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The EdTech Growth Blog
Practical strategies, frameworks, and hard-won lessons for EdTech founders who want to win district contracts and build sustainable, predictable revenue.


Mastering Leadership: Inspiring Through Action
Leadership remains an invaluable skill in a world filled with buzzwords and trends. As professionals committed to excelling in our...


Leading with Strength and Resilience: Thriving Under an Overbearing Supervisor
In the world of leadership, one challenge you will encounter, a most undaunting challenge, is an overbearing, toxic, and micromanaging...


The Power of Forgiveness: A Principal's Inspiring Story
In the world of leadership, we often talk about influence. Our impact on others, whether intentional or not, can profoundly shape their...


The Dynamic Duo of Leadership: Active Listening and Active Questioning
In the ever-evolving leadership landscape, countless qualities and skills contribute to a leader's success. However, two often...


The Power of Serving Others in Leadership
In the realm of leadership, it's not uncommon to hear phrases like "lead by example", "walk the talk", or "practice what you preach." These


The Power of Active Listening: Unearthing Solutions by Nurturing Deeper Understanding
In today's world, where noise and distractions often drown out genuine communication, active listening is a profoundly undervalued skill....


Leaving a Legacy of Influence: Are You Making a Difference?
In a previous blog post, I challenged you to consider whether your influence is "negative" or "positive" – which leads me to this week's...


The Power of Influence: Embracing the Positive
Hi there, it's Mike again! In one of my recent blogs, we delved into the fascinating topic of influence and posed some essential questions.


Embracing Failure: The Power of Reframing Thought Distortions
Life is an adventure filled with triumphs and tribulations, and we sometimes face hurdles that leave us feeling defeated. In these


Embracing Your Inner Power: Let's Talk Influence!
In this blog post, I have some thought-provoking questions for you to consider, get honest, and dig deeper into your understanding of...


Putting Yourself First: The Transformative Power of Prioritizing Health and Wellness in Leadership
Being a leader is not just about guiding others; it's also about taking care of yourself. Prioritizing your physical and mental...


Leadership Influence: Unleashing the Power of Interactions
As we continue exploring "adding value" to others and ourselves this week and in the coming weeks, we'll delve into the profound concept of


Valuing Value | Realigning Priorities
I'm excited to continue our conversation about adding value to others. Adding value to others has always been close to my heart.


Prioritizing Emotional Intelligence: How Self-Discipline Transforms Your Leadership Style
Have you ever wondered what sets great leaders apart? Given the many characteristics one might possess, the one characteristic that stands..


Discovering What It Is to Be an Effective Leader: Adding Value to Others by Valuing Yourself
In today's blog post, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the essence of effective leadership. Throughout this...


Unleashing Your Potential: The Four Keys to Personal Development
In today's rapidly changing world, personal development is crucial for unlocking our true potential and achieving success.


Becoming a Person of Influence
In John C. Maxwell's book, "Becoming a Person of Influence," he poses several thought-provoking questions about the nature of influence...


Value has a value only if its value is valued
The message is clear: we must understand the importance of balancing our different responsibilities and strive for balance in our lives.
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