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Never Wish Anyone a Mistake Free Career: I met with Lisa Parry, a principal from South Dakota. Lisa is a fantastic person, an engaging speaker, and has really interesting thoughts on education. You can find out more about her on her website: https://principalparry.com/. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways.
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Never Wish Anyone a Mistake Free Career: I met with Lisa Parry, a principal from South Dakota. Lisa is a fantastic person, an engaging speaker, and has really interesting thoughts on education. You can find out more about her on her website: https://principalparry.com/. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways.
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Theory Can Only Take You So Far : I met with Patrick Mongrain, a veteran teacher and entrepenuer. He has held many roles in schools, and recently came out with an App called Edchanger Pro. This app helps school leaders transform ‘classroom observations with real-time engagement tracking, instant analytics, and researched-backed professional development resources. If you want to learn more, reach out to Patrick at: Pmongrain65@comcast.net . This was a fascinating conversation and there is so much to write about, but I always narrow it down to 3 takeaways. The Power of Systems in Education Be Agents of Your Own Learning Balance Does Not Mean Staying in the Center…
Walk With Who You Serve Cheryl Johnson and I were connected by our mutual connection, Jethro Jones. Cheryl has had a different career path than many of the education leaders I interviewed. She spent most of her career in Training and Development for different corporations. Cheryl wrote the book, the Ambition: The Missing Atribute in Your Employess about how to bridge the gap between school and/or work, and how educators find their balance in life through harmonic leadership. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to 3 main ideas: 1. Corporate Training vs. K-12 Education 2. The Ambition Quotient 3. Harmonic Leadership…
Be a Perpetual Learner: I met with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, a force in the education world around Culturally Responsive Education. I have been fortunate enough to work with him at multiple schools and see his work first hand. He does an incredible job pushing teachers and leaders in their practices to help them support students on a deeper level. Be sure to check out his work and his numerous books at his website: https://www.dryemis.com/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Find Your Passion When is your ‘High Octane Cognative Capacity Time?’ Fulfillment over Balance…
The Principal Time Audit - Thank you Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation for publishing another article of mine! https://www.edutopia.org/article/principal-time-audit This is a great tool for understanding how you are using your time and how to make the most of it! Let me know if you need any help getting started with this Time Audit. Share it with anyone you know in a leadership position!…
Don’t Leave a Path of Destruction: I met with Andy Rodford, a veteran school leader from Canada. Andy now runs Venture Gained Consulting where he helps school and business leaders tackle problems that they wouldn’t get to by themselves. Be sure to check out what he has to offer: https://venturegained.ca/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Watch out for ‘Prep Mountain’ Importance of Trust There are 168 Hours in a Week…
Leading With Purpose: I met with Dr. Ralph Watkins, a visionary school leader and a friend of mine. Dr. Watkins has spent a lot of his career in schools with a predominantly native population. He just wrote a book: Leading with Purpose: A Leadership Framework for non-Native School Leaders serving in Predominantly Native Schools. Check out his website and be sure to get a copy of his book! https://www.empoweredvoicesorg.org/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Break with the Norm Kids Need to be Seen Maximize Impact with Limited Time…
Don’t Be Too Hard on Yourself: I met with Dr. Wilnic Gideon, a veteran principal who is also the author of 2 books: Mindful Learning: Unlocking the Gifts of the Teenage Brain and Raising Ready Teens: 21 Milestones for Learning and Life. We had an awesome conversation. Be sure to pick up your copy of one or both of his books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Wilnic-Gideon/author/B0D29ZQ1GH?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. It’s Not all About Academics Set Goals Tired Leaders Don’t Get A Lot Done…
Slow it Down! I met with Woody Howard, a veteran Washington principal and current president of the Association of Washington School Principals. Woody has become a friend of mine over the past few years and we often meet to talk about leadership and just about anything else. It was a lot of fun to sit down and interview him for this! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Adapt Your Decision Making This Job is a Marathon Get to Know Yourself…
