week. Each year at this special event we reflect on successes from the previous year, celebrate the incredible people who help make our district amazing every day, and I spend a few moments talking about our vision for the … Continue reading Visioning What Could Be…
The Quest for Balance…
As I finish this series on professional growth, I've shared thoughts around mentorship, developing your resume, public speaking and preparing for the interview. Each of these are important in developing ourselves as leaders. But I can't leave this series without talking about caring for ourselves as wives and husbands; moms and dads; as friends; as … Continue reading The Quest for Balance…
Preparing for the Interview…
I've been sharing in this series on professional growth about things like mentorship, writing your resume and public speaking. This week I thought I would speak a little about preparing for the interview. My first word to you would be to Celebrate! The higher your journey takes you, the less opportunities there are - so … Continue reading Preparing for the Interview…
Preparing Powerful Words…
I have been speaking in public for as long as I can remember. As far back as middle school I remember having opportunities to speak in front our student body. In high school I had the opportunity to participate in Model UN and attend summer leadership conferences - both of which involved presenting in front … Continue reading Preparing Powerful Words…
Entry Point to an Interview… Resume Tips
We are in the midst of this series on Professional Growth and I wanted to talk a minute about resumes. So often when I'm asked to look at people's resumes, I find that they don't tell the story of the incredible things that leader has accomplished. Your resume is your first impression; your main opportunity … Continue reading Entry Point to an Interview… Resume Tips
Lead Others & Be Led
I am so thankful for all of the encouragement I received throughout my first series (The Unlikely Places From Which Success is Born). I thought I would focus this next series on Professional Growth and include not only the things that I think are critical to success in any position or in attaining the next … Continue reading Lead Others & Be Led
Jill M Siler 