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The Elephant and the Wolf
The mastermind is not only the best PD available to school leaders in the world, it’s also a second family. We are intentional about doing things that create a culture of community and collaboration. One thing we’ve done is name all our cohorts. This was a democratic...
The Kid Was Devastated …
The other day in the mastermind, Gene was telling a story. He was walking through the hall when he came across a 1st grade student sprawled out on the hallway floor ... devastated. What was he so down about? (it's not what you think) Check out the video below for all...
Robert Breyer: How do I Start a Business in Five Years?
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. In today’s...
Orly Friedman: Rethinking Staff and Grades
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. In today’s...
Aubrey Patterson: One Approach to Facing a Major Personal Challenge?
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. What would you...
What do Harvard, my glasses, and New Mexico have in common?
More than you might think ... https://vimeo.com/372493905/8149e4d857 Bollingen Tower is going to be an incredible event and it's perfect for you ... even if you've never written a 3-year vision even if you've written a vision, but failed to implement or if you...
What the mastermind is reading in SY 19-20
The mastermind is soooo much more than a book club, but we do read loads of great books. Time and again, members tell me that they appreciate what we read. I love the reading -- it has really inspired me and made me a more thoughful leader. -Rosemary We avoid books on...
Caleb Bonjour: How to Write and Publish a Book
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. Do you have a...
October 2019 Results
It would be ridiculous to set off on a road trip and ignore your dashboard for too long. On one such trip, I was driving from Champaign, IL to Memphis, TN. It's about a six-hour trip. Five hours in and I was making amazing time ... But I had been ignoring the...
