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Tom Hierck & Chris Weber - Positive Behaviors Start with Positive Mindsets: Twenty-Eight Actions to Motivate Students and Boost Achievement. This is episode 735 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.  Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director have provided a unique context for his education philosophy. Chris Weber, EdD is the principal of Oak Creek Elementary School in Irvine Unified School District, California. He earned his EdD from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has written books on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Response to Intervention (RTI), behavior, and mathematics that have supported well over half a million educators. Our focus today is Tom & Chris' book - Positive Behaviors Start with Positive Mindsets: Twenty-Eight Actions to Motivate Students & Boost Achievement.  Great conversation. So much to learn. Thanks for listening! Please share! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: https://www.solutiontree.com/presenters/tom-hierck.html https://www.solutiontree.com/presenters/chris-weber.html www.tomhierck.com www.chriswebereducation.com https://www.facebook.com/ChrisWeberEducation/ Length - 44:16

In this week's episode, I sit down with Alex Kajitani and Tom Hierck, authors of the insightful book You're A Teacher Now! What's Next?. Together, we tackle essential topics for educators at any stage of their career, including the differences between classroom management and behavior management, strategies for building healthy relationships with students, and tools for creating engaging lessons that keep learners motivated. We also dive into the importance of mental health strategies for teachers, sharing practical tips to maintain balance and resilience in such a demanding profession. Finally, we discuss how educators can determine their long-term career plans while staying connected to their purpose and passion for teaching. Whether you're stepping into the classroom for the first time or seeking a renewed sense of direction in your teaching career, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. Alex and Tom bring a mix of wisdom, humor, and real-world experience to help educators not just survive but truly thrive. Tune in for an energizing conversation that will leave you feeling empowered, motivated, and ready to tackle the unique challenges—and incredible rewards—of being an educator. About Alex Kajitani: Alex Kajitani is the 2009 California Teacher of the Year, and a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year.  He is the author of several books, including Owning It, which was named “Recommended Reading” by the U.S. Department of Education, and his newest book (for new teachers!), You're a Teacher Now! What's Next? is receiving rave reviews!  A highly sought after education speaker, Alex is known around the world as “The Rappin' Mathematician. He has a popular TED Talk, and was honored at The White House. He was also featured on The CBS Evening News, where Katie Couric exclaimed, “I LOVE that guy!” (and you will too!). Follow Alex Kajitani: Website: www.AlexKajitani.com  Twitter (X): @AlexKajitani Instagram: @@AlexKajitani Facebook: @Alex Kajitani Linkedin: @AlexKajitani YouTube: @AlexKajitani About Tom Hierck: Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and many roles in public education including as a sessional instructor for UBC. Tom is a compelling presenter, infusing his message of hope with strategies culled from the real world. He understands that communities face unprecedented challenges and knows which strategies will produce the best results.  Tom has presented to schools, districts, community leaders, and business groups across North America with a message of celebration for those seeking to make a difference. His belief that “every student is a success story waiting to be told” has led him to work with teachers and administrators to create positive school cultures and build effective relationships that facilitate learning for all students. He is the author/co-author of 25 books. His work has resulted in his being recognized as one of the world's Top 30 Education Professionals for 2024 with a ranking of #8 Tom and his wife of 43 years, Ingrid, are the proud parents of three children and grandparents of six. In his spare time Tom likes to run and he has completed 50 marathons. Follow Tom Hierck: Website:

Get the book, You're A Teacher Now! What's Next? Visit Alex' Website, www.AlexKajitani.com Visit Tom's Website, www.TomHierck.com About The Author Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and many roles in public education, including teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and  executive director. A prolific author and consultant, his expertise in RTI, MTSS, intervention, assessment, and other topics make him a highly sought-after speaker. He is the author of more than 20 books.  Alex Kajitani is a past California Teacher of the Year, and finalist for National Teacher of the Year. He is the founder of Multiplication Nation, and the author of several books on topics including teaching, parenting, and mathematics. He travels widely to speak with educators, and is the author of 5 books.  This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL, the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Discover the power of data-driven instruction in your school with IXL—it gives you everything you need to maximize learning, from a comprehensive curriculum to meaningful school-wide data. Visit IXL.com/center to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.   

