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Systems-level thinking
Yesterday I shared this James Clear quote, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” It’s an interesting quote because it challenges the reader to not just set aspirational goals, but more importantly, to establish a strong...
It’s time to let go
Yesterday’s post was about a leader trying to figure out his new schedule. 7am-7pm is not sustainable. Last night in the mastermind I was hearing some similar things. "Just because I can do something, doesn’t mean I should." This leader gets it. The idea...
Finding your rhythm
For a time the world has changed and forced you to change along with it. In the mastermind last night, one member was vulnerable and shared: “I’m working from 7am-7pm … I’d like to hear how everyone else is managing their days? It feels like I’m a...
Teru Clavel: The Difference between Asian and American Schools
Teru Clavel is a comparative education expert who has shared her insights on education and globalization on Fareed Zakaria’s GPS, The TODAY Show, CBS This Morning, and others. Teru earned a master’s degree in Global and International Education and a bachelor’s degree...
Do it in public
One way to be more productive is to announce your goals in public. Don’t be fooled, it may feel easier to work in private (and in secret). The stakes are low when you don’t achieve the goal no one else knew existed. It can be scary to say to other leaders,...
Leading in tough times
Today you have a choice. Challenges show us what we're made of. You can decide to push someone out of the way or you can lend a hand. You can spend the day in bed or you can get up and get to work. Wallowing in the pain of "poor me" doesn't make the world a better...
10 Remote Work Tips
Since the summer of 2017, I’ve worked for myself and have been 100% location-independent. All I need is a strong wifi signal and laptop. That way I can create content like this post, record podcasts, and support school leaders through 1:1 coaching and the mastermind....
Mastermind Agreements
A few things to know about our mastermind experience. If you agree to these ideas, you are welcome in our community. I'm posting these in public because it's important to understand how you want people to show up during your online meetings. Right now you have a...
Joshua Stamper: Overcoming Bias in Leadership
Joshua is a middle school administrator in North Texas. After graduating college with a Fine Arts degree and working in the graphic design field for a number of years, Joshua returned to school to attain his teaching certificate. Joshua worked as an Art teacher and...
