Archive for October 2016
Halloween 2016. Clowns are the scourge now. What’s next? – SCN Encourager
Isn’t this the question good school communicators always ask? What’s next? So… What’s Next after the current clown rage? I know you’re asking this. And for once, I have an answer! Believe it or not, I’m ahead of the curve. I’m totally on top of what’s trending. And I’m going to share it all with you today. Now…
Read MoreClosing out the week with a Zach-ism – SCN Encourager
Here’s the second unusual practice of futurist David Zach He probably has more. But I can only vouch for two. The first is his practice of building extra time into his travel schedule so he can connect with friends and acquaintances when he arrives in a new city. Whether David will still do this after meeting up with me last month is…
Read MoreThere was a delayed dividend from my dinner out with futurist David Zach – SCN Encourager
Sometimes even I can catch a lucky break. And this one came courtesy of David Zach. I wrote to you about his visit to Holland (MI) from the land of the Packers and Badgers yesterday. During our time together awhile ago, a portion of our chat briefly touched upon his definition of fads, trends, and principles. For some reason, I listened closely…
Read MoreMy dinner out with futurist David Zach still has me thinking – SCN Encourager
For one thing, I should’ve been taking better notes. Not only is he a fascinating man. He also has a unique practice as he travels across the country giving keynote presentations. At least I found it unique. You see, David lives in Wisconsin, and as he gets booked to speak from here to there, he likes to stop…
Read MoreIt’s time to step up and defend comfort zones. (Join the crusade.) – SCN Encourager
What’s so horrible about comfort zones, anyway? I mean, really? And don’t tell me you’ve never wondered about this. After all, how many times have we seen this kind of visual? Lot of times, right? We never see anything that advises us to stay put where we are. That is, until now. Consider. Most of the successful innovations today are actually just incredible improvements (or…
Read MoreVictories by the Lions & Cubbies. The Ohio State upset. (The meaning of it all.) – SCN Encourager
School communicators already know the primo lesson of the weekend. It can’t be ignored. Miracles happen. Yes, they do! What was previously preordained (AKA predicted or assumed) suddenly no longer holds true. Even if it’s just for a few days. That’s how it is with many of life’s pleasant pop-ups. And this weekend’s events have special meaning for us because I…
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