Sean Gaillard
@smgaillard.bsky.social
📤 1310
📥 935
📝 704
School Principal-Author-Podcaster-author of
#ThePepperEffect
& founder of
#CelebrateMonday
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
18 minutes ago
Clutter, Chaos, and Confusion? Take the Leap. Try
#AutopilotEDU
:
a.co/d/bmnmiYW
#Productivity
#leadership
@bbray27.bsky.social
@glenngrobbins.bsky.social
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
1
1
A new blog post for anyone having a crossroads moment:
seangaillard.com/2025/11/13/e...
loading . . .
Everyday Begins Again: A Leadership Riff for the Crossroads
There is a scene near the end of Mad Men that has been living in my mind lately. It appears in “The Milk and Honey Route,” the penultimate episode of the entire series. Don Draper is si…
http://seangaillard.com/2025/11/13/everyday-begins-again-a-leadership-riff-for-the-crossroads/
4 minutes ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
9 days ago
Start with Productive-ish
fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/11/prod...
#AutopilotEDU
#4OCF
@glenngrobbins.bsky.social
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@ajbianco.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
1
1
Missing old bandmates and friends. Wish they would call back.
about 14 hours ago
0
1
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
about 23 hours ago
The Open Door Policy is killing your Productivity
fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/11/open...
#4OCF
#AutopilotEDU
@glenngrobbins.bsky.social
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@ajbianco.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
1
1
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Teachers on Fire Podcast
1 day ago
BREAKING: The Teachers on Fire Podcast is BACK. Big thanks to recent guests
@marcusluther.bsky.social
,
@smgaillard.bsky.social
, and
@mrnunesteach.bsky.social
for helping me recover my footing. This Saturday will be my sixth straight weekend recording and publishing, and I couldn't be happier.
0
2
1
There’s a stretch in leadership when the stage feels empty. Play anyway. That’s how the next band forms.
#LeadershipRiffs
2 days ago
0
0
0
Belonging is being in a band.
2 days ago
0
1
0
Sometimes leadership is just keeping time in the dark, trusting the harmony will return.
#LeadershipRiffs
2 days ago
0
1
0
seangaillard.com/2025/11/10/i...
loading . . .
In the Liminal: A Leadership Riff
There are seasons when the music fades and all that’s left is the echo. You find yourself standing in the hallway between what was and what’s next. The applause has stopped. The setlist is blank. I…
http://seangaillard.com/2025/11/10/in-the-liminal-a-leadership-riff/
3 days ago
0
0
0
seangaillard.com/2025/11/09/t...
loading . . .
The Sound That Prevails: Leadership Lessons from Nick Drake and Unseen Impact
The Vinyl Moment This morning, I started my day with a cup of black coffee and a vinyl spin. I always appreciate the reflective warmth of time alone with coffee and the crackle of the needle on an …
http://seangaillard.com/2025/11/09/the-sound-that-prevails-leadership-lessons-from-nick-drake-and-unseen-impact/
4 days ago
0
0
0
Nick Drake never knew how far his songs would reach. Leadership can feel the same way. We may not always see the impact, but the sound still carries. It matters. 🎧 The Sound That Prevails: Leadership Lessons from Nick Drake and Unseen Impact
seangaillard.com/2025/11/09/t...
loading . . .
The Sound That Prevails: Leadership Lessons from Nick Drake and Unseen Impact
The Vinyl Moment This morning, I started my day with a cup of black coffee and a vinyl spin. I always appreciate the reflective warmth of time alone with coffee and the crackle of the needle on an …
https://seangaillard.com/2025/11/09/the-sound-that-prevails-leadership-lessons-from-nick-drake-and-unseen-impact/
4 days ago
0
0
0
Walk away from those who admire the problem and avoid the solution. True leadership is found among the builders, the doers, and the brave hearts who lean into the hard work of progress.
#LeadershipRiffs
5 days ago
0
0
0
Somewhere out there, a band is waiting for your sound. The rhythm only you can bring. The harmony only you can hear. Keep playing. They’ll find you when the song needs you most.
#LeadershipRiffs
5 days ago
0
0
0
Maybe belonging isn’t always found in the places we hoped for. Maybe it’s found in the quiet moments when we pick up the instrument anyway and play from the heart.
