We Are All Captains
I recently listened to the Worklife podcast with Adam Grant, in which he joined the Butler Bulldogs basketball team…
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Kids, Mistakes, and Learning
Kids are going to make mistakes. Little mistakes that have very little impact. Big, bone-headed mistakes that cause pain…
Easy Like Sunday Morning
One of my favorite songs of all time is the cover version of “Easy” by Faith No More. If you…
PD Days
Our school-based PD days can tell us a lot about how educators view our professional learning opportunities. They can…
Your Message
On his recent podcast, Tim Ferriss asked Author Daniel Pink the following question: If you could share one message or…
Being Defensive
It seems like we spend a lot of our time being defensive. It might be when presented with something…
Center of Attention
They say that every picture tells a story. Think about what this picture says. The teacher desk is…
Why the Arts Matter
Great music fosters joy and connection. Great books foster joy and connection. Great plays foster joy and connection. Great…
Learning to Shout
Do you remember the Silhouette sketch from the classic TV show, The Electric Company? Two people in silhouette would…
Lunch Today
When the world is trying to tell you something, you need to listen. I was talking to our…