Great leaders honor the past.

They learn from it.

But they refuse to live there.

Whether last year was your greatest success or your greatest disappointment...

Thermostat leaders understand that leadership is always forward-facing.

Today's episode is about letting go of what was so you can fully embrace what could be.

Leadership is contagious.

So is negativity.

Every leader has moments when frustration, pressure, and disappointment threaten to take over. The question isn't whether difficult days will come.

The question is:

What kind of atmosphere will you create when they do?

This episode explores why thermostat leaders understand that attitude isn't about pretending everything is perfect—it's about choosing the climate you want others to experience.

Leadership attracts opinions.The higher you go, the louder the room gets.And suddenly… everyone has advice.Even people who’ve never carried what you carry.In this episode of Thermostat Tuesday Talk, Dr. Tron Young delivers a leadership truth every leader eventually learns:Not every voice deserves influence.Because thermostat leaders don’t take direction from spectators.They set the climate—no matter who’s watching.#BeTheThermostat #leadership #AuthenticLeadership #DecisionMaking #ProfessionalGrowth

Every leader eventually faces a moment when their passion, innovation, or vision makes someone else uncomfortable. The temptation is to shrink — to get quieter, to fit in.

But thermostat leaders understand something different: you weren't called to blend into the room. You were called to change it.

In this episode of Thermostat Tuesday, Dr. Tron Young challenges leaders to stop apologizing for their gifts and start leading with the confidence that purpose — not popularity — should determine how brightly they shine.

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Have you ever noticed that we often ask one question whenever leadership gets hard?

"Should I keep going?"

Today I want to replace that question with a better one.

"Who am I becoming because I kept going?"

Because thermostat leaders don't quit every time the pressure rises.

They learn to lead through it.

We all remember a great leader.

Not because they were perfect.

But because they made us feel seen, valued, and capable of more than we thought possible.

Who’s the best leader you’ve ever had, and what did they do that still impacts you today?

Let’s celebrate the people who set the thermostat in our lives. 👇

#BeTheThermostat

Be the THERMOSTAT and not the thermometer! Listen to Jake Palmer, a passionate principal at Fisher Grade School committed to creating a nurturing environment through strong relationships with staff, students, and families. His energetic and enthusiastic approach inspires positive change that transforms student outcomes.

Be the THERMOSTAT, not the Thermometer! Being the Thermostat is not something that just happens, but it is what you do. Listen to Dr. Rachael Mahmood, 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, use her voice and stories to help uplift and motivate us to #bethethermostat!

Be The Thermostat! Listen to Sean Buchanan, Superintendent or Geary Public Schools in Geary, Oklahoma, as he talks about increasing parental engagement to increase academic results. Connect with Sean at www.seanbuchanansolutions.com.

In this episode of "Letting Go of Unwanted Badges," we discuss the importance of letting go of unwanted badges, those labels and badges we wear that may weigh us down, and how to foster a culture of empowerment, authenticity, and growth for ourselves and our teams. We will always encourage you to be the thermostat and not the thermometer.