#LeadershipRiffs
5 days ago
0
1
0
Failure leaves echoes that linger, but the rhythm always finds its way back. "Failure Hurts, But the Beat Goes On"
seangaillard.com/2025/11/07/failure-hurts-but-the-beat-goes-on/
#LeadershipRiffs
loading . . .
Failure Hurts, But the Beat Goes On
Failure hurts. There’s no sugar-coating that simple truth. When the Beatles were turned down by Decca Records, it could have been the end of their story. But it wasn’t. They found another path and …
https://seangaillard.com/2025/11/07/failure-hurts-but-the-beat-goes-on/
6 days ago
0
1
1
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Bryon Carpenter 🦋
9 days ago
Good morning Tim and Sean! “3-Minute Leadership Reset: Rekindle Your Fire For Education with Sean Gaillard”
@teachersonfire.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
Tired, unhealthy. Pause for 3 and Reset. @LainieRowell Evolving With Gratitude
youtube.com/shorts/INc5f...
@FreshAirAtFive 2.5 🌌 1C
loading . . .
November 4, 2025
YouTube video by FreshAirAtFive
https://youtube.com/shorts/INc5f2j5S8g?si=I0FDo2WinOMiaLfT
0
3
1
seangaillard.com/2025/11/02/t...
loading . . .
There Will Always Be Naysayers
Every leader faces doubt. Every visionary faces resistance. This reflection is about how we can rise above the noise, stay true to our purpose, and keep creating even when others question our path.…
http://seangaillard.com/2025/11/02/there-will-always-be-naysayers/
10 days ago
0
0
0
I’m back to podcasting with a new series: The Leadership Liner Notes Podcast. This season is all about presence, gratitude, and finding joy in everyday leadership. It’s time to
#CelebrateTheMoment
. Listen here:
open.spotify.com/show/4zjPjLy...
#LeadershipLinerNotes
#LeadershipRiffs
#EduSky
12 days ago
0
2
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Teachers on Fire Podcast
12 days ago
NEW VIDEO: Experience the 3-minute leadership reset and rekindle your fire for education - with
@smgaillard.bsky.social
. 🔥
youtu.be/UHzo8rDEzhA
loading . . .
The 3-Minute Leadership Reset: Rekindle Your FIRE - with SEAN GAILLARD
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
https://youtu.be/UHzo8rDEzhA
0
1
1
We are living in an AI Sputnik Moment. This moment is calling us to reflect, prepare, and lead with purpose. It is not about new tools. It is about courage, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future of learning. Read the full post here:
seangaillard.com/2025/10/30/e...
#AI
#EduSky
loading . . .
Embracing the AI Sputnik Moment: Why Schools Must Prepare Now
AI is not a passing trend. It is our wake-up call. In this defining moment for education, how we respond matters more than ever. The G.A.I.N Effect offers a roadmap for rising to the challenge. I k…
http://seangaillard.com/2025/10/30/embracing-the-ai-sputnik-moment-why-schools-must-prepare-now/
14 days ago
0
1
0
15 days ago
0
2
0
Keep your circle close. Stay near the ones who love you without conditions. The ones who check in when you go quiet. The ones who celebrate you when you rise and sit with you when you fall. Protect your peace. Nurture your people. That’s where the real harmony lives.
#LeadershipRiffs
18 days ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
23 days ago
Autopilot Release Date!
fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/10/auto...
#4OCF
#AutopilotEDU
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@ajbianco.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
3
2
Leadership can feel lonely at times. The key is not to start over, but to reset, to pause, breathe, and return to what matters most. 🎧 New post: The Leadership Reset 👉
seangaillard.com/2025/10/25/t...
#LeadershipLinerNotes
#LeadershipReset
#LeadershipRiffs
loading . . .
The Leadership Reset
Every great song needs a pause between the notes. The same is true for leadership. Take a moment, breathe, and tune your heart back to harmony. As leaders, we have our days. I am talking about the …
https://seangaillard.com/2025/10/25/the-leadership-reset/
19 days ago
0
1
0
26 days ago
0
1
0
🎵 New post: “Leadership Echoes: Small Moments, Big Legacy” Quiet moments often shape the loudest legacies. Read here 👉
seangaillard.com/2025/10/17/t...
