Two Hours Late

Two Hours Late

  I once showed up two hours late for a job interview.  I had woken up early, gotten ready, then left early for the interview which was about 75 minutes…
Choosing Your Next Project

Choosing Your Next Project

  There are usually a million different things that you could be working on. Sometimes it's hard to turn down an offer when it comes your way. Try to ask…
Did I Give?

Did I Give?

  Every day, you should ask yourself this question: Did I give more than I took?  If the answer is yes, then you have had a meaningful day.  If the…
What Do Principals Really Do?

What Do Principals Really Do?

  Last week, this picture was shared with me on Twitter with the caption, "What do Principals really do?" The answer, of course, as shared by a first grade student,…
Preparing for the Future

Preparing for the Future

  Over the years, I’ve heard many educators talking about preparing students for the future.   They discuss getting students ready for next year or for middle school or for…
A Week of Yes

A Week of Yes

  I’ve written before about the Yes, If mentality: Starting today, what if you said YES for the entire week?   If a student wants to try something new… Say…
Build Your Truth

Build Your Truth

  Inspired by Seth today.   Every school community has a truth.  Sometimes the truth is out in the open. (This is who we are.) Sometimes the truth is hidden…
Lead with your Chin

Lead with your Chin

  Leading with one's chin refers to a boxer leaving his or her chin wide open and unprotected. It is considered a risk because it exposes the boxer. Leading with…
Inherent Value

Inherent Value

  If a student is interested in learning something, there's inherently a value in that.  So many times we dismiss what a student wants to learn because we consider it…
What He Said

What He Said

  My morning did not go so well. From the moment I walked in, I was besieged with complaints, students having difficulty, phone calls I needed to return, and several…