Every mosquito move as I call it in Legacy of Learning will add up. Your 100% won’t be the same every day. But that doesn’t meant you didn’t give it your all today. What matters most is that we keep trying.
Bird by Bird
Through the Adults
Of course it’s important and meaningful for leaders to have positive relationships with students. What I’m saying, however, is that leaders are most impactful when they are strategic with their approach. Mathematically speaking, there are more kids in the school than adults. And each adult plays some kind of role in supporting kids. So, pour into the adults, and they will pour into the kids.
Glimmers
Do good. And expect nothing in return.
The Weight of Worry
Our heads and hearts need space for both the present moment and the future we are trying to build.
Readers, Moles, and Data
Do not minimize your story. Your story is not too small. You are not too small to tell it. We need your stories. We need to make space for storytelling and story listening in our schools and organizations.
The Real Work
Seeing progress reminds us that our actions matter.
Less is More
We can do hard things without being hard on ourselves. We can do hard things without being hard on others. We can do good work while living good lives.
Bravely Contributing
At the end of the day, everyone is someone’s kid. Don’t forget to take care of your inner kid too.
Baked Potatoes, Candles, & Mistakes
Sometimes, when things don’t go as planned, the stress of the moment can make for a great story later.
Vulnerability is Magic
If nothing else this week, if you listened, you did the work. Don’t underestimate the power of good listening.
MEGHAN LAWSON 