Two Hours Late
I once showed up two hours late for a job interview. I had woken up early, gotten ready, then…
Tag: Motivation
Choosing Your Next Project
There are usually a million different things that you could be working on. Sometimes it’s hard to turn down…
Did I Give?
Every day, you should ask yourself this question: Did I give more than I took? If the answer is…
What Do Principals Really Do?
Last week, this picture was shared with me on Twitter with the caption, “What do Principals really do?” The…
Preparing for the Future
Over the years, I’ve heard many educators talking about preparing students for the future. They discuss getting students…
A Week of Yes
I’ve written before about the Yes, If mentality: Starting today, what if you said YES for the entire week?…
Build Your Truth
Inspired by Seth today. Every school community has a truth. Sometimes the truth is out in the open.…
Lead with your Chin
Leading with one’s chin refers to a boxer leaving his or her chin wide open and unprotected. It is…
Inherent Value
If a student is interested in learning something, there’s inherently a value in that. So many times we dismiss…
What He Said
My morning did not go so well. From the moment I walked in, I was besieged with complaints, students…