Top 5 Themes from 2024: I want to end the year by highlighting some of the big themes that have come from my leadership conversations. This year I did significantly fewer posts than 2023, but there were still a lot of great things I learned. It was hard to narrow it down to 5, and at the end of the post I list 8 other topics that could have been towards the top as well. These 5 topics came up the most often by the most number of leaders. Here are the top 5 themes from 2024: Relationships Culture is What You Allow Empower Others Leader Wellness and Sustainability Purpose Driven and Intentional Leadership…
Increase the Humanity You Have With People: I met with Jethro Jones, a veteran school leader and coach. We had an awesome conversation and we ended up spending a lot of the time talking about productivity for school leaders. You will want to listen to the full episode to hear Jethro’s ideas on getting the most done in your day, while still being able to focus on the people in your building. You can learn more about Jethro on his website: https://www.jethrojones.com/ and you can find his productivity tools here: https://jethro.site/tools . Here are 3 main takeaways I had from the conversation: Be Curious Get the Biggest Return on Your Time Balance comes in Seasons…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI met with Dr. Robyn Hansen, a professor at NAU and former principal and president of NAESP. She has written the book, The Principal’s Desk Reference To Professional Standards - be sure to get a copy! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Never Say No to Growth Opportunities Balance Through Shared Leadership Time Management and Reflective Practice…
Over the past two years, I’ve interviewed more than 80 educational leaders across the country, and a few from Canada and Australia. This was a personal project to learn as much as possible about school leadership. The process pushed me out of my comfort zone, and some major themes emerged. I’ve turned several into what I call the Leadership FRAMEwork: F - Find opportunities R - Relationships A - Align your values, goals, and passions M - Master Your Craft E - Execute and take action…
Don’t Wait Around for a Stamp of Approval: I met with Chris Ballew, former lead singer of The Presidents of the United States, and former children’s musician, Casper Babypants. We had an awesome conversation that went in directions I wasn’t anticipating. Be sure to checkout his website or listen to his music on your favorite streaming platform. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Creativity is a Lifelong Journey Stay True to Your Passion Be Present…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYou are in the people investment business! I met with Dr. Peter Rios for a great and engaging conversation. Dr. Rios is on a mission along with his spouse, Dr. Ruby Gonzalez-Rios, to build and develop people so they can maximize their potential and live healthy fulfilled lives. He recently wrote a book called Maximize! Be sure to check it out along with his services on his website: https://peter-rios-consulting-llc.mykajabi.com/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. The Power of Purpose Maximize! Take Time Off…
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Building Active Players: I met with Camille Empey, an associate principal in Washington, and soon to be full-time entrepreneur. She is embarking on a journey to start filling some gaps that she has noticed while working in school systems. She is providing great opportunities for students, starting with summer camps - check it out here: https://www.buildingactiveplayers.com/ She also provides coaching and professional development for school leaders involved with bilingual education. Check that out here - https://www.buildingactiveplayers.net/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Be Committed to Professional Growth Take a Leap of Faith Don’t Be a ‘Non-Playable Character’…
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How Are You Building Community? I met with Khalid Maxie, the principal of Jesuit High School in Portland, OR . Khalid and I have known each other for a long time. Over the years, he has been a colleague, friend, mentor, and even a workout partner! I went to visit him at his school recently, and we had a broad-ranging conversation. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Build Community Institutional Respect Get Involved…
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Have Laser-Like Focus: I met with Dr. Shon Hocker, the superintendent of the Coeur d’Alene school district. We had an excellent conversation spanning a lot of topics. Dr. Hocker is a thoughtful and strategic leader, and his leadership is clearly working - Coeur d’Alene is ranked in the top 2 for most achievement categories in Idaho. Check out the district website for more of their great work. Be A True Servant Leader Continuous Learning and Work-Life Balance Strategic Focus - Less is More…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe Are Going To Get After Teaching Our Kids! I met with Dr. Derek Bub, the superintendent of the West Ada School District in Idaho. You can see the great work they are doing on the district website . We had a fantastic conversation around leadership and cover many topics, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Keep It Positive Mentorship and Professional Growth Balance and Prioritization = Flexibility…
