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Jun 27, 2026
Saturday Stories: Leadership Kit — Think Differently and Be Creative: The Unusual Idea
In this Saturday Stories episode, I introduce a brand-new Leadership Kit value: Imagination. Leadership isn't always about having the quickest answer or solving the biggest problem. Sometimes leadership…
Jun 26, 2026
Eric Twadell: Beyond PLC Lite — Digging Deeper Into the Three Big Ideas of a PLC at Work
In this episode, I reflect on Eric Twadell’s presentation about moving beyond “PLC Lite” from a national education conference in Las Vegas. His message challenged educators to recognize…
Jun 25, 2026
Tim Brown: Helping Students Believe They Can — Building Self-Efficacy Through Reflection and Goal Setting
In this episode, I reflect on Tim Brown’s presentation about self-efficacy, reflection, and goal setting from a national education conference in Las Vegas. His message focused on helping…
Jun 24, 2026
Jason Hillman: The Impact of Trauma — A Personal Story
In this episode, I reflect on Jason Hillman’s powerful presentation about trauma from a national education conference in Las Vegas. Rather than building his session around a framework…
Jun 23, 2026
Regina Stephens Owens: Your Physical, Mental, and Relational Wellness — Thriving at Work and at Home
In this episode, I reflect on Regina Stephens Owens’ presentation about physical, mental, and relational wellness from a national education conference in Las Vegas. Teaching is deeply rewarding,…
Jun 22, 2026
Anthony Muhammad: Transforming School Culture 2.0 — Why Culture Is Important Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
In this episode, I reflect on Anthony Muhammad’s presentation, Transforming School Culture 2.0, from a national education conference in Las Vegas. His message reinforced one of the strongest…
Jun 21, 2026
Sunday School for Teachers: Gideon — Leading When You Feel Inadequate
In this week's Sunday School for Teachers, we reflect on the story of Gideon from Judges chapters 6 and 7. Gideon didn't see himself as a leader. He…
Jun 20, 2026
Saturday Stories: Leadership Kit — Help Your Family
In this week's Saturday Stories episode, we continue exploring the Leadership Kit value of helping others by focusing on one of the most important places leadership begins—at home.…
Jun 19, 2026
Maria Nelson: Belief Equals Action — Every Teacher, Every Team, Every Student
In this episode, I reflect on Maria Nelson's inspiring presentation from a national education conference in Las Vegas and the powerful connection between belief and action. While many…
Jun 18, 2026
Jason Hillman: The Impact of School Culture — We Have to Get It Right
In this episode, I reflect on Jason Hillman's presentation from a national education conference in Las Vegas and the powerful reminder that school culture influences nearly everything that…
Jun 17, 2026
Regina Stephens Owens: The WHY Effect 2.0 — Intentional Systems Produce Inspirational Cultures
In this episode, I reflect on one of the conference presenters who impacted me the most: Regina Stephens Owens. Before she ever stepped onto the stage, she demonstrated…
Jun 16, 2026
Mike Mattos: All In — Digging Deeper into Becoming a True Professional Learning Community
In this episode, I reflect on Mike Mattos's keynote presentation at a national education conference in Las Vegas. As one of the leading voices in the Professional Learning…