Major cheat code for life: Leave people better than you found them. A kind word. A thoughtful question. A small encouragement. A little more belief than they had before. You never know which sentence becomes the one someone carries for years.

I can’t wait til @AmericanAir comes before us for their next bail out. You can’t treat folks like this. Too many bad reports.

Boss: “We’ll also give you a 95% raise—just don’t leave!” Employee: “Sorry, it’s too late now.” Lesson for Leaders: Employees don’t leave only because of money—they leave when they feel undervalued or unappreciated. Retaining good employees isn’t just about increasing their pay; it requires recognition, growth opportunities, and proactive leadership. Take care of your best employees— before they decide to leave you.

The new General Manager of your Atlanta Falcons, Ian Cunningham! atlfal.co.nz/4k89gjj

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One of the main focus areas for #ForwardTogether is that when you feel frustrated by others' lack of growth, it is better to re-evaluate your approach rather than try to change someone else's behavior. "Do not judge people for not being where you are today when you weren’t there yesterday." Check out #ForwardTogether here on Amazon: a.co/d/inwSuIT

“Don’t dim your light because someone else isn’t ready for you. Keep going. And whatever you do, don’t become something you are not that doesn’t align with your belief system." How do we support others while not losing our own confidence in the process is a major theme in "Forward, Together." You can pre-order your copy here! a.co/d/eOckvfG

The best way to spread holiday cheer is showing it proud and clear! #GoBucks | #Elf

"Always try to be the best interaction any person has in a day." 3 Lessons from 2024 and Beyond that Helped me Get My Spark Back in 2025 - mailchi.mp/georgecouros/2025…

Run it back.

I own a small bakery. We aren’t famous, but we pay the bills. Last Tuesday, a woman came in. She was gripping her purse so tight her knuckles were white. She looked at the display case for a long time—too long. She pointed to the smallest plain vanilla cupcake we had. 'Just that one, please,' she whispered. 'Could you… could you put a tiny candle on it? It’s my daughter’s 6th birthday.' I looked at her shoes. They were wet. It was raining outside, and she had walked here. I looked at her eyes. Red-rimmed. I knew that look. It’s the look of a parent who has to choose between rent and a party. 'I’m sorry,' I said, putting on my best acting face. 'I actually have a huge problem. See this 8-inch chocolate cake with the unicorn frosting?' She looked at the expensive cake on the counter. 'My new decorator messed it up,' I lied. 'The icing is… uh… uneven. I can’t sell it. I was about to throw it in the trash. Would you do me a favor and take it off my hands? No charge. It saves me the guilt of wasting food.' She stared at me. She knew. The icing was perfect. She started to cry, right there in front of the croissant tray. 'Are you sure?' she asked. 'Please,' I insisted. 'You’re doing me a favor.' She walked out with a cake that would have cost $65, holding it like it was gold. Yesterday, I found a card slid under my door. It was a drawing from a 6-year-old girl. A unicorn with a big smile. And in wobbly crayon letters: 'Thank you for making my mommy happy.' Best profit I’ve made all year.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland! #BrutusHolidayPhotos | #GoBucks

I thought I ❌ade the field look better 🤪

BEAT MICHIGAN! O-H!

" Move me to take time to gaze at your beauty today, Lord." #QuietTime BEAT THE BLUE !!!

MUST LISTEN: If you call legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes’ old phone number, it plays a fiery speech Woody gave before a Michigan game. (614) 488-1910 🔥🔥

GREAT PLAYERS will put the extra time in. GREAT TEAMMATES will bring other teammates with them. GREAT FRIENDS wont accept excuses. - Proactive Coaching

Being gifted doesn't mean you've been given something. It means, you have something to give.

As we get new students this year, always keep in mind that we never truly know what's happening at home.

“While some commonalities exist across giftedness, one size does not fit all. Gifted learners exhibit different characteristics, traits, and ways to express their giftedness. Various issues must be considered for identification: …” — NAGC nagc.org/page/identification