“Freedom from noise and goal-directed tasks, it appears, unites the quiet without and within, allowing our conscious workspace to do its thing, to weave ourselves into the world, to discover where we fit in. That’s the power of silence.”
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So excited to be speaking at this year's Learning and the Brain conference in Boston. If you can make it you should. There is an incredible lineup of speakers and... Boston in the fall people. What are you waiting for? buff.ly/3DwEjSL
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I had the fortune of spending the day with @InspiredbyTA. He did a wonderful job speaking to our students and staff and it was great to get to know him better and hear his incredible story and message! Looking forward to when our paths cross again! #InspiredbyTA
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"3 things that help luck:
1. Deconstructing your craft, so you know what good opportunities look like.
2. Remaining vigilant, so you notice when lucky breaks come your way.
3. Acting quickly, so you are more likely to seize luck when it arrives."
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“We must be able to either adapt to the new world that’s emerging, or we must explain why a timeless virtue or value is still relevant in our 21st century world.” - #marchingoffthemap
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"A full-out device ban suggests the cat can be put back in the bag, but to imagine a future of unmonitored adulthood for my high schoolers is to realize that I’d do them a bigger favor by teaching them ways to train the cat."
Favorite reminder today from when working in education and leadership. .. Point for their head, Picture for their heart, Practice for their hands. #LuthED
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👏👏👏 You earned everyone of those with your hard work and timeless insights. Grateful to be connected with you Will!
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Guess what!
Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast just topped 750,000 downloads. So appreciate..
the many friends who listen
those who provide guest content
education leaders like you who keep doing what matters!
Go here for show archives: williamdparker.com/podcast-2/
Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast just topped 750,000 downloads. So appreciate..
the many friends who listen
those who provide guest content
education leaders like you who keep doing what matters!
Go here for show archives: williamdparker.com/podcast-2/
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Thanks Julie!
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EXCELLENT podcast featuring @TimElmore & @andrewmcpeak having a discussion about leading & learning from the different generations in your workplace open.spotify.com/episode/19EgfJ
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Thanks Aimee! It was so great to spend the day with you all at Allen ISD! Keep leading well.
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Grateful for a thought-provoking day of leadership learning with @andrewmcpeak from @GrowingLeaders. We got honest about the realities of leadership and dug into tangible ways that we can become paradoxical leaders for the betterment of those we serve.
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So fun!! Thanks for hosting me. You’ve got some great leaders!
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Thank you, @andrewmcpeak, for leading a conversation with our principals today about “The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership.” This discussion is helping us view today’s changing and uncertain times and look for innovative strategies to support staff and guide students.
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Sentiments like “Everything You're Searching for is Already Within You,” and "You're Perfect Just the Way You Are," give young, aspiring leaders exactly the wrong idea about their own growth and success. buff.ly/3siAycV #personalgrowth #generationz
"We fail to stay straight on the paths we’ve chosen for ourselves because something is crooked in our human condition." Read my new post out now: "Walking Straight Into Circles"
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In my new post I explore how a series of experiments support the core idea of one of Kant's most famous quotes: "Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made.” Read Now: buff.ly/3siAycV #personalgrowth #success #consistency
Hey Everyone! The Content team at Growing Leaders is hiring two full time positions. The first is our Director of Curriculum role. This is a full time role that will take over vision and strategy of our #Habitudes curriculum.
#content #curriculumdesign #…lnkd.in/g5ZtqJhU
What is it about human nature that keeps us from consistency? Read my new post out today: “Walking Straight Into Circles” #growthjourney #personalgrowth #culture
This was a fun article to write!
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“Your problems are like mushrooms. Mushrooms only grow where there is no light—in fact, they thrive most when it’s dark and rainy.” – @andrewmcpeak
@GrowingLeaders | #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth peermag.org/articles/charg
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What if not all your #stress was bad? Read my new post, "Good Stress and Bad Stress" - buff.ly/3Dzbdjo
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Dr. Adam Saenz: “Stress is basically fear, and fear ignites our fight or flight mechanism.” In other words, at the core of stress — the kind of stress that ruins sleep and causes health problems — is our own fear that we might fail.
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In my new post, I write about my own struggles with #stress -- especially a particular episode in 2017 when I ended up in the hospital. Since then, I've learned that not all stress is bad. If this sounds like your kind of conversation, have a read:
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"The next time you feel you might be experiencing stress, halt what you are doing and ask these four questions." Read my new post out today: buff.ly/3Dzbdjo
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Thanks Tyler!!
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If you work with students - this book is a must read. @TimElmore & @andrewmcpeak have written a very eye-opening, challenging, and encouraging book about GenZ. We can equip GenZ to impact this world, but equipping them may look different than you think.
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Want to learn how to transform public education? Listen to student voice!! I’m so thankful for the ideas shared by this student panel.
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Yes!!! This was so great. Thank you Emilee for what you do everyday! You guys are the heroes!
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Thank you @andrewmcpeak and @GrowingLeaders for visiting us at Union Academy today for PD on Leading 21st Century Students. We are grateful for Habitudes and all it does for our kids! May we all strive to lead #dorothysway
#UnionStrong #growingtomorrowsleaders
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What do you think about the idea of #microgenerations? Should we be redefining #generations because of the socio-cultural effects of #technology on our youngest populations?
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”People can only understand themselves, by looking at forces that transcend themselves.” - David Brooks buff.ly/3HMwDKk #Identity #socialmedia #GenerationZ
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Emotionally healthy people thrive on social media using two skills available to anyone: Cognitive Reprisal and Acceptance. I explore these two skills and how to build them in my new post: “Are You Secure Enough for Social Media?”
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Are You Secure Enough for Social Media? In my new post, I explore what it takes to stay emotionally grounded in the digital world. buff.ly/3HMwDKk
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"Grounded and genuine beats pretty and popular — especially if our goal is positive mental health." Read my new post out today! buff.ly/3HMwDKk
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“But the reason we get immersed in this three-hour movie is that it’s such an intricately staged detective story. It may be the most stylishly etched contemporary version of a ’40s noir mystery since “Chinatown.” - 100% agree with this statement.
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These kiddos right here got a positive behavior referral for Daring Mightily! Way to go! #everupwardcardinals❤️❤️❤️
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If you are beginning to doubt the existence of truly great men or women in the world, spend the day in the classroom of a highly effective teacher.
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Thanks Brian!
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Interesting take on #GenerationalLeadership. We need the wisdom of our elders passed down through generations to teach us valuable learning lessons in #Leadership.
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Today we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring the legendary John Lewis. Lewis helped shape civil rights in America for decades. With Lewis wisdom, courage, and moral clarity he carved out a legacy that will last a lifetime!
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A really great read on the correlation between leadership and culture.
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My latest article is for those who believe we need to do a better job of investing in the next generation: "Making Cassava: How Poor Leadership Becomes Poor Culture" buff.ly/3L7dTIo #culture #leadership #GENERATIONZ
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My latest article is for those who believe we need to do a better job of investing in the next generation: "Making Cassava: How Poor Leadership Becomes Poor Culture" buff.ly/3L7dTIo #culture #leadership #GENERATIONZ
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Thanks Terry! Hope I can get back there soon!
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Sequoyah Public School has worked w @GrowingLeaders ! This group gets it!! #sequoyaheagles #comeSOARwithus #oklaed @andrewmcpeak twitter.com/Williamdp/stat…
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