Do we hold some people to an impossible standard, and others to unrealistic expectations? And when we do, what environment does that create in your classroom, school, or organization? […]
The Danger of Inconsistent Expectations Read More →
Daniel Pink’s work has inspired me for over a decade, and this video he shared reminded me of something I wrote in 2015 about what I call the “sponge factor.”
The Sponge Factor: Why Continuous Learners Stay Relevant Read More →
Recently, Kerry Purcell shared a post of mine from 2024, which was a reminder that I had been sharing learning on the book “Forward, Together” on my blog before I realized
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“Grief never ends, but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay.” Holly Prigerson My dad passed away over a decade ago, this past March,
You Don’t Get Over Grief, You Become Someone New Around It Read More →
I saw this post filled with great ideas for community conversations from my friend, Amber Teamann, on LinkedIn the other day, and wanted to share a part of it
Great Ideas Often Fail Without Great Conversations Read More →
In a moment where I could have focused on everything I had just lost, I chose to focus on everything I still had, and it changed everything that came next.
When You Feel Lost, Gratitude Helps You Find Your Way Read More →
“In some cases, traditional practices may work great for some learners, while more modern practices may work better for other students. If, for example, your school gives every student
Beyond Paper vs. Screens: Seeing the Student, Not the Strategy Read More →
Well, this past week was my 51st birthday, and this year has had its share of ups and downs. Personally, I feel a bit off, but professionally, my book “Forward,
The Best Way to Have a Door Open For You is to Knock in the First Place Read More →
I am going to start with this statement before getting into the blog post: When you disagree, find where you agree, and move forward from there. As I share throughout
Start Where You Agree: Class Size and the Schools We Say We Want Read More →
A few weeks ago, I shared a newsletter titled “3 Signs it is Time to Leave Your Current Job” and received some heartbreaking responses, so I wanted to share some
3 Ways to Rethink the Education Interview Read More →
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