My wife and I attended a wedding recently. In addition to throwing a check in the envelope, we wrote them a little note. We were extremely happy for the couple and excited to be there to celebrate their special day with them. We are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this year in 2026, so…
Enjoy this guest blog written by school leader Syd Sexton from Lubbock, TX. Syd worked years at Education Service centers in Texas providing PD, learning experiences, and supporting educators around the State of Texas. She now is the Executive Director of Leadership Development at Frenship ISD in Wolfforth, TX. Syd is a wife and Mom…
I love the rapid-fire portion of my #ELBPodcast, which I do near the end of the show. I ask the guest a variety of questions in fast succession, some serious and some not. You can tell a lot about a person by their habits, interests, routines, and decisions they make, so I ask questions. I’ve…
I love traveling and visiting amazing small towns across the United States. You learn so much and meet so many incredible people. I recently visited my good friend Superintendent Casey Hallgarth, and the Baker Bulldogs in beautiful Baker City, Oregon. Whenever I’m on the West Coast, my body and mind are still on East…
Isn’t it the best when you find a new tool for your toolbox? You see somebody do something, or use something, and you say to yourself: Wow, that’s fantastic, I’m gonna add that to my routine! That’s exactly what happened when I heard Andy Andrews say, “Smile while you talk.” Andy and I both spoke…
One night, I had gotten home late from travelling. Flights were delayed getting into LaGuardia, it was late, and I was cranky. On the drive home, I made up my mind that I was going to sleep in the next morning. I was not going to get up at my normal 5 AM to…
Hi Friends, meet Nathan! Nathan is a National Sales Executive at Lifetouch, the nation’s largest school photography company. Joining Lifetouch right out of college, Lifetouch is the only company that Nathan has ever worked for! He is proud of the difference that he makes day in and out, helping kids, families & educators to…
I don’t know where to start, or how to wrap my arms and heart around all the energy, positivity, fan engagement, and fun it was to see the Savannah Bananas at Yankee Stadium in mid-September. A friend of mine won the ticket raffle (Thanks, Jenn!), and she was not able to attend. Jenn offered the…
WOW Mike. Thanks for this guest blog spot. I met Mike at the South Tama School opening in August of 2025. Mike was inspired by the storytelling aspect of the presentation as well as the importance of recognizing the power of our impact on kids and the school community. I loved hearing his story–and he…
I love stand-up comedy. I love the energy. I love the artistic creativity of the comic, and I just love to laugh. It warms my soul. I was grateful to have the opportunity to interview Nick Holtvluwer on the podcast recently. Nick was a great guest. What a positive attitude, winning mindset, and indeed…
