Well, today is the day. How You Show Up is officially live. I'll keep it real. I've spent the last six years hesitating to write again. Two best-selling books in, and I still sat with a stack of "what if this one isn't as good" doubts every time I opened the laptop. Writing this forced me to close my own "belief gap" before I ever helped anyone else close theirs. At its core, How You Show Up is about the gap that exists in each one of us between who we intend to be and who the people around us actually experience. Not because we're not enough, but because the most important person any of us will ever lead is the one staring back in the mirror. I wrote it for anyone who needs to show up for other people every single day, at work or at home, often carrying more than anyone around them realizes. If that's you, I think you'll see yourself somewhere in these pages. Change the belief. Change the behavior. Change the outcome. That's the book in nine words. You don't need a perfect score to live a life filled with purpose and impact. If you want to check it out, it's available now: amzn.to/4gKkXfY

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Personal & Authentic turns 7 today. 💙🙏🏻 I can still remember sitting in the corner of my local Starbucks, writing the stories with tears streaming down my face, like it was yesterday. Seven years and 40k+ copies later, I’m still humbled by the stories people share, the conversations this book has sparked, and the incredible educators who continue to pour their hearts into this work. My greatest hope has never been about the number of books sold. It’s that somewhere along the way, these words encouraged someone to keep pressing on, reminded them that they matter, or helped them see the incredible difference they make in the lives of others. Because seven years later, one thing hasn’t changed, the books very first words: “The work is hard. But our kids are worth it.” To everyone who has been part of this journey, thank you!

How we show up matters. I had a great time joining Andrew Marotta on the #ELB "Education Leadership and Beyond" podcast.🎙️ We talked about my journey in education, some of the ideas behind "How You Show Up: Change the Belief, Change the Outcome," and what it means to reconnect to purpose, strengthen culture, and lead with greater intention.📚 Thanks, Andrew, for the conversation, and for the energy you continue to bring to educational leadership! 🎧 Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #ELB #EducationLeadership #Leadership #HowYouShowUp

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We can't expect students to map out their futures without helping them understand the possibilities and how to get there. In this blog for @All4Ed's @FutureReady, I explore Pillar 1 of #FutureReadyPathways (Education and Career Navigation) and how intentional guidance can help kids turn aspirations into actionable plans. Read more and explore the other pillars: all4ed.org/blog/from-hope-to…

Families need trusted guides in today's digital world! @All4Ed's @FutureReady is launching the Digital Navigator Network to help. No tech expertise required! Join our FREE virtual training Nov. 9 at 2 PM ET! 🔗 all4ed.org/activity/digital-…

Great ideas need practical tools to bring them to life! From building a shared vision to strengthening dual enrollment and work-based learning, our #FutureReadyPathways resource library has FREE downloadable tools to help teams move forward. Explore: futurereadypathways.org/reso…

Good advice doesn't have an expiration date! Sharing this one again from @AskAdam3 and @All4Ed: "The Conversations District Tech Directors Need to Be LEADING Right Now." From #AI and screen time to equity and district leadership, these are conversations that still matter. 🔗 all4ed.org/blog/the-conversa…

I see you, @nrea1!! Such an honor to kick off this year’s conference. Fired up to be with you all! Let’s go my friends!!