The Power of “Can-If”

by | Oct 21, 2019 | Leadership, School Success

Did you know that some scientists suggest there is an evolutionary advantage to optimism? Think about it — pessimists can really take the wind out of your sails when trying to find solutions to complex problems. It’s as if your newly formed idea or project is a...
Staff Appreciation Ideas

Staff Appreciation Ideas

by | Oct 18, 2019 | Leadership

My super-power is building community. I help people feel seen and heard. Yes, your people want autonomy and to work on creative projects. They also want to feel connected. They want to know they are a part of something bigger. Culture matters. My friend Jaime says...

Andy Lindsey: Create Your Mobile Office

by | Oct 16, 2019 | Podcasts

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast.  This is a weekly show for ruckus makers — What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. As a...
Five Ideas Ben Franklin Taught Us on Leadership

Five Ideas Ben Franklin Taught Us on Leadership

by | Oct 15, 2019 | Leadership

Ben Franklin wrote Poor Richard’s Almanack under the pseudonym “Richard Saunders” and from 1733 to 1758 he dispensed useful and timeless wisdom to its readers. Here are five quotes from Poor Richard’s … that are as true today as they were over one hundred years ago....