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Where in the World is the Mafost Blog?

On sabbatical. It’s a part of a planned half-time. If you haven’t planned your half-times (learn about it here), I highly recommend it. Not just for...

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A Quick Thought on Transitions

You’ve seen the videos. He’s standing with one foot on the boat and one foot on the dock. The boat starts rocking and drifting from the...

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Enroll In The 3 in 3

Consider enrolling in the Principals’ Seminar 3 in 3. It’s designed three years of experience in three weeks’ of learning. View the full curriculum and details...

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Simple Additions to Make Now

There are a few additions that you could make to any week: A few more veggies and fruits A bit more exercise A ounce more of...

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Principals’ Seminar

Replace the worry, noise, and self-doubt with the prowess and peace of mind of a seasoned school leader. Principals’ Seminar already has over 100 principals and...

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Year in Review 2019

Twenty nineteen was a year of expansion. Many lessons were learned from failures and challenges: Embrace growth when it occurs, even if unplanned. Action is the...

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A Collaboration on Focus

“Every human being enters each day with a finite amount of mental energy. Once that energy is gone, it’s gone for good.” – Daniel Bauer This...

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Quick Message for Blog Readers

If you’re following the Mafost blog, first let me say a quick thank you. You literally are the reason that this blog exists! Quick Message: This...

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Blog is Closing…I’m All Out of Ideas

The Mafost blog is closing. I’m all out of ideas to share. The pen’s dry. The keyboard’s broken. It’s been a good run for the past...

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Winning With Bold Empathy

Bold: showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous. Empathy: the experience of understanding another’s thoughts, feelings, and condition from his or her vantage point,...

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Thank You and Two Reads Elsewhere

Sometimes its good to just slow down and say thank you. Thank you for taking the time to read this blog. If you’ve followed for any...

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Q & A for Season 3

I’m interested in hearing your thoughts. What’s on your mind in your work? Has this blog stirred your thinking? What topics would you like to question?...

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New Seasons

When flowers are blooming and the sun is staying longer in the sky, we know the seasons are changing. When leaves fall and morning dew turns...

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To Orlando #naesp18

This day a year ago, I wrote the article Finding a Place Among Connected Educators, and stated, “It’s the relationships that make learning come alive. It’s...

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This Time Next Week

On Tuesday, May 1st, you’re invited to listen to Episode 1 of the new Mafost Mashup podcast – insanely innovative ideas for school leaders. The first...

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