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One or Two People Cannot Do It All: I met with Jeanette Crone, a veteran elementary educator, fantastic assistant principal, and a friend of mine! We have known each other for a couple of years, and finally sat down for a great leadership conversation. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Build Relationships and have a Network Be a Systems Thinker Finding Balance is Vital…
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No One Really Cares About Your Title: I met with Dr. Darrin Peppard for an inspiring conversation! He has a podcast (Leaning into Learning), a newsletter, and a book (The Road to Awesome). Check them all out on his website: https://roadtoawesome.net/ . Dr. Peppard has been a state principal of the year and a national educator of the year! I guarantee you will learn something valuable from his work. We discussed many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Intentional Leadership The Power of Mentors Balance is the Worst Word You Can Use for That…
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Culture is What You Allow: I met with Lacey Griffiths, an associate principal in Longview. She was the 2019 AWSP Assistant Principal of the Year for Washington. She is a well-known and well-respected AP across our state. I have been fortunate to know her for five years, and we finally sat down for an in-depth leadership conversation. What a great time! We discussed many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Keep Your Heart and Soul in the Classroom Relationships are #1 You Can’t Be Afraid…
Just Breathe: I met with Jennie Ehleringer, a former special education teacher who now had her own private practice. Check out her website: https://www.jennie-ehleringer.com/ to find out about the great services she can provide. We had a great, and wide ranging conversation, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Curiosity is so important It’s the Breathing Let Go of the Idea of Being the Best at Everything…
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Bring Education Back to Life: I met with Luc Goudreault, the CEO of Vireo. They are doing great work around gardening in classrooms, but they do so much more. Check out the website to see what they can offer to your school. https://www.vireoeducation.com/en/home . Luc and I met in the summer of 2023 and kept in touch. We finally met over Zoom to talk leadership; it was a great conversation! We discussed many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Build Connections Don’t Lose Your Purpose Invest in Your Roles…
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Never Wish Anyone a Mistake Free Career: I met with Lisa Parry, a principal from South Dakota. Lisa is a fantastic person, an engaging speaker, and has really interesting thoughts on education. You can find out more about her on her website: https://principalparry.com/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. You Are Going to Fail (And That’s OK) Pour Yourself Into People What Needs our Attention and What Needs to Go in the Trashcan?…
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Edutopia published my latest article this week about being a Time-Starved School Leader! https://www.edutopia.org/article/time-management-school-leaders I am grateful to Edutopia and also to Tom Berger and Brittany Collins for their help with the article. I’ve been mentioning this idea for a while now, and this article only scratches the surface. I’ve submitted some conference proposals, so NAESP and others, I would love to expand this into a breakout session in the summer conference! A Time-Starved Leader is based on two main ideas: Getting a Better Return on Your Time Addressing the Idea of Balance in Your Life Check out the article for more details on each.…
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School Leadership Matters!:I met with Jack Arend, Deputy Director at AWSP. Every conversation with Jack is incredible! I’ve been fortunate enough to attend many of his trainings, and this time I got to ask my specific leadership questions. Be sure to check out the great work that is going on at AWSP! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Culture is What You Allow It Can Wait Until Tomorrow… …but There Are Seasons of Life When You Have to Suck It Up…
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It’s Never About You: Joseph McQueen is a 6-12 principal and author of Calming Young Minds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2HRF61/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_7ZY7CBFE29ZGDJBT5XV7 We had a great conversation and I encourage you to check out his book! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Be Compassionate It’s All About Relationships with Kids Prioritize and Stay Organized…
