rczyz – Four O'Clock Faculty

Promote Yourself to Chief Wellness Officer

There's a chance that those supervising aren't looking out for your well being. You might hear platitudes about self-care. You might receive messages about taking care of yourself while…

rczyz May 13, 2026

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More is Not More

Inspired by the Next Big Idea Podcast episode, “You’re in the Hospitality Business (Whether You Know It or Not)” with Will Guidara. Even though he works in the restaurant…

rczyz May 5, 2026

Autopilot

Start Leading What Matters: A Productive Conversation Podcast

I recently had the chance to join Mike Vardy for A Productive Conversation. On the podcast, we had the opportunity to discuss several key points surrounding Autopilot and all…

rczyz April 29, 2026

Autopilot

Just Hit Send

You sit there and listen. You look at the agenda. You realize that all of this could have been done differently. Each glorious detail could have been thought up.…

rczyz April 22, 2026

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An Analog Renaissance

I've read a lot lately about the phone bans in schools. Many more are also calling for the ban to extend to tablets, computers, laptops, and other devices in…

rczyz April 14, 2026

Autopilot

Hit Delete: Why the Most Productive Act You Can Do is Stop Doing Three Things

There are times when I end up with too much on my plate. It's usually the fires and disasters that cause all of the stress. My To-Do list piles…

rczyz April 8, 2026

Autopilot

Radical Sustainability

We think we've mastered time management. Block off our schedules. Color code our calendars. Wake up at 5am to take advantage of morning hours. We should have "enough" time…

rczyz March 30, 2026

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Ultimate Boredom: The 10 Minute Do Nothing Challenge

Our students are trapped in a cycle of constant technology and busyness. The concept of idle hands no longer exists. Overscheduled and overstimulated, our students have lost the ability…

rczyz March 24, 2026

Autopilot

Closing Time – On the Importance of a Shutdown Ritual

Closing Time. (I know you are all singing along right now!) Open all the doors and let you out into the world. I would love to praise the…

rczyz March 17, 2026

Autopilot

The Un-Newsletter

It's a definite conundrum. You want colleagues to be informed but you don't want to overwhelm them with information. As a school principal, I spend a considerable amount of…

rczyz March 10, 2026