Our Last Dumpster Fire
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Our Last Dumpster Fire

  It has been 0 days since our last dumpster fire.  The dumpster fire has unfortunately become a recurring part of our daily rituals.  It could be an overwhelming email,…
Enhancing PD & School Leadership Podcast
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Enhancing PD & School Leadership Podcast

  I recently had the chance to join Jessica Shelley on the Bridging the Education Gap podcast. We had the opportunity to talk about my journey into education, how coaching…
Autopilot Book Cover Reveal
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Autopilot Book Cover Reveal

  I'm excited to share the cover for my latest book - Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders. I'm very excited for this new book because Autopilot is all about…
The Firewall
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The Firewall

  You need a firewall. It keeps you safe. While digital distractions are relentless, you need to filter what gets in. Set a boundary for your attention. Don't let others…
Delegate and Elevate
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Delegate and Elevate

  Many of us suffer from being busy. Visible activity, often mistaken for productivity, keeps us trapped.  Instead, let’s choose inaction. Not laziness but being strategic and deliberate. We are…
Distraction is a Problem
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Distraction is a Problem

  Inspired by the latest episode of The Next Big Idea podcast titled How to Break Up with Your Phone.   If you are currently reading this on your phone,…
The Great Time Heist
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The Great Time Heist

  I'm listening to Jon Acuff's audiobook All It Takes Is A Goal. In the book, Jon describes stealing time in fifteen minute increments. Waiting to pick up a child…
The Non-Specific
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The Non-Specific

  As educators, we try to be masters of multitasking. While it’s not a strategy that I would suggest, teachers try to juggle lesson plans, grading, meetings, parent emails, professional…