When faced with two choices, how many women do you think would say they were beautiful? Or average? Yes, those were the two choices given...

Think you're safe online. Think again. Adults generally have a leg up on students in the judgment and common sense category. But internet...

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Do we need to promote ourselves as educators? Absolutely. Do we do a good job of it? Absolutely not. Welcome to PR 101, that's for Public...

What are your thoughts on the power of persuasion? One of my favorite authors (and speakers) is Daniel Pink and this video by RSA Animate...

Dewitt Jones is one of America's top professional photographers. Twenty years with National Geographic photographing stories around the...

I've always loved this video. Whether used in its entirety or in small segments, the ability to think big and dream bigger is what always...

Find me a profession where I can love my work, make a living in the Silicon Valley, and be stress free. My gut tells me that may not be...

While Superintendent in the Portola Valley School District, I had the honor of being selected as one of Computer Using Educator's (CUE)...

Success isn't always based on skill, talent or experience. Sometimes it is simply based on opportunity. And often that opportunity came...

It is simply not possible to watch this video and not feel that a happy life is possible, likely because you'll find that whatever is...

One of my tried and true videos for years - Derek Sivers' "How to Start a Movement." Need a great video for the start of the school year?...

Having recently viewed this ‘not so recent’ Ted Talk with Sheryl Sandberg, I realized the business world is not that different from that...

Ever heard of management by walking around? This is a well-worn strategy used by teachers to monitor and mold student behavior in the...

Chances are good that you're surrounded by others at work (and in life) who believe in your abilities, your leadership and the special...

I've learned over the years that working in public education is a passion. Too many have tried it and realized they really weren't in...

Feedback goes beyond evaluations. Do you take the time to give regular feedback to your employees? Maybe it’s a good time for a “New...