In the Mindset Minute (2:13), Tom shares a mantra that he's used to create a mindset that everything always works out for him. Then (6:06) Tom is joined by author, speaker, and friend Cale Birk to talk about why leaders need to plan for impact, not just change. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:01), Tom reminds listeners about the importance of knowing your assessment purpose in advance of any assessment.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Jonesboro, AR (Sep. 25-26)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• Charleston, SC (Oct. 11-12)

• Standards-Based Learning in Action

• Seattle, WA (Oct. 16-17)

• Grading from the Inside Out

• St. Louis, MO (Dec. 6-7)

NEW BOOKS BY TOM:

• "Redefining Student Accountability" (NEW)

• "Concise Answers to FAQs about Assessment & Grading"

• "Jackpot: Nurturing Student Investment through Assessment"

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