Want to Write a Book? Start a Blog
Why do you still blog? This is a question I get asked often in 2026, and I can tell you that I have been going through this process for over […]
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Recruiting Great Teachers Starts With How You Treat the Ones You Have
Do you know who does a great job of recruiting new teachers to enter your organization? The veteran teachers who are on their way out. But that is dependent on
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Diverse Strengths, Experiences and Perspectives Toward a Shared Purpose
Our diverse strengths and experiences enrich us, but it’s our shared purpose that unites us and drives us forward, together.
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Presence Over Perfection: A Leadership Lesson Learned From Lost Luggage
Your “presence” is often the best present you can provide others. Early in my speaking career, I was asked to keynote a large Superintendent event in Dallas, Texas, attended by
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Forever Their Teacher: When Respect and Belonging Last a Lifetime
To many students, a teacher is forever their teacher, no matter how old or successful they become. This was a reminder I had when I was blessed enough to be
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Technology Accelerates Everything: Why the Focus Should Be on “Depth” Rather Than “New”
Technology accelerates learning, good and bad. Why schools must focus on depth, intentional thinking, and learning, not chasing the newest tools.
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Preparing Students for Jobs That May Disappear: Why Learning How to Learn Matters More Than Being “AI-Ready”
Students need strong foundations and the ability to learn, adapt, and grow. In an AI shaped world, the purpose of school is helping learners thrive in change.
Why You Should Never Shrink Your Success for Others’ Insecurity
Since I have been speaking at events, one of the things I try to do as quickly as possible is build rapport with the group so they see me as
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What Is Possible When Schools and Families Work Together for Student Success?
What is the impact on children when schools and families work together to help each child find success in a way that is meaningful to them? Obviously, it is impossible
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20 Inspirational Quotes to Start off 2026
A reflective collection of quotes that inspired growth, humility, and resilience, shared to help educators and leaders begin 2026 with purpose and perspective.
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