Every day we have a choice. RISE AND SHINE or RISE AND WHINE. Choose to shine today! Replace “Have to” with “Get to.” Look for the good. Seize the opportunities. Feed the positive. Weed the negative. Encourage yourself and encourage others!

Good teachers know their lesson plans. Great teachers know their students. Good coaches know X's and O's. Great coaches know their players. Good leaders know their vision. Great leaders know their team. Your people make the difference. They matter. Remind them that you care.

Culture is not just one thing. It’s everything. Culture is not static, its dynamic. Everyone on your team creates it and you are creating it each day by what you think, say and do. You can elevate it by what you think, improve it by what you say and make it great by what you do!

Look for the good today. Remember, how you choose to see the world determines the world you see.

The words we speak matter. That’s why I believe we need to speak words of truth and hope not only to ourselves but to others as well. Here are 20 things we should say more often if we want to make the world more positive:

We are not positive because life is easy. We are positive because life can be hard. Give yourself (and others) grace. Speak life and encourage others. Look for the good today. Remember your WHY. Believe the best is yet to come.

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If a student receives below grade level instruction all day, where will he or she end up at the end of the year? Below grade level, of course. Educators must provide Tier 3 interventions in addition to Tier 1 essential grade level curriculum, not in place of it. Solution Tree

Too many want 5 minutes of fame instead of working 10,000 hours to become great. Fame doesn't last. Character through hard work does.

3 Things to Do Today that will Create a Better Tomorrow: 1) Focus - Distractions are the enemy of greatness. 2) Invest in People / Relationships - People matter. Treat them that way. 3) Invest in Growing Yourself - To be a better leader you must first become a better you.

Positive leaders are demanding but not demeaning. They’re passionate and committed to excellence but don’t run people over to achieve it. Lead positive today and inspire others to greatness.

3 Keys for a Better Life 1. Keep Your Vision Alive - through adversity keep looking forward. 2. Stay Positive - when you hit setbacks believe the best is yet to come. Faith instead of fear. 3. Stay Connected - to your family & team. You are more powerful together than alone.

Your greatness as a leader will not be determined by how much power you accumulate. It will be determined by how much you serve and sacrifice for others to help them become great. 📷 page 66 of my “The Power of Positive Leadership” book.

You won’t always be recognized for your effort. Do it for the cause not the applause. Do what you do and over time truth will shine through.

Be kind today. Say thank you. Hold the door open. Compliment as many people as you can. Point out the good. When you go out of your way to make someone else’s day, you’ll make your day great too.

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3 things in life never come back once they're gone: -your time -your words -your opportunities So- -invest your time in things and people that matter -choose your words wisely and speak positively -live with no regrets

10 Simple Ways to Be Great: 1. Be On Time 2. Show Up & Do the Work 3. Give Your Best 4. Be Positively Contagious 5. Have an Attitude of Gratitude 6. Seek Solutions 7. Have Passion 8. Be Coachable 9. Do More Than What’s Required 10. Believe in Yourself What would you add?