The Together Leader. Heyck-Merlin Maia

here's to another five years.

      I'm eternally grateful to have a strong group of people who support my home life, especially my dear girlfriends who don't mind late-night phone calls when I return from airports, provide vacation memos with meal plans, and potluck planning documents. And WoMos: thanks for all the gold stars over the past few years. You keep me going. Daysi Espinoza takes wonderful care of my children, especially when I'm on the road for multiple days at a time. My husband, Jack Levner, tolerates my musings, reflections, and practice sessions – and maintains a strong commitment to our family Google Calendar. Last but never least, thank you to my kids, Ada and Reed, who know how to put their shoes away in cubbies and can read calendars already. I see a Together Student on the horizon…

      Contents | Website Resources

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      All Chapters

      • Reader Reflection Guide (Reflection Questions + Reader Quizzes)

      • Additional Resources and Helpful Links

       Chapter 3 : Set Goals: Define the Direction

      • Ewing Marion Kauffman School Goals

      • YES Prep Houston's Goals Powerpoint

      • ANet's Goal-Setting Dashboard

      • ANet's State of the Organization Agenda

      • Rocketship's Annual Planning Process & Time line

      • Rocketship's Annual Planning Kickoff Agenda

      • ANet's Quarterly Stepback Agenda

      • YES Prep Houston's State of the School

      • TPSD Ops Goal Review Spreadsheet

      • Talent Development Team Responsibilities

      • Diana A's School Leadership Roles Chart

      • YES Prep Houston's Role & Responsibilities

      • Team Ops Big Rocks Calendar

      • CANO Scorecard

      • YES Prep Houston's School Director HIRs

       Chapter 3 : Set Goals: Define the Direction

      • KIPP Austin's Goal-Setting Process

       Chapter 4 : Break Down the Goals: Create a Priority Plan

      • Priority Plan Templates

      • Jen S's Priority Plan

      • Kari T's Goals, Actions & Priority Plan

      • Brian J's Priority Plan

      • Kari T's Priority Plan Meeting Agenda

      See It In Action: Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

      • Shannon D's Google Doc of Projects

      • Shannon D's Categories of Involvement

       Chapter 5 : Align Your Meetings: Make a Meeting Matrix

      • Meeting Matrix Template

      • Sally H's Meeting Matrix

      • Melissa R's Meeting Matrix

      • Melissa R's 1-1 Agenda

      • Sharon J's Team Meeting Agenda

      • YES Prep's Meeting Agenda

      • Melissa R's Meeting Expectations

      • Maia's Meeting Invites

      • Next Steps Tracker Template

      • Documenting Decisions Template

      • Meeting Scope & Sequence Template

      • Amy C's Meeting Scope & Sequence

      • Corey C's Meeting Scope & Sequence

       Chapter 6 : Get Macro: Design a Comprehensive Calendar

      • Hannah L's Ideal Week

      • Hannah L's Weekly Comprehensive Calendar

      • Hannah L's Monthly Calendar

      • Directions for Synchronizing Digital Calendars

      • Ideal Week Template

       Chapter 7 : Strategic Procrastination: Design a Later List

      • Later List Templates

      • Johanna P's Later List

      • Steve H-R's Later List

      • Heather P's Later List

      • Ashley M's Later List & Priority Plan

      Common Challenge: The Calendar and To-Do List Collide

      • Indrina K's To-Do List & Work Blocks

       Chapter 8 : Reconcile Your Time and To-Do's: Create Your Weekly Plan

      • Weekly & Daily Worksheet Templates

      • Dave H's Weekly Worksheet

      • Lo N's Weekly Worksheet

      • Mark D's Weekly Worksheet

      • Molly D's Calendar Entry

      • Mark D's Calendared Travel Time

      • Crusher Tracker Template

       Chapter 9 : Keep It Together: Routines and Checklists

      • Reshma S's Daily & Monthly Routine

      • Riley K's Daily Closing Routine

      • Max K's Meeting with Myself

      • Diana H's Meeting with Myself Checklist

      • Ron G's Meeting with Myself Agenda

      • Meeting with Myself Checklist

      • Maia's Packing Checklist

      • Indrina K's Board Meeting Prep Checklist

      • Denise P's Christmas Countdown Checklist

      • Chris H's Evaluation & Follow-up Trackers

       Chapter 10 : Hold That Thought: Save It for Later!

      • Mekia L's Thought Catcher

      • Athena M's Thought Catcher

      • Johanna P's Thought Catcher

      • Thought Catcher Templates

      See It In Action: What Should I Carry?

      • Ron G's Clipboard

      • Ron G's Thought Catcher

      • Ron G's Later List

       Chapter 11 : Keep E-mail in Its Place

      • E-mail Audit Agenda

      • Jon S's Auto Response

      • Jesse R's Inbox Before & After

      • The MATCH Community Day School Communications Agreements

      • Education