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This week I am highlighting the top 7 blog posts/podcast episodes from 2023! These posts either had the most number of people read the article, react to the post, or listen to the episode. Given all of the awesome people I met with, I didn’t want to limit it to the top 2 or 3. Today’s post will be my top takeaways from looking at all 7 of these interviews together. Now, most people do things like this at the end of the year, but I was taking some time off and I am pairing it with some announcements. Let’s start with announcements before moving on to the takeaways! It has taken me long enough, but I am happy to announce that my website is up and running. You can find it here: drnickdavies.com . Check this out for information about me, along with finding out when I’ve published articles or been in the media. You can also find contact information to reach out if you ever want to talk or book me for services. I will be on an Education Week panel on Emotional Intelligence this week on Thursday January 11! Follow this link to register and find out more information. Feedspot, a ranking website, ranked the podcast in the top 25 for Monday Morning Podcasts! Check out the whole list here . Now, turning back to the top posts of 2023. After going through all of the information, I couldn’t help but group everything into parts of the Leadership FRAMEwork. The Leadership FRAMEwork was a large focal point of mine during 2023, and I introduced it in depth on the SEEing to Lead Podcast . F - Find Opportunities. R - Relationships. A - Align your values, goals, and passions. M - Master Your Craft. E - Execute and Take Action. Looking ahead to 2024, my main takeaways from today also connect to The Time Starved School Leader (stay tuned as I will release more information on that coming soon!). The 7 top posts were (in order of when I posted them). Taj Jensen - There is No Endpoint as a School Leader Episode #3 Nathaniel Clark - Never Apologize for the Hustle Episode #5 Mike Murphy - Have the Courage to Strive for Excellence Episode #11 Tracey Eduo - Pay It Forward Episode #18 Bobby Dodd - Get Your Ego Out the Door Episode #26 Matt Dixon - Journey to Your Own Brand of Excellence Episode #28 Jayne Ellsperman - Every Child Should Attend a High Performing School Episode #35…
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You Are the Example: I have been committed to posting articles every week for over a year. Based on what I’ve learned from leaders, I am going to start posting less than I have been. I will still post almost every week, but I will take time off to recharge and ‘turn off.’ I want to commit to doing this for the long run and not get burned out along the way!…
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Build Even Better Relationships: I met with Doug Whitewolff for a great conversation focused on AI. Check out Doug’s website: https://www.transformationmath.com/ for more information about what he does and how he might be able to support you! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. What Work Are You Doing Now that You Don’t Need to be Doing? The More We Use AI, The Better Our Relationships Need to Be Use Mindfulness Practices…
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Don’t Do More, Be More: I met with Dr. Corissa Mazurkiewicz for a fantastic conversation. We talked about many things, but there was a theme of being present in your work and life. I appreciated how she connected my questions on leadership to both education and being a parent. Here are my three key takeaways. Have a Mentor in This Work Must Sustain Yourself Does Your Work Align with What You Want?…
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The Work Will Be There Tomorrow: I met with Mark Shellinger, the Director of the National SAM Inovation Project https://www.samprocess.com/ . Will Parker and Kerensa Wing encouraged me to look into his work, and they were right! Mark and I had a great conversation about the SAM process and how systems are so important to leaders. I encourage you to check out what the website and see how it could positively impact you! I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Be An Instructional Leader Need To Be Your Best Self How Do You Handle 2 Minute Hallway Conversations?…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWho Wants to be a Great Superintendent and a Miserable Father?: Over the past year I met with 7 leaders from the US and UK who, for one reason or another, asked me to not post about the individual conversations. Over the next two weeks I will be posting about my ‘unreleased interviews.’ What follows are the main themes after synthesizing those 7 interviews! Part 2: 1. Find Your Drive 2. Get Clear about your values 3. Get in alignment…
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Take the Roast out of the Oven: Over the past year I met with 7 leaders from the US and UK who, for one reason or another, asked me to not post about the individual conversations. Over the next two weeks I will be posting about my ‘unreleased interviews.’ What follows are the main themes after synthesizing those 7 interviews! Part 1: Consistently Take Action Build Relationships Take Control…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedEvery Child Should Attend a High Performing School: I met with Jayne Ellspermann, the 2015 National Principal of the Year, past NASSP President, Tedx speaker, and the list goes on! She now works for herself as a school leadership development expert. Make sure to reach out to her if you need an excellent consultant to work with! We had a great early morning (for me) conversation. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. People over paper If you weren’t here, who would do this task? Be intentional with your time…
