Episode 177 – Stop trying to “Improve” your school

EPISODE 177Stop trying to “Improve” your schoolBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:The reason that so many school improvement efforts don’t work is that people are focused on improving a broken system rather than building a better one.School Improvement often means duct-taping together a system that is irredeemably broken. Buildership means building a better system […]

Episode 176 – Stop playing whack-a-mole

EPISODE 176Stop playing whack-a-moleBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:It isn’t just about doing the right work; it’s about doing the right work at the right time. When it comes to seeing results from your work, timing is everything.Instead of trying to focus on all the things, Builders focus on the root cause and solve […]

Episode 175 – How to Fail #LikeABuilder

EPISODE 175How to Fail #LikeABuilderBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:When you try to avoid failure, you actually make failing feel so much worse.Failure is inevitable. But HOW you fail can make all the difference between a devastating setback and an amazing victory next time.Never waste a failure. There are some lessons that can only […]

Episode 174 – Not everyone can be trusted with your vision

EPISODE 174Not everyone can be trusted with your visionBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Your vision isn’t safe with everyone.Not everyone will get you. That’s okay. They are not your people. Go find people who do get you. Those are your people.Don’t waste time trying to defend your vision to those who are invested in […]

Episode 173 – How to recover from your mistakes #LikeABuilder

EPISODE 173How to recover from your mistakes #LikeABuilderBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:We will ALL make mistakes at some time or another. So, it’s not so much IF you will make a mistake, it’s how you RECOVER from your mistakes that really matters.When you try to avoid mistakes you trap yourself into a prison […]

Episode 172 – Do You Boo

EPISODE 172Do You Boo?Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:There is nothing wrong with a little ambition so long as your ambition is less about your “success” and more about doing what you were meant to do in this world to serve others.Being your authentic self at work is not about “letting it all hang […]

Episode 171 – 4 Things You Need to Do Now to Create Momentum for the Year

EPISODE 1714 Things You Need to Do Now to Create Momentum for the YearBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:The beginning of the school year is a perfect time to re-anchor in your school purpose. Doing this now will help everyone remember what you are building, why it is so important, and the critical roles […]

Episode 170 – The Secret to an Amazing School Year

EPISODE 170The Secret to an Amazing School YearBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:The secret to a successful school year is F.O.C.U.S. – Follow One Course Until Successful.Many of us are trying to lead by doing all the things. But that isn’t leading. That’s experimenting on kids and hoping something works. If you are really […]

Episode 169 – Are you tweaking or are you transforming?

EPISODE 169Are you tweaking or are you transforming?Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Most people say they want transformation but are unwilling to do the work it takes to actually achieve it.You cannot tweak your way to real transformation.People who are looking for tweaks and tricks are doing so because they more comfortable in their […]

Episode 168 – Can Assistant Principals Be Builders?

EPISODE 168Can Assistant Principals Be Builders?Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:As an assistant principal, you must learn to bloom where you are planted. If you do, you will open up huge opportunities to make a meaningful difference right now in your career and build the skills you need to make an even greater difference […]