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Colleagues,
With the politically divisive political climate and the generally chaotic state of the world, the holidays can be filled with tension in equal measure to joy. Take solace and deep breaths. We don’t have to let our national “leaders” dictate how we treat each other. Remember our common humanity, our common desires, and, yes, our common values. In the end, the most special moments involve us sitting down and breaking bread together. Today, you engage in the most ancient of human rituals. I hope you are able to feel connected with those at the table. Cheers! Frederick
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Colleagues,
The rest of this week I’m going to share something I’m thankful for and ask you to reflect on a parallel in your life. Gratitude is a powerful thing and we should practice it more than once per year. It may be cliché, but I’m thankful for the opportunity to support you and your leadership. When we make a difference in the lives of others, we are doing work that matters. I get to do that every day, but without you, my work would be devoid of value. Who do you serve? Whose presence in your life can you be grateful for? Cheers! Frederick Colleagues, In the second half of yesterday’s episode of The Assistant Principal Podcast, I discussed seven affirmations I’ve been trying out and what the impact has been. The affirmations are based on a video with Tony Robbins, which I have linked on my blog page here. The 7th affirmation is “Today I choose to win.” I write it, then I say it. The power is in the word “choose.” I face a choice when I say the phrase – will I believe it and win the day, or will I retreat and give up. And if I proclaim I will win, but then give up on a hard day, what does that say about my values? In a way it’s a gimmick. For me, it works (usually 🤣). Thanks again to IXL for sponsoring today’s episode.  Cheers!
Frederick Colleagues, We are dropping the podcast this morning in hopes of giving people an additional morning commute to listen because we hope you are NOT listening to podcasts on Thanksgiving 😉. Today’s episode is very low key, no music, no production, just me running through the theme of motivation. In the first half, I’ll dive into three important factors of motivation:
If any of these factors are missing, motivation decreases. In the second half… well, you’ll just need to listen or wait for tomorrow’s email 🤣 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!  Cheers!
Frederick Colleagues,
I attended a music event at a small venue in West Asheville last weekend. I thought it might be a good place for my incredible son-in-law Ranford Almond to play at, so I approached the manager and asked about how people got booked in. She pointed me to a poster on the wall and a QR code. No interest, no questions, no investment. I was a task, and she completed the task by sending me to a piece of paper. Please, this week, as busy as you are, remember that strategic leaders prioritize people, not tasks. BTW, I use Ranford’s hit Old Soul as the theme song for the podcast. If you haven’t heard it, you should listen. It will make you smile. Cheers! Frederick |
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