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Not One Darn Thing Can Be Done By Yourself: I met with Dr. Mary Templeton, the superintendent of the Washougal School District in Washington. Washougal is a fast growing community, and the school district is doing some great things! https://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Can’t Be Done = See A New Pathway Everyone Needs Opportunities If You Don’t Take Care of Yourself, You Won’t Last…
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Be Mission Driven: I met with Dr. Talina Corvus for an excellent conversation. Dr. Corvus is the director of Pacific University’s PhD in Education and Leadership program. If you have any interest in earning a PhD, check this program out! https://www.pacificu.edu/phd-education-leadership I have been fortunate enough to know Dr. Corvus for a few years, and this conversation only deepened my respect for her. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Not Goal Driven but Mission Driven Set Your Schedule Take Care of Yourself…
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Accomplish Your Vision by Focusing on Others: I met with Niiamah Ashong for a great conversation! Niiamah is an entrepreneur and coach, and I encourage you to check out his website for more information about what he has to offer! https://niiamahashong.com/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. You have Everything You Already Need Live Your Mission Out Loud Value Energy over Time…
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You Have Never Arrived: I met with Kerensa Wing, a former principal and current educational consultant. Kerensa was the 2020 NASSP National Principal of the Year, and we had a great and practical conversation about school leadership! Make sure to check our what she has to offer on her website: https://sites.google.com/kwingelevatesleaders.org/kwing-elevates-leaders/home We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Shift Your Mindset I mention Clifton Strengths during this section Where you Spend Your Time Shows Your Values I mention SAMs during this section Regardless of what you are doing, be present…
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Every Action Must Be Intentional: I met with the inspiring Jim Wichman recently for a conversation that left me with more energy than when I started! Jim is a longtime administrator with a strong track record of success in schools. Make sure you check out his website to see what he might be able to offer your school or district: https://linktr.ee/inspirededification We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Never Accept That Things Have to be the Way They Are Show People They are Valued Partner with People who Balance You…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTeachers’ Emotional Wellness Impacts the Classroom: I met with Dr. Rana Razzaque for an awesome conversation about mindfulness and its impact on our educational system. This was a different conversation than my normal leadership focus, but I was so interested in the topic that I wanted to learn as much as I could during our time together! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Mindfulness Practices and the Impact on the Classroom Start with a Mindful Activity Is Your Work Having an Impact?…
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Journey to Your Own Brand of Excellence: I met with Matt Dixon, founder of Purple Patch Fitness. He has been extremely successful as a professional triathlete coach and as a business owner. He has written multiple books and hosts a weekly podcast as well. Check out his website: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/ . I cannot recommend highly enough his podcast and his book The Fast Track Triathlete. Even if you have no interest in triathlons, I believe what he teaches is applicable in just about any area of life - Podcast Episode 251 Lesson from Leaders comes to mind. This was really tough, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Evolve or Die It’s Not About the Outcomes The Sunday Special Listen: https://t.ly/ad7a Check out the article for more detail on each takeaway. Thank you for your time and advice!…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNever Lose the Capacity for Bold, Audacious Ideas: I met with Dr. Brent Chrite, the president of Bentley University. I was fortunate to meet Dr. Chrite in person at the Global Minded Conference in June, and then I was able to listen to him speak on a keynote panel. What an inspiring leader! Make sure you check out the great things being done at Bentley University https://www.bentley.edu/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Never belittle or disrespect people Outwork people and be bold Well Balanced Life…
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Get Your Ego Out the Door: I met with Bobby Dodd, a National Digital Principal of the Year and overall awesome school leader. I was able to hear him speak at the NASSP Ignite conference and we later met to talk about more specifics of leadership. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. What are your Protocols? How can I Help Other People? Get Organized…
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On the Other Side of Discomfort is Joy: I met with Dr. Colleen Kelley, an Army Veteran, college professor, and comic strip writer. Dr. Kelley not only writes comics, but they are about organic chemistry and they are geared towards kids aged 8-10! Check them out: https://kidschemicalsolutions.com/ She is passionate about creating equitable outcomes for all students, particularly around getting underrepresented students into medical school. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. No Course should be a gatekeeper What I’m teaching isn’t all that important Connect with people Authentically…
