As I do when my brain needs a break, I was scrolling through social media and saw this wonderful video from Monroe Local Schools, with a microphone placed in the […]
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Years ago, I wrote a post titled “5 Questions to Ask Your Students To Start the School Year” (which I revisited this past July), and it is by far one
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Leaders influence change by earning trust first. People follow the messenger before the idea. Build relationships, improve delivery, and inspire growth.
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One of the strangest things that has happened over the last several years in my own learning is how many paper books I have read. In the last three
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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.”
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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.
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