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Crisis Prevention with Dr. Kevin Mabie
When I say “People before Purpose” what do I actually mean? When I say the silver bullet -the one truly magical solution – is to build relationships, what does that lo...
Five for Friday April 10-14, 2023
Today’s episode of Five for Friday recaps the strategic leadership emails for the week of April 10-14, 2023.
All the Answers Are Already in the Room with Dr. Tiffany Brunson
Saying that great leaders are great listeners has almost become cliché. Listening is one of thosethings that sounds simple, but which can be challenging to execute – e...
Five for Friday April 3-7, 2023
If I can’t do everything, doesn’t that mean that I choose what does get done – and what doesn’t? And if I’m choosing, do my choices reflect my values? These three idea...
Trust-Based Observations with Craig Randall Part 2, 4/4/2023
You’ve heard me talk about the flywheel. It is the process of providing professional development,following it up with targeted observations, and using observation data...
Five for Friday March 27-31, 2023
I had a lot of fun writing this week’s emails. Last week I met and worked with some incredible people, and it just made the whole week special. I hope that positivity ...
Trust-Based Observations with Craig Randall, 3/27/2023
You’ve heard me talk about the flywheel. It is the process of providing professional development,following it up with targeted observations, and using observation data...
Five for Friday March 20-24, 2023
Simple fences, small wins, and three tips for interviewing. But wait, there’s more!Today’s episode of Five for Friday recaps the strategic leadership emails for the we...
Examples of Five-Minute Coaching
So many teachers to coach but so little time! A simple coaching cycle might consist of a Five minute pre-conference, 30-minute observation, 10-minute post conference, ...
Five for Friday March 13-17, 2023
Today’s episode of Five for Friday recaps the strategic leadership emails for the week of March 13-17, 2023.
The Keys to Greatness with Dr. Todd Whitaker, March 14, 2023
Are the keys to being a great teacher the same as the keys to being a great principal? And arethose keys the same for being a great assistant principal? We will unlock...
Five for Friday, March 6-10, 2023
This week I took a break from the daily emails. Mara did a great job filling in, but rather than try and tell her story today, I thought I’d share a bit about what wat...
You Are the Master of Time with Danny Bauer, March 7, 2023
Do you work too many hours? Do you feel like there is never enough time? Do you ever missyour family and friends? Today, my guest, Danny Bauer and myself will explore ...
Five for Friday February 27-March 3, 2023
Today’s episode of Five for Friday recaps the strategic leadership emails for the week of February 27-March 3, 2023.
The Journey and The Guide
Leadership is a journey and although I talk about it being a journey of five stages, we never truly arrive, and this is a great thing! A never-ending leadership journe...
Five for Friday February 20-24, 2023
For about three weeks we had a tight focus on mentoring. I hope you embraced the three core messages:Spend more time with and show more appreciation for your mentorIf ...
Wisdom in Two Parts with Dr. Jan Osborn, Part 2
Part two of our incredible interview with Dr. Jan Osborn. This week we learn more life lessons and hear more good stories from Jan!
Without People, We Have No Purpose with Dr. Jan Osborn
One of the beauties of life is that over time we collect special ideas from cherished people. Through deep connections with friends, colleagues, and mentors, we become...
Mentor Me
In my junior year of college Dr. Bob Kelly said to me, “I predict that someday you will earn your doctorate.” His statement planted the seed of an idea that had not be...
Five for Friday February 6-10, 2023
None of this week’s messages were earth shattering or focused on big changes, but that is the whole point. It is the small changes that matter. Making one or two small...