#LeadershipLinerNotes
#Leadership
#Legacy
loading . . .
The Leadership Echo: Small Moments, Big Legacy
A Lesson from Administrator School During my days in “administrator school,” I was fortunate to have our superintendent, where I was employed as a teacher, instruct one of our courses. The course w…
http://seangaillard.com/2025/10/17/the-leadership-echo-small-moments-big-legacy/
27 days ago
0
1
0
Presence is the greatest act of love. đź’› A reflection on slowing down, leading with heart, and being there for those who matter most.
seangaillard.com/2025/10/09/p...
#LeadershipRiffs
#Presence
#Love
#Family
loading . . .
Pivoting Toward Presence: A Reflection on Love, Leadership, and Lennon
Today marks what would have been John Lennon’s 85th birthday. Had he not been so cruelly taken from the world, I imagine him surrounded by love, his wife, his sons, and perhaps a few close friends …
http://seangaillard.com/2025/10/09/pivoting-toward-presence-a-reflection-on-love-leadership-and-lennon/
about 1 month ago
0
1
0
My latest post is a tribute to the best man I know—my dad. Grateful for his love, faith, and lessons that still guide me. 💙 Read here:
seangaillard.com/2025/10/05/a...
#Gratitude
loading . . .
A Lesson from My Dad
Lately, if you have been following this blog, you might have noticed a thread weaving through my recent reflections, one centered on gratitude for those I love. A recent health setback prompted me …
https://seangaillard.com/2025/10/05/a-lesson-from-my-dad/
about 1 month ago
0
1
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Dave Burgess
about 2 months ago
What’s Right: A Pivot into Bright “Stops” Brand new guest blog post from the author of
#ThePepperEffect
,
@smgaillard.bsky.social
! Includes 4 practical, ready-to-use ways to make this happen in your system!
www.daveburgessconsulting.com/blog/whats-r...
#dbcincbooks
#EduSky
#tlap
#leadlap
0
6
3
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
about 1 month ago
The River is Alive
fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/09/river/
#4OCF
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@ajbianco.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
1
1
A new blog post written in honor of my three daughters:
seangaillard.com/2025/09/28/w...
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
Thanks for the support and opportunity to contribute,
@burgessdave.bsky.social
!
#tlap
#ThePepperEffect
add a skeleton here at some point
about 1 month ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Dr. Jacie Maslyk
about 2 months ago
Here’s what school leaders are saying about the NEW edition of
#STEAMMakers
. Thank you
@smgaillard.bsky.social
for your ongoing support!
#STEM
#STEMeducation
#Makerspaces
#Creativity
#esports
#DigitalLiteracy
1
2
2
For my mom at 80 🌹 Infinite gifts of love, faith, and joy. My gratitude is endless. 💻
seangaillard.com/2025/09/20/f...
loading . . .
For My Mom at 80: Infinite Gratitude for a Lifetime of Love and Faith
This past week, my mother turned 80 years old. I cannot begin to measure the blessing that she is in my life. Every good thing I have is connected to her love, her sacrifices, and her unwavering de…
http://seangaillard.com/2025/09/20/for-my-mom-at-80-infinite-gratitude-for-a-lifetime-of-love-and-faith/
about 2 months ago
0
1
0
I know what it feels like to wonder if anyone understands. You are not alone in this journey. Read more:
seangaillard.com/2025/09/14/y...
loading . . .
You Are Never Alone: A Note on Mental Health & Well-Being
Let’s cut to the chase. I go regularly to a therapist. I live with panic, anxiety, and depression. I take medication for that, as well as for high blood pressure. I lean on prayer for guidance, str…
https://seangaillard.com/2025/09/14/you-are-never-alone-a-note-on-mental-health-well-being/
about 2 months ago
0
1
0
Barnes & Noble. Coffee, Springsteen, and quiet questions. Missing old friends to trade ideas and music with.
2 months ago
0
4
0
At 20:06 in "The Köln Concert," Keith Jarrett pivots from discord into light. His chords rise, his voice cries out, and hope is born. Hope is the ignition for inspiring action. Leaders can pivot into something beautiful even in the hardest moments. 👉
seangaillard.com/2025/09/13/p...
