Better Leaders Better Schools guest Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director have provided a unique context for his education philosophy.     In this episode you will learn:

• How many leaders did you leave behind?
• How to establish a collective commitment
• Build trust by being trustworthy
• Leaders don’t rush to consequences, but rush to support
• All means all
• Kids that challenge us the most need us the most
• Are you there to lead or to survive?
• Are you using the Significant 72?
• Be positive by design

  Resources:   7 Habits of Highly Effective People   Tom’s TedX   Starting a Movement   I am the Future   7 Keys   What do you make?   Connect with Tom ...   Blog   Twitter   Email Do you need accountability? Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Daniel wants to work with you and help you accelerate your leadership development and increase your impact.   Follow Me and Get Behind the Scenes Access on SNAPCHAT!!!  

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