There’s a great exchange between Epictetus and a student that encapsulates the true path to lasting, perennial success in any field. “Tell me what to do!” the student says. Epictetus […]
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A few weeks ago, I wrote a post titled, “Are we willing to learn in front of those we serve?” about the importance of “learning by example” and shared the
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Ever since I was a child, I have struggled with my weight. If you have been following me for any amount of time, you might know that. If you only
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It was amazing to see the reception for “What Makes a Great Principal: The Five Pillars of Effective School Leadership” this past week! Not only did I feel blessed to
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Many years ago (many, many), I was a finalist for a “Director General” position (Superintendent equivalent) at an English-language school district in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As I went through the
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If you are anywhere near my age, there was a time when Google wasn’t a thing. We are so used to using it that we often don’t think about when
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Something that I often try to do is to be very cognizant of how I use certain words. For example, I explicitly say “top academic students” when referring to students
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A long time ago, I was eager to find a job teaching closer to where I was commuting from and was excited for a job that seemed to be tailor-made
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One of the traits that I am most proud of in my daughter Kallea is her willingness to ask questions about words she doesn’t understand. She will outright stop you
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In this month’s “look back” post, I was reminded of a post I originally wrote in 2015 on what I named “The Sponge Factor.” This is one of the most
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George Couros is a leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and learning. He has worked with schools and organizations around the globe to challenge traditional thinking and create a more connected world where all learners thrive.
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