#EduSky
2 months ago
0
2
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
2 months ago
Back to Basics
fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/09/back...
#4OCF
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@ajbianco.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
2
1
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Chuck Moss
2 months ago
Don’t confuse ambition with passion.
#MindfulMonday
#DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome
@eduskyteam.com
@toddwhitaker.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
@katiekinder.bsky.social
loading . . .
0
1
1
Today I’m spinning “Saxophone Colossus,” my favorite Sonny Rollins album in honor of his 95th birthday. A masterpiece from a true giant of jazz. 🎷
#SonnyRollins
#Jazz
#VinylCommunity
2 months ago
0
2
0
Leadership without authenticity is empty. My latest blog:
seangaillard.com/2025/09/06/w...
#LeadershipRiffs
loading . . .
When Authenticity Is Enough: Leading With Truth & Soul
A couple of weeks ago, I had another health scare. My blood pressure spiked, and I ended up in the hospital. I am better now, but those hours of quiet reflection reminded me of something I can’t ov…
https://seangaillard.com/2025/09/06/when-authenticity-is-enough-leading-with-truth-soul/
2 months ago
0
1
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
2 months ago
May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/09/odds/
#4OCF
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@ajbianco.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
1
1
The impossible isn’t a dead end. It’s a voice waiting to be heard. 🎶 I found mine again—through a Beatles song + the power of hope. Read more:
seangaillard.com/2025/08/29/w...
#LeadershipRiffs
#ThePepperEffect
loading . . .
When the Impossible Finds Its Voice: How a Beatles Song Taught Me About Hope and Carrying On
There is a phrase I keep coming back to: the impossible becomes possible. Recently, I had another health scare that resulted in a visit to the hospital. I am alright and recuperating, but in the da…
http://seangaillard.com/2025/08/29/when-the-impossible-finds-its-voice-how-a-beatles-song-taught-me-about-hope-and-carrying-on/
3 months ago
0
1
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
3 months ago
REIMAGINING Back to School Night
fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/08/reim...
#4OCF
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@ajbianco.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
2
2
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
3 months ago
The Opposite of a Good Idea
fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/08/good...
#4OCF
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@ajbianco.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
2
2
🎙️ Wrapping up the summer season of
#PrincipalLinerNotes
with two incredible returning guests + friends: Elizabeth Dampf & Lauren Kaufman. Listen/Watch here ⬇️ 🔗 Apple:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
đź”— Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/6xOs...
đź”— YouTube:
youtu.be/1369WKJnS_M
loading . . .
"Am I Cut Out For This?"-Featu… - The Principal Liner Notes Podcast - Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · The Principal Liner Notes Podcast · 08/16/2025 · 48m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/am-i-cut-out-for-this-featuring-elizabeth-dampf-and/id1438352351?i=1000722226286
3 months ago
0
0
0
seangaillard.com/2025/07/31/h...
loading . . .
Hold On to Your People: A Note for School Leaders (and Myself)
They don’t tell you in principal school just how lonely this gig can be. Sure, there’s training on instructional leadership, school law, strategic planning, and evaluation protocols. All important …
http://seangaillard.com/2025/07/31/hold-on-to-your-people-a-note-for-school-leaders-and-myself/
3 months ago
0
3
0
reposted by
Sean Gaillard
Rich Czyz
3 months ago
A Complete Guide to Switching Up Staff Meetings
fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/08/guid...
#4OCF
@glenngrobbins.bsky.social
@taramartinedu.bsky.social
@burgessdave.bsky.social
@ajbianco.bsky.social
@thezenteacher.bsky.social
@tamaraletter.bsky.social
@smgaillard.bsky.social
0
3
2
seangaillard.com/2025/07/31/h...
loading . . .
Hold On to Your People: A Note for School Leaders (and Myself)
They don’t tell you in principal school just how lonely this gig can be. Sure, there’s training on instructional leadership, school law, strategic planning, and evaluation protocols. All important …
http://seangaillard.com/2025/07/31/hold-on-to-your-people-a-note-for-school-leaders-and-myself/
3 months ago
1
1
0
Load more
feeds!
log in