A note on empathy
Some teachers are struggling with their students right now. Some take it personally that work is not being turned in, students are not showing up to video classes, and engagement…
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Optimism, Pessimism, or Realism?
Optimists say “We’ll be back to school in May.” Pessimists say “The world is over. Everyone will be homeschooling from now on.” Realists say “I will give the best online…
Protect those who leap
Protect those who leap The best educators have a “can do” attitude. They don’t look for a timesheet, ask about compensation, or worry about what the union thinks when deciding…
COVID-19 District Plans
Some leaders have asked about district and school plans during this pandemic. In addition to those one-to-one conversations, I thought it would make sense to ask some leaders in my…
212 Ideas to stay connected
The mastermind is about connection. Since 2016, I’ve been fascinated at how deep bonds can grow even in a virtual setting. I’ve had the privilege of meeting maybe 25% of the members…
The best time to plant a tree
“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.”-Chinese Proverb The same is true of an ideal week. I was inspired to…
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…
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…
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…
