Archive for October 2014
Have you ever had an Ozzy Osbourne “Crazy Train” week? – SCN Encourager
The past few days have been one wild ride – and I can’t even remember the conductor yelling, “All aboard!” It’s not that things have been going poorly for me – I just feel like I’ve been in a slump “connecting the dots.” There’s really no reason for it. On Wednesday I received a friendly and thoughtful note from futurist David…
Read MoreAs good stories about our schools are swept away, this team battles to stem the tide.
Schools are full of positive stories that are seldom covered by traditional media outlets. To remain solvent in a digital world where revenue is tied to clicks, only stories expected to generate high readership are produced. If anything’s to blame, it’s human nature. More readers will read a story about a bad teacher than a…
Read MoreDo I owe this expert an apology? – SCN Encourager
I’ve been thinking. Perhaps I owe you an apology as well. One thing is certain. I’ve woefully understated futurist David Zach’s value to what we do as school leaders and communicators. You see, I’ve written about about my admiration for his work before (a fantastic NSPRA 2000 presenter, etc.), but after a Chamber of Commerce breakfast this morning, I…
Read MoreTuesday Tech Tips: icing on the cake for your video
The icing on the cake, it always makes it a little sweeter. That’s what these final tips are… Small measures to make a good video great. These take more time and focus at first, but they’re worth the effort to give your videos a professional edge. Hey! If you missed #1 in this series and…
Read MoreBreaking News! Seriously speechless on Saturday. – SCN Encourager
Here’s another reminder why offense is better than defense. Sports talk radio sometimes doesn’t help my marriage at all. And I’m sure I wasn’t the only spouse ensnared by the intense outcry taking place over the airwaves Saturday morning. As we often do, Cindy and I were up and about on Saturday – going to breakfast, visiting the farmer’s market, and…
Read MoreWere your grandparents optimists or pessimists? – SCN Encourager
The fact that you are “up and about” answers this one. According to futurist David Zach, we’re both walking, talking, real-world proof that our ancestors consistently looked ahead to the future with hope in their hearts. I do think that if Zach knew my grandparents, he’d be forced to acknowledge that the power of prayer and keeping one’s “fingers…
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