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Shiny Happy People
It’s the first day of school, and everyone is at their shiny, happy best. Everyone is trying to impress. Students, teachers, parents, administrators. More important than the team building…
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No Comment
Usually in an interview when someone does not want to say something, or wants to avoid answering a specific question, they’ll respond with a simple “no comment.” When working…
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Tasks Versus Outcomes
Inspired by the 5AM Miracle Podcast with Jeff Sanders and Guest Megan Hyatt Miller. Anyone can complete tasks on a regular basis. But the truly productive are able…
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Attending to PD
It’s hard to fully commit when you are in an online meeting. The irresistible urge to multitask and complete other things on your To Do list calls to you.…
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Setting the (Uns)Table
This time of year is usually about pulling together the final details prior to the start of school. Setting the table usually follows a standard pattern, and can be…
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Stay Grounded
You can have an outlandish idea but you always have to consider the practicality. Is it feasible? Does the idea have any chance of working? Does it have any…
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Think Simple.
It's not time to complicate things. We need to go back to the basics. We need to scale back and focus on what's important. Think simple. Eliminate anything that…
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The First Time Slot
Throughout my career, I've sat through a lot of interviews. I've been on both sides of the table, as both interviewee and interviewer. I know that it is a…
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Consumption or Creation?
I just finished listening to the latest episode of the Cult of Pedagogy podcast titled "Why You Should Bring Podcasts Into Your Classroom." The episode featured a lively discussion…
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Adding Value
How do you add value to your team? It’s by noticing the small details that others don’t. It’s by putting forth the extra effort that others won’t. It’s questioning…