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Be a Dream Maker for Kids:I met with Dr. Cynthia Clauson, a veteran administrator and superintendent from the state of Washington. Ted Howard connected us because Dr. Clauson has been such a good mentor to him and many other successful school leaders. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Your Family Cannot be Second Fiddle Listen and Learn Be a Dream Maker for Kids…
One Step at a Time: I met with Jenn David-Lang, a former teacher and administrator and now she writes the Main Idea. https://www.themainidea.net/ Jenn reads books and then writes detailed summaries so educators can still get the main idea without reading the entire thing. This is an extremely valuable tool for time-starved principals everywhere! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Schools are learning places Bird by Bird No one is going to tell you what to do next…
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Be Humble and Don’t be a Jerk!: I met with Kim Marshall, who writes the Marshall Memo each week. If you haven’t seen his work, I strongly suggest you check it out! https://marshallmemo.com/ He does an excellent job synthesizing a lot of work so we don’t have to! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Spread Your Net What percentage of the time are you doing things that you like? Power of Formative Assessments…
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Drink A Lot of Water: I met with Ted Howard, an assistant superintendent in Seattle. We had a great conversation that was extremely practical and filled with great tips to be successful in this work (like drinking a lot of water!) We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Find Sustainability as a Leader Be interested and really curious If you love kids, you always give them chances…
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See Things From a Different Perspective: I met with Mike Pirollo for a fascinating conversation. Mike is a former teacher who now helps design school spaces. He gave me some perspectives on education that I’ve never thought about before! You can find out more about him and his work on his website: https://www.mlpid.com/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Why are we wasting money on beautiful buildings that don’t serve students? Different experiences make you better Push yourself…
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We’re here for the kids! I met with Eric Sobotta, superintendent of the Reardan-Edwall School District. We had a fun conversation about leadership, and Eric was recently on the Outliers in Education CEE podcast with Erich Bolz and Eric Price. I encourage you to listen to the awesome things being done at the Reardan-Edwall School District! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Learn Every Day Serve Culture Change is Hard Work…
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Pay it Forward: I met with Dr. Tracey Edou, superintendent of Cascade School District. She was great to meet with and had very practical advice to put to use right away! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Leaders need to be well rounded Build Relationships See it through…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI’ve Never Met a Teacher Who Didn’t Want to be Great. I met with Jimmy Casas recently for an incredible conversation. Jimmy is one of the absolute best people out there when it comes to school leadership. You can find more about Jimmy on his website: https://www.jimmycasas.com/ I encourage you to check that out, listen to one of his two podcasts, and check out his publishing website as well: https://www.connectedd.org/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Have Frameworks that Move you Forward Be a Champion of Your People Bring the Best Version of Yourself…
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SEEing to Lead: I met with Dr. Chris Jones for an awesome conversation! You can find out more about Dr. Jones on his website: https://teamjonesedu.com/ He is a principal of the year, hosts a weekly podcast, has a book, SEEing to Lead, and so much more. I strongly encourage all of you to check these out! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Learn to Prioritize There is no Such Thing as a Work-Life Balance Move Up with Yourself First…
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Love Kids and Teach: I met with Jason Smith, the Principal of the Year from Rogers High School. He was extremely inspiring, and I have put his advice to use since we first talked in March. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Don’t Micromanage Teachers Build Relationships Bring It Every Day…
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What If I’m Not the Best Teacher? I met with John Faig for a thought provoking conversation about education. Check out John’s profile for links and more information about him! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Teaching and Businesses MVP Teaching Skills Tear it Down and Rebuild It…
