December 17, 2022
On December 3, 2022, my Purdue Boilermakers got to play in the Big Ten Football Championship. They lost to Michigan, 22-36. But, really? They won. To me, it felt like Read more…
September 30, 2022
Hello, Friends! I have missed you! It has been a while, right? Since we last talked, a few things have changed. It’s been over six months since I hit “Publish.” Read more…
January 29, 2022
Getting it wrong is a dead end… unless… Working to get it right is a you-turn. Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever said something you wanted to Read more…
December 31, 2021
Hey, Friends. I’m sorry. I just couldn’t do it this year. I’m exhausted. With so much happening in 2020-2021, I just needed to take a few moments for me. Instead Read more…
December 30, 2021
I’ll never forget this conversation I was having with a colleague a few months ago. Given these unique times of 2020-2021, our friendly banter grew into a little more. We Read more…
December 28, 2021
Last week, I went to the store to pick out a card for my wife. While scanning the shelves, I was taken aback by the overwhelming selection, the analytical shoppers Read more…
December 19, 2021
It’s not your fault. In that moment, in that context, and with all the information you had at the time? You did the best you could. You made the right Read more…
November 12, 2021
I can’t believe that this actually happened. It was just lunch. After all my reading, researching, and reflecting on best practices, here was daring leadership right in front of my Read more…
August 7, 2021
It’s a first! Twice? I never thought I would see this in any sport–let alone the Olympics. Check it out: Such a medals-winning moment! Yet, it would not go unnoticed, Read more…
July 31, 2021
Nearly by definition, educators are a passionate people. Indeed, the work is sacred. Getting it right might require unique character, values, and skills. I’m thoroughly thinking through more… perceptions as Read more…
July 18, 2021
Hello, Friends! Since shifting into my new role, I find myself wanting even more time to process and reflect. I haven’t blogged or posted as much lately. However, I can’t Read more…
July 10, 2021
Perhaps, one of the best things to know is when it’s your time to retire, move on, or change. And then to embrace it wholeheartedly. Maybe shelter-in-place gave me a Read more…
May 8, 2021
Recently, I was in another Voxer group chat that really pushed my thinking. The premise went something like this: When you’re interacting with other educators on your team, your staff, Read more…
May 1, 2021
Hello, Friends. Greetings to you from the depths of discomfort. Once a fierce fighter in a frenzy of frustration, I now sit down silently beside you as an unfinished puzzle Read more…
April 24, 2021
Hello, Friends! With all the things that happen, it’s easy to forget a few precious moments. If you’re an educator who “makes a thousand decisions a day,” then there’s a Read more…
April 17, 2021
Hello, Friends! There’s nothing better than a great conversation with educators! For me, nearly every walk, run, workout, or commute is another opportunity to hear a great podcast. Almost like Read more…