In 2009 I wrote seven ways to say no, motivated by the observation that most people don’t practice the word. My framing was almost entirely technical: saying no…
Read more Why I’m Still Learning to Say No (17 Years Later)Key points: During a school emergency, every minute that passes is crucial, but in those moments, a reliable connection can mean the difference between confusion and coordinated response. Yet,…
Read more When seconds matter: Why in-building coverage is a lifeline for school safetyIt’s a new year, and you may have set resolutions—to get healthier, achieve a goal, or simply find more contentment. These are all worthy pursuits, but as you…
Read more Communication Reset“No, I don’t do calls,” said the former Shark Tank star and Dallas Mavericks owner in a TikTok video posted by Masterclass. “You know, I’ll engage with you…
Read more Mark Cuban says he doesn’t do calls and prefers email because ‘if we do it by phone, I’m going to forget half the stuff that we talked about’ | FortuneAs K-12 schools prepare for 2026, edtech and innovation are no longer driven by novelty–it’s driven by necessity. District leaders are navigating tighter budgets, shifting enrollment, rising cybersecurity…
Read more 48 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026There once was an employee who realized how hard it is to apologize after he offended a colleague recently by dashing off an email and hurling it across the internet…
Read more End the Work Year with Gratitude and ApologiesHolidays can be full of parties and socializing, and it’s natural for us to want to include our dogs in these celebrations. But many dogs, like humans, may…
Read more 4 Signs Your Dog Is Over Holiday Socializing | Animal Wellness MagazineMost executives don’t mean to hijack meetings. They’re trying to inspire, clarify, or share that one story from 1998 they swear still applies. However, somewhere between, “You know…”…
Read more When Executives Pontificate, Meetings FlatlineIn Finland, some parents have adopted a bedtime routine that seems almost too simple to matter. Each night, they ask their children one question: “What was the last…
Read more Healthy Life: Ending the day on a positive note: How news can support mental healthKey points: In Greenwood 50, our story began with a challenge shared by many districts: too many tools, not enough connection. With more than 8,000 students across 15…
Read more From fragmented to family-first: Our district’s communication rebootWASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday night signed into law legislation demanding that the Justice Department release all documents related to its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. With little…
Read more Trump signs bill demanding his administration release the Epstein filesFrom admitting what you don’t know to listening with real empathy, today’s leaders must rebuild trust one honest interaction at a time. Unsplash+ Trust. Without it, every relationship…
Read more Inside the Trust Recession: What’s Driving the Crisis in Modern LeadershipYou spend hours on slides, emails, and practice pitches. You work so hard at your communications that your eyes get blurry. Hours of research go into that presentation.…
Read more 9 Ways to Ensure People Remember What You SayWalmart CEO Doug McMillon recently addressed a workforce conference at Walmart headquarters with an opening phrase that has all leaders on edge. “It’s very clear that AI is…
Read more In the Age of AI, Leadership Is Under Pressure. It’s Only Going to Get More IntenseFor those leading a multigenerational workforce, connecting with and engaging Gen-Z employees may prove to be a challenge. While every generation works differently, there has been a noticeable rift between…
Read more 3 Ways to Communicate Better With Gen-Z EmployeesYou felt it the moment you got to the conference—a tiny pebble in your shoe. Not enough to stop, just enough to annoy you. “I’ll deal with it…
Read more Small Annoyances Add Up in Business. Here’s How Great Leaders Respond“Her smile is not her smile.” That haunting phrase from sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild wasn’t written for exhausted CEOs, but it could have been. Years ago, I was…
Read more The Hidden Cost of ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ LeadershipAs a leader, a big part of your job is to communicate key messages effectively. This way, your team is clear and focused on the right things. Often,…
Read more Research Shows That the Best Leaders Repeat Themselves. Here’s Why You Should TooWhen private equity titan Blackstone brought in a CEO to lead a newly acquired real estate company, hiring executives thought they had found the perfect leader with impressive…
Read more What Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs Knew That ChatGPT Doesn’tImpactful leadership relies on many things too often seen as a grab bag of options rather than conscious choices. In truth, there’s a hierarchy, one people often miss,…
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