Basic operating principles are premises that we have about the world and how we fit into the world. It’s amazing how we become inspired when we witness, observe or hear …
BIRTHDAYS ARE AWESOME!
Today is my birthday! Honestly, I’ve had a few in my life (written with a guttural chuckle). I don’t know about your birthdays, but ever since I married my wife …
POSITIVE MINDSET
Just last week, I was collaborating with a certificated staff member and strategizing next steps for a particular academic intervention cohort. In the midst of the conversation she stated what …
TRANSFORMATION
Frank Schiro spent over 40 years of his life in the educational trenches and inspired his students to live transformed lives. Even in his retirement, Frank still helps kids. Recently, …
LIVE YOUR LEGACY…LEAVE YOUR LEGACY
I penned these thoughts in my journal the other day: “To live your legacy, you have to have a purpose. To leave your legacy, you’ve had to have lived your …
ANTICIPATION, INTENTIONALITY & URGENCY
Dream maker educators anticipate opportunities to build significance in the lives of their students. Each day, they intentionally position themselves to identify those significant acts that will bring value to …
STRENGTHS
I have noticed over the years that successful coaches develop their respective teams and individual players around strengths—not weaknesses. Ordinary coaches primarily focus on weaknesses, performance gaps and negativities. Empowering …