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Solution Tree.The webinar recording can be accessed here.If you're a new teacher (or about to be), or you support new teachers, then this edWeb podcast is for you! Join acclaimed educators Tom Hierck and Alex Kajitani for an engaging and insightful look at exactly how you can set yourself up for success this school year and avoid some of the biggest mistakes new teachers make—all while caring for yourself. Regardless of how you have arrived at this teaching job, you leave with real tools and strategies that you can implement immediately to be a highly effective teacher who loves what they do.Listen to this session to learn how to:Set up your classroom for maximum successBuild powerful relationships with your students and colleaguesManage your classroom with confidenceStop behavior issues before they arise and know how to respond when they doThis edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers.Access the rest of this edWebinar series:Thriving as a New or Guest Teacher Part 2: Setting Up for a Successful YearThriving as a New or Guest Teacher Part 3: Supporting Beginning TeachersSolution TreeProviding research-based, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

I hope today's show will provoke thought and thinking about what it means to relate to our students. Relationships may not be easily measurable but have a significant impact on student achievement. Today, for Though Leader Thursday, we are talking to Tom Hierck, 41-year educator, and author of 25 books. Tom shares how a sense of belonging is crucial for students' success and self-actualization. He gives suggestions for schools that help them frame school behavior and understand students' dreams, needs and abilities in a way we can put into our classroom practice. Tom also emphasizes the need to recognize and support the many and various backgrounds of our students and the need to build trust over time. We can view every student as a success story and move from relying totally on consequences. He emphasizes respectful behavior and helping all of our students become valuable members of our communities. Show Notes, Bio, and Transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e843 

In this episode, Jenn David-Lang of The Main Idea flies solo to interview John Heller and Tom Hierck the authors of Trauma-Sensitive Leadership: Creating a Safe and Predictable School Environment. It was a great conversation, and I'm sad to have missed it live, but Jenn did a great job.  Jenn has done a Main Idea summary of the book, and If you would like a copy, you can email her at Jenn@TheMainIdea.net.  As always, send your comments, questions, and show ideas to mike@schoolleadershipshow.com.  Consider rating the podcast in iTunes and leaving a comment.  And please pass the show along to your colleagues.  If you or someone you know would like to sponsor the show, send me an email at mike@schoolleadershipshow.com.

Visit Tom's Website, TomHierck.com Visit Chris's Website, ChrisWeberEducation.com Follow Tom on Twitter @THierck Follow Chris on Twitter @webereducation About the Authors Tom Hierck is one of our profession's leading authors and consultants, with 39 years of experience in education. He's author of more than 20 books. Chris Weber, EdD, is an expert in behavior, mathematics, and response to intervention who presents internationally to audiences on important topics in education.    

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Get the book, Trauma-Sensitive Instruction: Creating a Safe and Predictable Classroom Environment Visit Tom's website, TomHierck.com Follow Tom on Twitter @thierck About the Author Tom Hierck is one of our profession's leading authors and consultants, with 39 years of experience in education. He's author of more than 20 books, including Trauma-Sensitive Instruction: Creating a Safe and Predictable Classroom Environment. 

Guest Bio -  Kenneth C. Williams shares his experience and expertise as a nationally recognized trainer, speaker, coach, and consultant in leadership and education. He is the Chief Visionary Officer of Unfold the Soul, Inc., an organization dedicated to helping schools  live  their posters. Skilled in joining the why of the work to the how of the work, Ken is known for his powerful  and engaging combinations of “heart, humor, and hammer.” He is an expert  at helping schools build capacity in the collective commitments required of learning for all cultures. Ken is a distinguished teacher, mentor, public speaker, school leader and the author of two books. His latest best- seller, co-authored by Tom Hierck, is Starting a Movement: Building Culture from the Inside Out in Professional Learning Communities.   Summary -  In this episode Ken and Natalie talk about the importance of belonging and inclusion for real change to take place in a school and for students to truly feel welcomed and valued. They discuss how labels can be helpful and how they can be excuses for shortcomings. You'll learn how to think differently about the students before you this year and your obligation as an artist of education.    Timestamps -  What fuels Ken's passion? [2:21] Why Unfold the Soul? [3:12] Top-down and bottom-up moves to change a school [5:55] The spiritual side of equity and school change [6:52] Culture is always fluid [8:13] If belongingness is about achievement then…? [9:20] Doing the hard work, especially online [10:04] Learning for all and learning outcomes [15:07] Getting away from labels defining students [16:17] The one thing only the principal can do [19:48] What's Loose and What's Tight? [21:35] Setting teachers up to do the right work [23:50] Excuses and context [26:39] Labels are fine until they change our expectations [28:48] Are you a Thermometer or Thermostat? [30:23] Who was Ken's favorite teacher? [35:48]   Resources -  Ken's Unfold The Soul Website Natalie's Medium Article on Labels This week's Freebie Rick DeFour Article In Praise of Top-Down Leadership    Books Mentioned in this Episode Learning by Doing 

