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Episode 37: This ONE THING Will Make You A Happier And Better Compensated Leader
If you have ever watched an infomercial, you have probably heard a very specific phrase used again and again. As the energetic host tells you why you can’t live without a knife that can cut through a…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Episode 36: If Nelson Mandela was your Head of School....
I love sports movies!
My favorite is Rocky 4, but I also love Miracle, Remember The Titans, Hoosiers, Field of Dreams, Tin Cup, Caddyshack and so many more. There is a sports movie that came out in 2…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 35: The Top 10 TED Talks That Every Private School Leader Should Watch
OK, I know what you’re thinking: “What is the deal with all of these Top 10 lists?”
That’s a fair question considering that:
Two weeks ago (Episode 33) was titled The Top 10 Leadership Books For Pri…Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 34: The Top 10 Time Management Books For Busy Private School Leaders
I’ve got a riddle for you.
I am free, yet priceless. You can’t own me, but you can use me. You can’t save me, you can only spend me. What am I?
Before I give you the answer, I have to tell you two t…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 33: The Top 10 Leadership Books for Private School Leaders
Summer means different things to different people.
For my family it means 4th of July fireworks, cooking burgers on the grill, fireflies, playing a little golf (badly), reading a book in the backyard…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 32: Ask yourself these 6 questions TODAY so that NEXT year will be better
The windshield on your car is MUCH, MUCH bigger than your rear view mirror. That makes sense, right?
When you are driving down the road, your focus is on what’s ahead.
Over the last several years, I …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 31: Try these 7 strategies when you are "feeling off" but don't know why
Has this ever happened to you?
You are sitting at your desk at school, working on something and you just “feel off”?
You aren’t sure what’s wrong.
Maybe you feel agitated or grumpy. Maybe you feel a …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 30: "Performance Punishment" May Be Destroying Teacher Morale At Your School
Have you ever heard this quote? “No good deed goes unpunished.”
What about this one? “If you want something done well, ask a busy person.”
One more quote: “Once you do the impossible it becomes par…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 29: These “3 Little Words” Will Change The Way That You Lead
Every so often, one of my students asks, “Mr. Minkus, how old are you?”
I always come back with the same answer, “Well, I was born before man walked on the moon!” That answer usually gets the desired…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 28: How To Improve School-wide Classroom Management
One of my least favorite subjects to discuss is student discipline.
One of my most favorite subjects to discuss is classroom management.
Most school leaders know that there is a BIG difference betwee…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago