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After living it for so many years, and talking to so many people around the country---- I have a deep insight into what schools are really struggling with right now.

It's NOT apathy.
Or burnout.
Not even resistance.

What we’re facing is something deeper: a widespread lack of emotional literacy.

Emotional literacy is the ability to recognize, respond to, and regulate the emotional dynamics in yourself and others.
When it’s missing, trust erodes. People shut down and even small changes feel threatening.
That’s why I’ve developed a new keynote for the 2025–2026 school year for educators, leaders, and staff who are stretched thin and tired of surface-level solutions or one more initiative.

This work is about giving people a language for what they’re feeling, a framework to lead and teach through it, and a reason to believe that trust is still possible.

If you’re planning back-to-school PD or opening-day sessions, let’s talk. If you are part of an associate who needs to hear this, let me know.

We must do more than just motivate.
We have to make it meaningful.

📩 Message me or reach out. [email protected]

Click for a listen! The first of several podcast drops. A Better Paradigm with Natalie Lorenzo was a terrific first time out. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vhTFYosu8RwKsdRwJt2Cn

SO fun recording an episode for Season 2 of Hello Moxie today! Find episodes here https://hellomoxie.us/. The Connection Episode will air in May and it is packed with quality content and some hilarious moments.

Proud to be featured in this Forbes article by Nell Derick Debevoise.

The Most Overlooked Leadership Superpower: Connection During Employee Appreciation Month, let's rethink what truly drives engagement, loyalty, and innovation. The best leaders don’t just use authority. They connect deeply.

Part II: Things we were not expecting to see in Seattle, but we loved discovering!

The TROLL under the bridge!

Get up tomorrow. Take care of one another. Be kind. No matter what.

Finding peace after the hectic election season Jennifer Eisenreich, the CEO of Shift Show Communication, joined us to offer some tips on how to find peace after this hectic election season.

I read constantly. Mostly non-fiction. A book jumps out when it is different, impactful, AND fun to read. Jess Pettitt's book "Almost Doing Good" meets you wherever you are with DEI. I learned how many well-intentioned ideas fall short, and why we should try anyway. I also learned that even if you aren't a believer in DEI, you are dealing with it anyway, regardless of industry. No matter where you are, you feel more empowered as you read, not like a tool for doing the wrong thing. I know Jess: brilliant, benevolent badass. Check it out and lmk what you think! Jess: https://jesspettitt.com/almost-doing-good/. Amazon: https://jesspettitt.com/almost-doing-good/

When you're out and about and encounter someone cranky or upset, they may be struggling with their mental health. Recognize that other people's behavior isn't about you. They are doing the best they can in that moment...just like you. Connect and be kind.

Helena and Milton will hold our attention for about two weeks, but the hundreds of thousands of people facing serious trauma will be in our ranks forever. Having lost family, their homes, or their community, folks may temporarily or permanently relocate to our neighborhoods and more than anything, will need our patience and understanding....
AND, we always have hundreds of thousands in our ranks facing serious trauma, who need our patience and understanding.

How do we tell who they are? We can't. There is no badge. People often show few, if any signs. Maybe it's someone who gets short with you. It could be someone who just needs a kind word to rescue them from their inner thoughts.

You never know who is facing trauma.
There is a battle YOU are carrying that others know nothing about.

Be compassionate. Be patient. Be kind. LOVE your neighbors every day.
Reminder..... we are all neighbors.

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Jessica Pettitt’s latest book. It’s full of the ways that we have to keep trying to make things better. I was SO happy to be part of her team, seeing the work while it was in progress. I promise you’ve never read anything like it! Amazon link: https://a.co/d/7y8ZgNv

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Latest article. The power of words.

What Do You Know, Really: How Watered-Down Words and Truths Impact Debate Conscientious mistruths are dangerous. When they comprise the majority of one’s argument...

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Responding Best to Concerns at School A former principal with more than two decades of experience shares her advisory