How to Build Your Ideal Week
If you feel like you don’t have enough time to get everything done, you’re right. Everyone has a finite amount of time each week. That’s 168 hours for you and…
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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…
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…
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.…
Best Podcasts for School Leaders in the 2019-2020 School Year
I had to write a blog post on this topic. Not just because I have a podcast. And not just because I host the category-defining conversation on leadership and education. …
The Power of “Can-If”
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…
Staff Appreciation Ideas
Staff Appreciation Ideas 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…
Five Ideas Ben Franklin Taught Us on Leadership
Five Ideas Ben Franklin Taught Us on Leadership Ben Franklin wrote Poor Richard’s Almanack under the pseudonym “Richard Saunders” and from 1733 to 1758 he dispensed useful and timeless wisdom…
12 Quotes Every School Leader Should Consider
12 Quotes Every School Leader Should Consider Below are twelve powerful quotes that will level up your leadership. They are organized into ten topics: vision, goals, and everything in between.…
