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Aug 8, 2026
Saturday Stories Leadership Kit: Read Lots of Books — The Story That Changed It
In this Saturday Stories episode, I continue the Leadership Kit focus on imagination with the skill Read Lots of Books. Through the story The Story That Changed It,…
Jun 29, 2026
What I’m Taking Back from the PLC at Work Institute in Las Vegas
In this episode, I take a step back after the PLC at Work Institute in Las Vegas to reflect on what I'm actually bringing home with me. Attending…
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 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 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 15, 2026
Why This Conference Mattered: Reflections from a National Education Conference in Las Vegas
In this episode, I reflect on attending a national education conference in Las Vegas as part of a Winnebago Public Schools team helping lead our professional learning community…
Jun 6, 2026
Saturday Stories Leadership Kit: Work Together — The Talent Show
In this Saturday Stories Leadership Kit episode, I introduce a new leadership value: helping others. The featured story, The Talent Show, focuses on the teamwork skill of working…
May 30, 2026
Saturday Stories Leadership Kit: Stop Hatred and Meanness — That’s Not Funny
In this Saturday Stories Leadership Kit episode, I introduce the value of sensitivity to differences and the skill of stopping hatred and meanness. The story, “That’s Not Funny,”…