One of my favorite chapter Danny Steele Essential Truth for Principals.

Words matter. Let's expose 6️⃣ common education phrases—like “That’s the way we’ve always done it” and “These kids can’t…”—that silently kill innovation. He offers mindset-shifting alternatives rooted in growth, collective efficacy, and purposeful leadership. A must-read for

Principals please remember this as you hire this summer. #character #hiring

We’re Hiring! Our campuses are expanding and we are searching for outstanding educators to fill these positions: 🎭 Theatre Teacher Leadership Academy at Leonard 📖 Dyslexia Teacher @laloganfwisd ✍️ ELAR Inclusion/Resource Teacher @laforestoak Send your resume and apply today!

The LAST DAY of #PrincipalsUNITED!! Leaders…when you head back to your office with all the new knowledge…think about what’s GOING WELL before you implement the NEW STUFF. It helps validate the hard work you’ve already done. National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals #LeadFromWhereYouAre

I found that the more I greeted students in the hallway, the more they made eye contact with me… and the more they initiated a greeting with me the next day. It’s usually not that hard to make connections with kids… but the adults need to be willing to take the first step.

We don't say it enough. But to those who get our schools ready for staff and students to return.....thank you.

📣Calling all Longhorns📣 Tonight is the night! We look forward to seeing you this evening from 5:00pm-7:00pm!🤓 #longhornexcellence #leonardmiddleschool #leadershipacademynetwork #leadwithLAN #teachwithLAN #LANcommunity

You can’t control the quality of their weekend. But you can be the reason your students have a great Monday.

Kobe Bryant: The Mamba Training Mentality explained. (📌Bookmark it)

The worst game you can play is the comparison game. You don’t win by chasing others - you win by chasing daily excellence.

University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson tells his players to do one thing after every practice: "What is it that you learned today? Write it down. So you don't forget it.... Our job is not coaches. We coach during the game. But in practice every day, you're a teacher."

Truth.

If your leadership is all about teachers and staff, you’re accountable for results. Metrics don’t lie. But if your leadership is all about the kids, there’s no cost, no price, no accountability, because you’ve shifted the focus to something you can’t control.