School leaders: Visiting classrooms and doing walk-throughs can be a great use of your time...if it's focused and related to a clear goal. Don't just meander about. educationhall.com/2024/02/13/cla…

Our brains will orient toward the picture they create. Why not help out by planting that picture? Your vision of spectacular success might be all you need to take that next step toward your goals! #ThursdayThoughts

Can’t wait to see y’all in Seattle next month. Make your plans now #principals #schoolleaders #leadership National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals

Whether or not your school year has ended, the strategies Ericka Hursey, Ed. D. and I share in "Sweet Relief" are applicable all year long! Missed the live version? Register for FREE access to our 1-hour recorded webinar here: educationhall.thinkific.com/courses/Finish…

Calling all #leadership teams! What are y'all doing right after the NAESP/NASSP United conference next month? A spot just opened up for our Leadership Team Retreat. If you're interested in hitting the throttle with your team, check it out: educationhall.com/retreat/

In "The Narrative Edge," Rod Berger PsyD implores us to find ourselves as he invites us to get lost in the story. This robust celebration is a veritable once-in-a-lifetime book; yet you can pick it up again and again, each time experiencing something fresh. drrodberger.com/book

Do you often find yourself trying to juggle a thousand uncontrollable things in your life? Instead, focus on the one thing you CAN control: You. Your thoughts, your words, your facial expressions, your decisions. That's where balance awaits. #TGIM

I cannot wait for the release of Rod Berger PsyD's new book, "The Narrative Edge." I've read an advance copy and it's magnificent and humbling. Go here to explore your options for pre-ordering: drrodberger.com/book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Time's running out to attend a powerful event to strengthen your leadership team! Join me for a special 2-day retreat experience that'll leave your team champing at the bit for the new school year. Gather your squad: July 15-16 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: educationhall.com/retreat/

"Getting ahead" sure sounds nice, doesn't it? Did you spend the majority of the school year chasing your tail? There's help. On July 15-16, I'm hosting a special 2-day event for Leadership Teams. For more info, visit educationhall.com/retreat/ and watch this 63-second video:

Next week, in beautiful San Antonio, I'll be presenting two sessions for the ASCD & ISTE Annual Conference: Sunday, 6/29: Addressing Performance Concerns. Wednesday, 7/2: Instructional Leadership for Sustainable Success. Stop by and say hi! event.ascd.org/2025/

Can't make it to the ASCD Conference in San Antonio next week? That's okay, come visit me at the National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals #UnitedConference in Seattle in July. I'll be leading a session on effective communication approaches. See y'all there! nassp.org/united-program/

Want to be in a better mood? Try music. Studies show that listening to particular songs can impact your brain, leading to changes in emotional state, reduction of stress, and even higher processing speeds. So keep that playlist handy! #ThursdayThoughts

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Looking for that just-right speaker to amplify your message? Need a keynote address that uplifts and inspires your team? Ready for a presenter to take your efforts to the next level? EducationHall's Speakers Bureau can help: educationhall.com/speakers-burea…

Today at 2:00: If you’ve ever wondered what the most effective way to handle a performance concern is, we’ll be discussing it together. Join me for “Handling performance concerns with strategy and savvy” and let’s avoid the fight. 😎

All right, ASCD & ISTE attendees! Tomorrow is the last day of the Annual Conference, let's finish strong! See y'all at 08:30 for my session on coaching, feedback, and ways to help our teachers get better.

Thank you for showing up and showing out, ASCD & ISTE friends! Loved your energy, attention, and passion for getting better...and helping others do the same! Until next time...

I can't wait to present at the National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals #United Conference in Seattle next week! Want to be a better communicator? Need to de-escalate conflict? Interested in collecting a list of helpful phrases...and identifying a few to abandon? I've got you! (See graphic for details)

We all have things we need to do. Lots of them get pushed aside by other, more pressing, shinier, easier tasks. Self-discipline is the key to unlocking your productivity, and the first step is becoming aware of it. #ThursdayThoughts