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5 Book Picks for Summer
Check out these books this summer. Four choices to get you thinking, and one to get you laughing! Enjoy! Rich (@RACzyz)
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Punched in the Mouth
Mike Tyson was once being interviewed before a boxing match. When he was asked by the interviewer if he would be able to adapt to the other boxer's different…
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Constant Improvement
Trevor always tells me that it is important to be doing stuff. Trying, tinkering, making, writing, thinking, anything-ing. When you are constantly trying stuff, and inevitably failing, you…
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The Title on the Door
The best thing you can do in a leadership role is to check your ego at the door. If you focus too much on the title on the door,…
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End of Year Checklist
It's about that time of year in many schools where we provide each teacher with an end of year checklist. Each teacher will check off items to show that…
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A Grown Man Coloring
I am a grown man. And the other night, I colored for several hours. A beautiful botanical garden. I had initially joined my son, who was peacefully coloring…
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5 Ways to Continue Learning This Summer
Summer break is just around the corner. Try these activities to keep yourself up-to-date during the break. Continue learning and connecting to improve for next year! Rich (@RACzyz)
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The Peanut Gallery
We often admonish the peanut gallery for criticism and heckling. However, we can learn from those who hate the idea of what we are doing. They may point out…
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On Pirates and Complications
Today, I share some simple advice from everyone’s favorite Pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow. (Apologies to Dave Burgess!) Last week, I was watching Dead Man's Chest in preparation for the…
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Being Available
Sometimes, it is simply about being available. When someone wants to talk… Or share… Or confide… Or collaborate… Or just needs someone to listen… Make sure that…