Knucklehead Moments (The Real Tom)

That’s what I would’ve wished for you, you know. But… I’ve discovered that’s not how “aha moments” pop up. Dang. Apparently you’ve got to be observant and it helps to have a big nose. (So yay! I’m halfway there!) This all dawned on me while listening to Bernadette Jiwa discuss her new book “Hunch.” She’s got…

You can put me in the “It’s Tough to Tell” category. It’s sad in a way. Research shows that high achieving successful people have consistent morning routines. This isn’t good. It means I’ve got to avoid reading any research summaries about those of us who don’t have consistent morning routines. It could be painful. For me, the truth is like baby aspirin. I can…

A:  When it’s used to break the grip of depression. So says Chris Brogan. I’ve written about him before. He’s a successful business coach, author, productivity leader… and striving to be a good father is his highest priority. There’s a lot to admire. Brogan also values telling the truth. So I shouldn’t have been surprised to read Brogan’s essay about…

School communicators are a pretty forgiving group. Thank you! After sharing my Mother’s Day fumble yesterday, I appreciated the feedback. For sure, we’ve all been there. Overlooking something important we should’ve caught long before someone else had to point it out. One of you even sent me this photo along with this message:“Tom – at least you didn’t…

I just don’t happen to be one of them. (Sorry.) But you’ve heard of this guy. Abraham Maslow. He created the famous “hierarchy of needs.” He also validated much of the way you think and act as school communicator… because he too believed we should concentrate on every individual’s strengths and gifts, not their shortcomings. Pretty…