One of my favorite people in the world is Lainie Rowell. We first connected in 2020 on my podcast, and even though I just wanted to learn about her […]
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Success isn’t one-size-fits-all. What matters most is not where you learned, but what you can do with what you know—and how you define success for yourself.
Quitting isn’t always failure. Knowing when to pause can prevent harm and fuel tomorrow’s growth. One message reminded me it’s okay to stop and reset.”
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“Sharing a preview of Forward, Together, my new book on building trust, empathy, and stronger school communities in challenging times.”
Forward, Together: An Early Look at My Upcoming Book Read More →
A few weeks ago, I wrote an email newsletter on how, if we are not cognizant, technology can shape our behaviors (you can read the entire article here). However,
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Great leaders don’t avoid pushback, they invite it. Learn how creating space for challenge builds trust, fuels growth, and strengthens team collaboration.
Why Great Leaders Invite Challenge: Creating Safe Spaces for Honest Feedback Read More →
Change will happen whether we choose it or not. The difference comes in how we respond. Sometimes the setback we resist becomes the path to something better. Giving up feels easier in the moment, but going again tomorrow is what keeps our dreams alive.
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Culture is shaped by choices. You can accept what frustrates you, or you can model what inspires you. One action might not change everything, but it can start the ripple.
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One of my favorite moments from the summer was during my last week working with a school district in Maine, where a singular superintendent’s vulnerability could spark the growth of an entire community.
Learning by Example: How Vulnerable Leadership Creates Space for Growth Read More →
Your journey will look different from mine, and that’s the point. Success is about creating the life that inspires you and others.
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