Whereas my previous blog outlined ten general principles for healthy living, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the diet...

One day in 2013, my buddy Monterio and I were lifting weights at the gym. During this particular workout, Monterio and I had low energy...

Walk into any bookstore and you'll find countless personal finance books promoting specialized budgets. In these texts, authors provide...

Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time. In his 15 seasons in the NBA, Jordan won six NBA titles...

“The person who stops studying merely because they have finished school is forever hopelessly doomed to mediocrity, no matter what their...

As a beginning school administrator, I thought I had everything figured out. Rather than commit to lifelong learning and implement “best...

During my first day of work as a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools in 2007, all 60 faculty members gathered in the auditorium. As is...

“When I have a car, I’ll finally be happy!” “When I go to college, I’ll finally be happy!” “When I get a girlfriend, I’ll finally be...

Ahhhhh ... the last day of work. Kids are gone, grades are submitted, rooms are packed, and summer break is imminent. On this final day,...

One of a school leader’s most important responsibilities is guiding the community through a process of asking money for building...

Today’s school leaders are dealing with more bureaucracy and political pressure than ever before. For example, during the COVID-19...

Amazing things happen in schools every day. Each building is full of support staff, teachers, and administrators who pour energy into the...

We all have those special music playlists we turn to during life's events. Whether we are planning a weekend road trip, recovering from a...

In The Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath share the following: The lack of attention paid to an employee’s first day is mind-boggling....

When asked to share the biggest challenge facing today’s schools, one answer has risen to the top for school leaders: the teacher...

For the longest time, school leaders have been advised to avoid being Facebook friends with employees. “You don’t want to get too close...

Regardless of your position in a school district, you will always report to someone. Teachers report to an administrator. Administrators...

“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...

On The Group Project Podcast, I interview school leaders from around the country. One of my favorite parts of the interview is asking...

When 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...

Leaders across all professions now live in a “what have you done for me lately” culture. Rather than consider what they have done over...

“We're looking for someone with experience.” Aspiring school leaders hear this all the time when trying to move up the administrative...

“I’m Calling My Lawyer!” Educational leaders hear this all the time. Often, these statements come from upset parents who believe schools...

“We just need to pay staff more money." This is the most common solution for employee retention. Schools across the country are jumping...