Kenneth C. Williams shares his experience and expertise as a recognized trainer, speaker, coach, and consultant in education and leadership. He is the chief visionary officer of Unfold the Soul, a company dedicated to helping schools both live their posters, and engage in practices that make equity actionable. A leading authority in the areas of collaboration, leadership, school culture, equity, and peak performance, Ken is skilled in joining the why of our work to the how of our work. Known for his provocative and engaging combination of ‘heart, humor, and hammer,' Ken is an expert at helping schools build capacity in the collective commitments required of school culture's aspiring to ensure high levels of learning for all students. Ken's background includes a BA from Morehouse College and he also holds a Masters degree in Education from the University of Bridgeport and a Leadership Certificate from the Bowie State University. For more than 20 years, Ken has served as a distinguished teacher, mentor, advocate, speaker, and school leader. Ken is the author of two books. His latest is a bestseller written with Tom Hierck; Starting A Movement, Building Culture From The Inside-Out in PLC's. Unfold the Soul: https://unfoldthesoul.com The Bless His Heart Leadership Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HXmLLC1X4OkapLs5VanWT Visit our Website: https://www.drycleaningconnection.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drycleaningconnection/message

In Don't @ Me (2:35), in the wake of the events in Washington, DC on January 6, Tom makes the case for why we need to rehumanize our human connections. Then, in the interview (15:42), Tom is joined by Canadian author, speaker, and consultant Tom Hierck to discuss student behavior and school culture. Finally, in Assessment Corner (1:01:39), Tom addresses a question about eliminating "grading" and why it's so important to be clear on whether we mean "grading the verb" or "grading the noun."Follow Tom Hierck on Twitter: @thierckFollow Tom Hierck on LinkedIn: Tom HierckWebsite: www.tomhierck.com Email the Podcast: tomschimmerpod@gmail.comFollow the Podcast on Twitter: @TomSchimmerPodFollow Tom on Twitter: @TomSchimmerInstagram: tomschimmerpodcastFacebook: Schimmer Education

3 Main Points: Finding and recognizing the dreams, needs, and abilities of all learners. How do we cheer people on and step out of our world to show gratitude and love to make the world better? Give credit, give compliments, give praise to people too early as opposed to too late. Laurie McIntosh and George Couros have an energetic and inspiring conversation about education, "dreams, needs, and abilities" as described by Tom Hierck and reflected on by Laurie in this podcast, and the impact of consistent kindness. The two also talk about Laurie's upcoming book, Teachers These Days which she co-writes with Jody Carrington! Both George and Laurie are currently residing in Alberta, Canada, so the two talk about education in their province and even hold a fun side conversation about hockey rivalries! One of the most powerful stories that Laurie shares in this podcast and in her upcoming book is one she experienced with a co-worker and how she recognized the different ways that people show appreciation, especially when we are consistent with our kindness over extended periods of time. Laurie acknowledges that she is limited on energy at times and shares the very real exhaustion that she feels, she also shares how she continues to be kind, present, and mindful despite that exhaustion. Listen to the end to hear what George says that actually brings Laurie to tears (payback for when she made George cry on a plane)! The episode closes with this advice from George: "Give credit, give compliments, give praise to people too early as opposed to too late." Links: -Tom Hierck: https://www.solutiontree.com/tom-hierck.html -Laurie McIntosh Blog Post about DNA: https://lauriemcintoshca.wordpress.com/2020/02/16/d-n-a-dreams-needs-abilities-inventories-and-their-power-in-the-classroom/ -5 Questions You Should Ask Your Staff (and Students) #Podcast: https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/tag/5-questions-you-should-ask-your-students -Jody Carrington Website: http://www.drjodycarrington.com/ -Being Solution-Focused #Podcast: George Couros Blog: https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/12044 -Laurie McIntosh Twitter - https://twitter.com/lauriesmcintosh/status/1326543324770050048/photo/1 Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

Candid Collab presents Episode 2: The PLC Journey featuring principal Don Anderson. We explore Starting a Movement by Kenneth Williams and Tom Hierck. Resource Roundhouse describes the PLC process through the lens of an elementary school team of teachers.

