The Fear of No

The Fear of No

  It’s much easier to fear NO than it is to anticipate YES. Most of the time, it can feel like YES is improbable. Maybe YES just seems like maybe.…
Hitting the Wall

Hitting the Wall

  It’s way too early to be hitting the wall. It’s only January. It’s not even like we ran into the wall. It’s more like the wall jumped up and…
3 Questions to Kick Off the Year!

3 Questions to Kick Off the Year!

  Start the year with these three questions:   What is the meaningful project that you (or your students) would want to complete right now?What steps would you need to…
My Might Do List for 2022

My Might Do List for 2022

  I spent the last week of 2021 rereading Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day. One section of the book describes the power of a might…
Not This Year

Not This Year

  It’s only natural to reflect as the calendar changes from one year to the next. It’s a strange time in schools, as there are still six months left, and…
Day 12 of #TheSecretSauce

Day 12 of #TheSecretSauce

  Welcome to Day 12 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on connecting with others! Share your favorite strategies, resources, and ideas that make up your…
Day 11 of #The SecretSauce

Day 11 of #The SecretSauce

  Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on Planning for Sick Days! Share your favorite strategies, resources, and ideas that make up…
Day 10 of #TheSecretSauce

Day 10 of #TheSecretSauce

  Welcome to Day 10 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on Avoiding Time Sucks! Share your favorite strategies, resources, and ideas that make up your…
Day 9 of #TheSecretSauce

Day 9 of #TheSecretSauce

  Welcome to Day 9 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on Building Better Relationships with Families! Share your favorite strategies, resources, and ideas that make…
Day 8 of #TheSecretSauce

Day 8 of #TheSecretSauce

  Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Days of Secret Sauce! Today, we focus on Creating a Culture of Mistake-Making! Share your favorite strategies, resources, and ideas that make…