The Moments We Never See Coming

This week, I was surprised to find a few unexpected messages in my inbox, people reaching out with inquiries about my book, The Leader Inside. There are so many moments we never see coming. It still catches me off guard that others take the time to connect with me and are engaging with my writing, …

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Showing Up

This week, writing didn’t come as easily. But I’m doing it anyway. Why? Because I’m showing up to reflect on my learning, and even during the weeks when inspiration feels out of reach, the act of writing brings me back to my core. It’s a reminder of why I began this practice in the first …

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More Listening and Learning

“The gifts of those we serve are already there, and they are much easier to find if you choose to look.” George Couros recently shared this sentiment in his blog, and it resonates deeply. Learning is truly a journey, and if you’re in education, I’m sure you feel this too. In today’s rapidly changing world, …

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Beyond the Classroom

“The influence of our teachers is indelibly woven into the fabric of our lives.” This is the first sentence in chapter one of Julie Schmidt Hasson’s book Safe, Seen, and Stretched in the Classroom. I have previously shared this beautiful quote in my writing because I know that the impact teachers have extends far beyond …

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