Kenneth Williams talks about how schools and educators can “live their posters” and truly achieve learning for all. We also get a chance to talk about his newest book Starting a Movement; Building Culture from the Inside Out with Professional Learning Communities that he cowrote with Tom Hierck.As founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Unfold the Soul, Kenneth Williams is living proof that educators CAN and should “live their posters” and shares with us how to truly achieve learning for all. Unfold the Soul trains entrepreneurs, educators, and motivated individuals how to accelerate the achievement of their personal and professional goals. Ken’s background includes a BA from Morehouse College and he also holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Bridgeport and a Leadership Certificate from the Bowie State University. For nearly 20 years, he has been a teacher, assistant principal, sales manager, educational consultant, trainer, speaker and a leading authority in the areas of collaboration, breakthrough achievement, leadership, and peak performance.Image from ccosa.org

We make time for what we really believe. Good collaboration takes time, but bad collaboration takes even more time. Tom Hierck can be found at his web site. superintendent department of ed, 34 years in education. Great educators all over the place. Seven Keys to a Positive Learning Environment in Your Classroom I have yet to meet a kid who is connected who disappoints. If you build them, they will learn. Learn every kid’s DNA, Dreams, Needs, Abilities Start with something simple. Every kid wants adult time and we should make that positive. Focus on the kids Kids don’t get consequenced to better behavior. Don’t try to change people, try to change behavior. Have adult conversations about what we are going to do with kids. You can’t manage every classroom from your office. Be the “Judicious Parent” What is managed within and what is managed without the classroom. The difference between rules and expectations. What it looks like, feels, like, sounds like. If we don’t model what we expect, then we should expect what we model. How to work with challenging team members? If everyone is nodding their head in agreement, you know somebody is leaving in disagreement. Sometimes, we just follow someone and deal with what they left behind. Leadership Rule #1, whether you create it or condone it, you own it. How to deal with the comfortable, but not good. Get clarity on our purpose. Knowing the skills you have, how do you see that aligning with our purpose. When it gets tough, we will turn to each other when we have clarity of purpose. We do construction work in times of calm. Ineffective practices = easy. We have to get to the hard stuff and be willing to get messy to service 100 % of our kids. How to find time. We make time for what we really believe. Good collaboration takes time, but Bad collaborations takes even more time. Chase time doesn’t work How to be a transformative principal? Ensure that relationships are healthy and positive. Being positive doesn’t guarantee a good outcome, but being negative does guarantee a negative outcome. Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Join my group coaching program Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey  

Don’t try to change people, try to change behavior.   Tom Hierck can be found at his web site. superintendent department of ed, 34 years in education. Great educators all over the place. Seven Keys to a Positive Learning Environment in Your Classroom I have yet to meet a kid who is connected who disappoints. If you build them, they will learn. Learn every kid’s DNA, Dreams, Needs, Abilities Start with something simple. Every kid wants adult time and we should make that positive. Focus on the kids Kids don’t get consequenced to better behavior. Don’t try to change people, try to change behavior. Have adult conversations about what we are going to do with kids. You can’t manage every classroom from your office. Be the “Judicious Parent” What is managed within and what is managed without the classroom. The difference between rules and expectations. What it looks like, feels, like, sounds like. If we don’t model what we expect, then we should expect what we model. How to work with challenging team members? If everyone is nodding their head in agreement, you know somebody is leaving in disagreement. Sometimes, we just follow someone and deal with what they left behind. Leadership Rule #1, whether you create it or condone it, you own it. How to deal with the comfortable, but not good. Get clarity on our purpose. Knowing the skills you have, how do you see that aligning with our purpose. When it gets tough, we will turn to each other when we have clarity of purpose. We do construction work in times of calm. Ineffective practices = easy. We have to get to the hard stuff and be willing to get messy to service 100 % of our kids. How to find time. We make time for what we really believe. Good collaboration takes time, but Bad collaborations takes even more time. Chase time doesn’t work How to be a transformative principal? Ensure that relationships are healthy and positive. Being positive doesn’t guarantee a good outcome, but being negative does guarantee a negative outcome. Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Join my group coaching program Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey

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Better Leaders Better Schools guest Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director have provided a unique context for his education philosophy.   Tom Hierck was originally on my show in EP 056   Tom Hierck Show Highlights: I wish I always got it right, but I didn’t. Speaking to the essence of positive learning environment The start of the day is our one chance to win Focus on students and make school the best 6 hours of their day Create an elevating culture Standing meetings sharing the good news Kids first agendas How writing a solo book is challenging Teacher presence The difference between expectations and rules How to inspire hope for a new school year The most amazing feedback activity for teachers to give students Do we turn to each other or against each other?   Tom Hierck Resources   Tom’s book: 7 keys to a positive learning environment in your classroom Pyramid of behavior interventions Starting a movement Connect with Tom on Twitter     Actionable Step Move from direct, to correct, to connect.   Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Create winning cultures Focus on the essential Lead with courage & integrity    BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders  Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above.   Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.

Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director have provided a unique context for his education philosophy. Tom is a compelling presenter and author, infusing his message of hope with strategies culled from the real world. He understands that educators face unprecedented challenges and knows which strategies will best serve learning communities. Tom has presented to schools and districts across North America with a message of celebration for educators seeking to make a difference in the lives of students. His dynamic presentations explore the importance of positive learning environments and the role of assessment to improve student learning. His belief that “every student is a success story waiting to be told” has led him to work with teachers and administrators to create positive school cultures and build effective relationships that facilitate learning for all students.   Connect with Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thierck   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders three days a week to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. http://www.educatorslead.com

SEVEN KEYS TO A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN YOUR CLASSROOM Solution Tree author of the book of the same name Tom Hierck is our guest. FYI, This is a rescheduled show from last Thursday

THIS IS ONLY A FIVE MINUTE SHOW AS OUR GUEST , DUE TO A TECH GLITSCH, DID NOT CALL IN. TOM WILL BE DOING A FULL SHOW ON OCTOBER 24TH AT 1030A   SEVEN KEYS TO A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN YOUR CLASSROOM Solution Tree author of the book of the same name Tom Hierck is our guest

Better Leaders Better Schools guest Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director have provided a unique context for his education philosophy.     In this episode you will learn: How many leaders did you leave behind? How to establish a collective commitment Build trust by being trustworthy Leaders don’t rush to consequences, but rush to support All means all Kids that challenge us the most need us the most Are you there to lead or to survive? Are you using the Significant 72? Be positive by design   Resources:   7 Habits of Highly Effective People   Tom’s TedX   Starting a Movement   I am the Future   7 Keys   What do you make?   Connect with Tom ...   Blog   Twitter   Email Do you need accountability? Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Daniel wants to work with you and help you accelerate your leadership development and increase your impact.   Follow Me and Get Behind the Scenes Access on SNAPCHAT!!!   BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders  Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above.   Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn    Show Sponsors KickUp: KickUp is a professional learning data analytics company that provides an easy-to-use platform to help school leaders optimize their PD resources and efforts by: Soliciting and synthesizing teacher input on PD needs Creating an intuitive, simple dashboard of needs so leaders can take immediate and informed action to support teachers Measuring and reporting on the impact of those efforts over time Schools, districts, and charter networks leverage KickUp’s platform and consultative support to synthesize data so that all stakeholders--administrators, coaches, and teachers--can monitor progress, identify meaningful professional learning actions, and demonstrate and share impact. What Great Educators Do Differently This conference hosts professional learning and networking events for educators serving in teaching and leadership roles. The next WGEDD conference is October 14 and 15 in beautiful Kansas City, MO. The conference is a two-day eventsfeaturing world class learning and presenters such as Todd Whitaker, Pernille Ripp, George Couros, Kenneth Williams, Tom Murray, Joe Sanfelippo, Angela Maiers, LaVonna Roth, Garnet Hillman, Shannon McClintock Miller, and Erin Klein to name a few.  Audbile: Try over 180,000 titles on any smart device or computer.  I've downloaded and enjoyed books by Charles Duhigg, Zig Ziglar, Tony Robbins, and Gary Vaynerchuk so far.

Better Leaders Better Schools guest Ken Williams has a message of motivation and success for your audience! His inspiring and engaging style will make your entire organization shift into high-gear. Collaboratively, professionally and personally!   For nearly two decades, Ken Williams has studied what makes achievers different. He knows what motivates them, what drives them, and what inspires them. Ken brings this critical and practical insight to your organization in a way that is timely, engaging and relevant.   As an nationally recognized speaker and trainer in team and individual peak performance strategies, Ken delivers his innovative, engaging and powerful  universal breakthrough principles to enthusiastic audiences around throughout the  US and Canada.   In this episode you will learn: What kind of coach are you? Importance of core purpose and shared mission High ceilings / soft floors philosophy The VELVET HAMMER!!! Are you clear on why your school exists? What do you seek to become as a school? Get rid of buy-in and replace it with ____________. Why planning time is sacred Where to get PLC velcro (hint: it's not at Target!)   Resources   Ken's website.   Contact Ken.   Ken's Twitter.   Starting a movement by Ken Williams & Tom Hierck   Crucial conversations by Patterson et. al   It's about time by Buffum and Mattos   Overcoming the achievement trap by Anthony Muhammad   In praise of American educators by Rick DuFour   Do you need accountability? Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Daniel wants to work with you and help you accelerate your leadership development and increase your impact.   Follow Me and Get Behind the Scenes Access on SNAPCHAT!!!   BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW Grad your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders  Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above.   Website :: Facebook :: Twitter :: LinkedIn