Episode 61 – People don’t tear down what they helped build

EPISODE 61People don’t tear down what they helped buildBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:People don’t tear down what they helped build. And yet, so many initiatives don’t invite others to be a part of the Building process. When you don’t invite people to join you in building, you open yourself up to a LOT […]

Episode 60 – Whoever Controls Your Narrative Controls Your Culture

EPISODE 60Whoever Controls Your Narrative Controls Your CultureBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Whoever controls your narrative controls your culture. That means that if your culture is toxic (or you’re worried that it might be turning toxic) it’s because someone else is in control of your narrative. Change your cultural narrative and you change your […]

Episode 59 – Why Settle for Good When You Could Be Great?

EPISODE 59Why Settle for Good When You Could Be Great?Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:“Good is the enemy of great.” The reason that we don’t have more great schools is because we have so many good schools.“A great organization is one that delivers superior performance and makes a distinctive impact over a long period […]

Episode 58 – Does Buildership Give You An Unfair Advantage?

EPISODE 58Does Buildership Give You An Unfair Advantage?Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Being a Builder gives you an unfair advantage over your colleagues. You can get more done in less time and with less stress. It may seem as if you are doing the same things as everyone else, but when you approach your […]

Episode 57 – How to Protect Your Confidence

EPISODE 57How to Protect Your ConfidenceBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:The number one thing you must protect as a Builder is your confidence. Unfortunately, leadership actually sets you up for a crisis of confidence because it teaches that you must “fake it before you make it.” Doing so doesn’t build real confidence; it erodes […]

Bonus Episode – How Kurt got his entire district to adopt and embrace a 100% vision for all students

BONUS EPISODE 2​How Kurt got his entire district to adopt and embrace a 100% vision for all studentsWhen you hear that your vision should include 100% of your students, do you cringe a little inside? I mean, sure, we all know that our work should benefit ALL children, but reality says that not EVERY child […]

Episode 40 – Our 2019 Summer Reading List

​EPISODE 40Our 2019 Summer Reading ListBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Every Builder should be reading a wide range of books both in and outside education. This gives you a unique perspective and helps you come up with well-rounded solutions to the challenges you face. It’s here! Our annual summer reading list. These are 5 […]

Bonus Episode – How Kevin Transformed His School Culture

BONUS EPISODE 1​How Kevin Transformed His School CultureRecently, I sat down with Kevin, a Vice Principal of a small school in Canada.  Kevin attended Builder’s Lab twice and then took what he learned back to his school and TRANSFORMED his school culture.  Learn what Kevin did, the obstacles he faced, and the amazing results he achieved and […]

Episode 23 – Are You Doing What You Were Truly Meant To Do?

EPISODE 23Are You Doing What You Were Truly Meant To Do?Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Your Zone of Genius is the work that you were meant to do. Anytime you feel burned out, it’s a sign that you are not spending enough time inside your Zone of Genius.Finding your Zone of Genius requires that […]

Episode 18 – Turning Your Biggest Obstacles into Your Biggest Opportunities

EPISODE 18Turning Your Biggest Obstacles into Your Biggest OpportunitiesBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Buried inside of your biggest obstacles are some of your biggest opportunities this year.Leaders see obstacles as things that are keeping them from their goals. Builders see obstacles as the very thing that will help them achieve their goals.When you adopt […]