Sunday thought: Danny Steele reminds us; “Schools don’t change the lives of kids…Individual teachers do! Teachers Matter!” Keep making a positive difference for all kids. Have a great week!

Sunday thought: As you prepare for this week, be reminded of Meghan Lawson’s words, “You matter. Your work matters. Your words matter. What you say in your classroom every day matters. Keep showing up. We need you.” Have a great week.

Sunday thought: Welcome back from a well deserved spring break. As you begin the final weeks of 23-24, consider focusing on being renewed, refreshed, & resilient . Your efforts are needed. Keep finding the good stuff and have a great week.

Sunday thought: With the challenges after spring break pending, focus on hope and leadership. Your actions are important for a successful spring! Keep finding the good stuff.

Sunday thought: For many, this may be the week before a well earned Spring break. Kelly nails it; “ Any fool can complicate something. Genius is taking something complex & making it simple.” Make this week simple. Enjoy your break.

Sunday thought: Change begins with ourselves. Are people in your organization growing? George Couros reminds; “You can’t make anyone change; people can only change themselves. What you can do is create the conditions where change is more likely to happen.” How are you leading?

Sunday thought: Make this a week that you focus on the things in your lane. John Wooden nailed it; “The more concerned we become over the things we can't control, the less we will do with the things we can control.”

Sunday thought: We live in a world with stakeholders who are polarized and divided. As leaders, consider rallying around sincerity, resilience, and do your best to suspend judgement of others. It begins with each one of us. Keep serving.

Sunday thought from David Geurin, “ Be a difference maker…
1. Get up
2. Dress up
3. Show up
4. Lead up
5. Lift up
6. Never give up

Thank you for all you do !

Sunday thought: Todd Whitaker nails it, “It is the people, not programs, that determine the quality of a school.” This is a great week to encourage and pay attention to others. #validate

Sunday thought: Welcome to February. Begin it with being open to accepting help. You don’t need to have all of the answers. Simon Sinek writes; “When we say out loud what we don’t know, it increases the likelihood that someone who does know will offer help.”

Sunday thought: Today in Michigan we celebrate as our Detroit Lions play for the NFC Championship. They have a truly great leader in Dan Campbell. He consistently leads with Grit and encourages the team to Grind. This week we can all practice and focus on both! #AllGrit

Sunday thought: This is a great week to cut through the clutter and lead with clarity. Bill Prettyman writes, “The best leaders are passionate, innovative, demanding, and caring. They have a clear vision and can turn it into a vivid picture others can see.” Have a great week.

Sunday thought:Tomorrow we honor Dr. King. One of my favorite quotes of his is, “True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It comes to see that a system which produces beggars needs restructuring.” Reflect, Is there a culture of respect & acceptance in your bldg?

You are a great leader! Take inventory of your strengths and continue to use them to support others! Dan Hickey Darrin M Peppard Ed.D. #RoadToAwesome kevinozar John Kernan Dave Brooks #jointhebeteam

Sunday thought: Welcome back from your Holiday break. As 2024 begins remember to Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay strong. Stay hopeful. Stay engaged. Stay connected. Stay balanced. Have a great week and keep finding the good stuff.

Happy New Year! Can’t wait to connect with so many Educational Leaders in the future to help them accomplish their goals! Join The Be Team today to become the best version of yourself and get the support you deserve! John Bernia Dan Hickey Adam Hartley, Ed.D. Dave Brooks Todd R. Robinson, EdD.

Final Sunday Thought of 2023:
Three things I encourage you to keep doing during the new year:
Keep paying attention to the needs of your community.
Keep the learner at the center of all decisions.
Keep speaking up, your voice is important.
Happy New Year!

Sunday thought: For many this is a short week before a well earned break. Lead this week by limiting your task list & be visible, accessible, & positive. Lead by seeing the goodness in others and be generous with your support of students & staff. Find the joy & enjoy your break.

Sunday thought from Daniel Pink: “When facts become so widely available & instantly accessible, each 1 becomes less valuable. What begins to matter is the ability to place facts in context & to deliver them w/ emotional impact.” Give this some thought for 2024.