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“Cigarette smoking is no more ‘addictive’ than coffee, tea or Twinkies.”

—James W. Johnston, CEO of R.J. Reynolds Nabisco, April 14, 1994 before Congress

“I can say categorically that… no one in the White House staff, no one in this administration, presently employed, was involved in this very bizarre incident.”

—President Richard Nixon, discussing the Watergate burglary, August 29, 1972

These two quotes are famous for the same reason. They are two of the biggest lies ever told. 

Johnston’s lie led to one of the biggest reckonings in US History and Tobacco companies were forced to pay billions of dollars in fines and restitution.

Nixon’s lie ultimately led to his resignation, seven people went to prison and Watergate has become one of the biggest scandals in American history.

Most of us are pretty savvy when it comes to the truth. We don’t fall for scams and sales gimmicks. We don’t believe most of what we hear on the news or on social media. That said, I believe that private school leaders do have some “blind spots” when it comes to the truth.

On today’s episode of The Private School Leader Podcast, we are going to discuss The 4 Biggest Lies That Most Private School Leaders Believe.

Thank you for taking me along with you when you are walking the dog, driving to school or running errands. I appreciate you and what you are doing for the lucky kids and teachers at your school. 

Thanks so much for listening and thanks for making a difference!

Mark Minkus

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