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5 Things I Learned from Dan Pink

5 Things I Learned from Dan Pink

Since his book, Drive, I’ve really enjoyed Dan Pink’s work.  2019 was a fun year at BLBS. We read Pink’s When in my leadership community for school admin and I…
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What books should I read as a school leader?

What books should I read as a school leader?

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Jethro Jones: Avoiding Burnout

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…
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Keys to a Powerful Year [20 Actionable Productivity Tips]

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