Let's Just Be FriendsFor the longest time, school leaders have been advised to avoid being Facebook friends with employees. “You don’t want to get too close...
My Top 10 "Revenge" SongsWe all have those special music playlists we turn to during life events. Whether we are planning a football tailgate, wedding reception,...
Every Day is Bosses DayRegardless of your position in a school district, you will always report to someone. Teachers report to an administrator. Administrators...
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen?“You don’t want too many cooks in the kitchen!” This phrase is used to suggest when too many people work on the same project, the quality...
You're Not the ExpertOn The Group Project Podcast, I interview school leaders from around the country. One of my favorite parts of the interview is asking...
No SurprisesWhen I accepted my first school superintendent role in 2018, I wasn’t sure what to expect. To prepare for the position, I reached out to...
Getting OldOne day in 2013, my buddy Monterio and I were lifting weights at the gym. During this particular workout, Monterio and I had low energy...
The Grass Isn't Always GreenerLeaders across all professions now live in a “what have you done for me lately” culture. Rather than consider what they have done over...
Discipline = FreedomMichael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time. In his 15 seasons in the NBA, Jordan won six NBA titles...
"We're Looking For Someone with Experience"“We're looking for someone with experience.” Aspiring school leaders hear this all the time when trying to move up the administrative...
You'd Better Lawyer Up!“I’m Calling My Lawyer!” Educational leaders hear this all the time. Often, these statements come from upset parents who believe schools...
The TRUE Drivers of Employee Retention“We just need to pay staff more money." This is the most common solution for employee retention. Schools across the country are jumping...
Sneak Peek: Book #2!!The following is an introduction to my second book set to publish this summer. Since I am in the development stages, feel free to email...
Perception is RealityAmazing things happen in every school. Each day, support staff, teachers, and administrators pour their energy into doing what is best...
Six Tips for Passing a Bond Referendum“Boring!!” you might think upon reading this title. Certainly, the words “bond” and “referendum” aren’t the sexiest words around....
Next Man (or Woman) UpA couple years ago I discovered that one of our administrators was being courted by a nearby district for an open position. The...
Employee Management 101By now, you’ve likely heard the Jim Collins “bus” analogy. In Good to Great, Collins suggests that leaders of great organizations make...
Get Fit at Any AgeIn two previous blogs posts (here and here) we briefly discussed several key components of a healthy lifestyle. This section provides a...
Once a Trojan, Always a TrojanGood Morning STC Staff, It is with mixed emotions that I announce I have accepted the position of Superintendent for the Waterloo...
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021My goal is simple: write one blog post per week. In 2021, I met this goal and published more than 50 blog posts. "Why do you spend so...
10 Things I Learned in 2021When I was growing up, my mom had a tradition where she asked my siblings and I to share our "highlights" and "lowlights" during dinner....
Love ... Actually?“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of The Year” Those are the words that begin Andy Williams’ famous 1963 song. Regardless of what you...
Top 10 Books I Read in 2021My reading goal is simple: Read 30 minutes a day. When done consistently day after day, this translates to finishing dozens of books a...
The Teacher Shortage SolutionWhen school leaders are asked to share their biggest challenge, one answer has risen to the top: the teacher shortage. Certainly, there...