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What's with the rock?

6/17/2025

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Colleagues,

MVP: Reflecting will help you uncover the rock.

When did you last reflect?

Feeling thoughtful today?

I hope so.

Will Lepech, a long-time reader and listener, is my special guest on today’s ​episode​ of The Assistant Principal Podcast. 

This is a very thoughtful episode and it will spur some reflection for you.

My favorite quote? “Uncover the rock.” 

What does it mean? Listen to the show!

Today’s episode of The Assistant Principal Podcast is sponsored by IXL!
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Cheers!

Frederick
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What is efficiency?

6/13/2025

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Colleagues,

What is efficiency?

MVP: Choices are more important than efficiency
Lately I’ve been working on getting my morning routine more focused. I am very creative and efficient in the mornings, way more than in the afternoons. So, I’m trying to squeeze as much efficiency as I can out of the period between 5:30 am and 12:30 pm. If I could just manage my time better…

But this is a fallacy, because time isn’t the problem. Even if I was twice as productive, I would still have an endless list of things to do:
  • Start a YouTube channel
  • Write another book
  • Schedule more speaking events
  • Etc…

Remember the first epiphany – we can’t do everything!

Maybe efficiency isn’t about getting more done – maybe it’s about making better choices about what gets done…And what doesn’t.

Try this: Think about one person who needs your support but didn’t get it this week (professional or personal). Think about one thing you did that was not as important as supporting that person. Make a different choice next week.

Did this resonate? If so, I would love to hear from you – PLEASE consider replying to this email and letting me know your thoughts.

Cheers!

​Frederick
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Easy does it

6/12/2025

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Colleagues,

MVP: Setting low criteria for success can increase motivation.

For a variety of reasons, I’ve been working on getting physically stronger. When I was in college, I would get up at 5am and lift weights for a couple hours. Everyday. Hard.

I can’t do that anymore, nor do I want to.

In fact, lifting weights doesn’t seem like fun anymore, and the thought of going to the gym in the morning to do some grueling workout is a demotivator for me (too much E, not enough V).

So, I have worked to lower the E (effort).

If I go down to the gym and do two sets, that’s a win.

Of course, I always do more than two sets, but the low bar for success makes it easier to go when I don’t want to.

And small wins build momentum.

Cheers!

Frederick
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I choose you!

6/11/2025

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Colleagues,

MVP: If you can’t grow everyone, choose to work with the willing.

Hard reality: you don’t have time to help everyone grow.

This means you must choose.

Who do you choose?

To have the biggest impact, work with the willing.

Cathy Lacey and I discuss this and much more as we break down teacher-centric professional development on yesterday’s episode of The Assistant Principal Podcast.

I’m happy to acknowledge Kaleidoscope Adventures as a sponsor of yesterday’s episode of The Assistant Principal Podcast! I appreciate their support and encourage you to connect with them if you are thinking about planning a school trip!
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Cheers!

​Frederick
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If I could distill leadership into just one thing…

6/10/2025

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Colleagues,

MVP: Better people equals better outcomes

“If we want better outcomes for students, we have to create better outcomes for teachers.”

So says Cathey Lacey, my guest on today’s episode of The Assistant Principal Podcast.

We can replace student and teacher with patient and nurse, client and social worker, citizen and commissioner.

Want a better organization? Grow your people.

Thanks again to IXL for sponsoring today’s episode.
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Cheers!

Frederick
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