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We are a connected Species: I met with Mark Williams for my farthest conversation (Thanks Zoom!). Dr. Williams is located in Australia, and he is doing great work as a neuroscientist, and his book, The Connected Species is coming out soon. Check out his website for more information! https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. We are a Connected Species Everyone has a Different Perspective School is amazing and can Change lives…
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Be a Quiet Listener: I met with Erin Moore, who just officially left the classroom to be a full-time education consultant (after taking a year of leave)! Check out Erin’s website for what she has to offer https://www.erinmooreconsulting.com/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Keep a Hand in the Classroom Wow People Be a Quiet Listener…
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Have the Courage to Strive for Excellence: I met with Mike Murphy for an excellent conversation on leadership. Mike is a consultant for Educational Directions (link) and I encourage you to check them out if you are looking for work around the country. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. LITER Habits Surround yourself with a team of mentors How do I make school more interesting for kids?…
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Let Your Work Speak for Yourself: I met with Dr. Scott Seaman, the executive director of AWSP. Dr. Seaman was a longtime principal, who has become known for his work with the Principal Leadership Paradigm . Check out this awesome resource. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Run (yes, just run!) Be Care of Your Ego Creating Hope for All…
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Learning Should be Joyful and Awesome! I met with Mike Anderson, a former teacher and current educational consultant. I encourage you to check out his work at his website: https://leadinggreatlearning.com/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Don’t Be Passive Nurture Relationships Learning Should be Joyful and Awesome…
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Pay Attention!: I met with Carol Carter for an excellent conversation. She is a passionate leader, and is getting ready to host the Global MindED conference in June. I will be on one of their Education panels, and I encourage you to consider attending! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Pay Attention Set Priorities Learn to Network…
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We are in the Getting Better Business: I met with Robert Maddox, a superintendent in South Carolina. We had a great conversation early on a Monday morning that inspired me for the week! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. We are in the getting better business Who you spend your time with is important Why do you have the goals you have?…
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Be Present on the Journey: I met with Frederick Buskey for a great conversation on being an associate principal and learnings in his career. Check out his website and blog! https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Be Present It’s all about relationships Keep Learning…
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Never Apologize for the Hustle: I met with Nate Clark - What an incredible conversation! Nate had some great ideas that I have already been sharing with my colleagues. I encourage you all to check out his work: https://watchpolaris.com/. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Never apologize for the hustle Premortems What is your default setting?…
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I met with Bena Kallick for an inspiring conversation. Check out the Habits of Mind website: https://www.habitsofmindinstitute.org/ there is a ton of great information on here! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Listening with Understanding and Empathy Take Responsible Risks Find Good Partners Listen for more detail on each takeaway, plus Dr. Kallick’s book recommendations! Thank you for your time and advice!…
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Episode #3 - There is no end point as a school leader: I met with Taj Jensen for a fantastic conversation! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. There is no such thing as balance Every conversation needs to be about kids Reading is a human right I also talk about Taj’s book recommendation and a Misogi Challenge!…
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Episode #2 The Blueprint is to Help Others: I met with Doug Kaplicky and share my thoughts from that conversation. Here are 3 takeaways: Service Support Promoting I also share multiple books that Doug recommends!
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1 If It's An Issue for You, It's Probably an Issue for Someone Else 7:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIf it’s an issue for you, it’s probably an issue for others: I met with teacher, speaker, and presenter, Kimberly Rotter for an excellent conversation on growing as a leader. Here are my takeaways from that conversation: Thoughts on presenting at conferences Flexibility It’s all about connection
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