Leading a Recovery Discussion
There you are. Standing up in front of your staff. You are nervous for some reason even though you know them. You know them well. ...
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Adversity and Whiskey in Education
Meet Ralph. Ralph was one of the hundreds of school leaders that we interviewed for our book, Escaping the School Leader’s Dunk Tank. ...
Once a Teacher, Always a Teacher
I’ve told my story before—in lots of places to lots of people across the nation. It also appears in bits and pieces in my co-authored...
Study-Hall-Sleepwalkers
This morning, I listened to one of my favorite songs: “The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight” by R.E.M. which can be found HERE. But, turn it UP...
The “Schools First!” Slogan for Managing Emotional Smoke & Fire
They say, “Where there is smoke, there is fire.” So, let’s apply that metaphor to this scenario: I like to believe that most educators...
How Sincerity Can Help to Build Trust
We hear it time and time again (not to say that it isn’t important): “You have to build trust with your staff.” What is interesting to...
Adversity University: The Dunk Tank Goes to College
As Rebecca and I continue to analyze human behavior and adversity within the field of education, we know that adversity and politics will...
Where Do All of the “Dunkers” Go? Adversity Training for School Boards, Superintendents, and Site-B
My sister and I didn’t fight a lot while growing up, but when we did, she would run to my mom and tell on me—even when SHE was the one...
The Case for “Adversity Training” in Our Schools
As Rebecca and I continue to gather and share stories from school leaders, teachers, parents, and students across the nation about their...
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