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Almost Innovation
There is no such thing as almost innovation. You are either in or you are out. Innovation can be a slow process, but it can't be done halfway. It…
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What Business Are You In?
I was listening to author of the book, A More Beautiful Question, Warren Berger this morning on my drive into work. He recommended that every organization ask themselves…
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#KindnessConnected
In a world where social media often allows for the worst of humanity to take center stage, let's take advantage of social media to instead to celebrate the spirit…
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I am not making a difference
I am not making a difference. These are the words that I uttered as I considered my future. I was two years out of college, working outside of my…
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The Conversation Conundrum
As educators, we are not having enough meaningful conversations. We are not talking to our colleagues enough. We are not having enough meaningful conversations with students. We are not…
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No Instruction Manual
Have you ever gotten ready to build a Lego set and not been able to find the instruction manual? Were you terrified? Or was it freeing? I've always…
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Cool Dudes
"The only thing to remember about cool dudes is that they never give up." My son told me this after I had experienced a particularly rough day. It made all…
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Sticktoitiveness
My son received his first skateboard a few weeks ago. With memories of my own first board and now recognizing that I was a responsible adult, I made sure I took…
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Unresponsiveness
I always find it odd, perplexing actually, when teachers complain about the things that their students can’t do, don’t do, won’t do or struggle with. Isn’t that why…
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Something Else More Beautiful
We usually look for huge victories which are resounding in their immediate impact. Sometimes, a momentary shift does not seem like this type of victory. It can be…