What game are you playing? How do you win? If you want to Play Your Game ... According to Your Rules ... Monday I'll tell you how to do just that. Play Your Game 1 launching soon for Ruckus Makers. #EDUSky #RuckusMaker #DoSchoolDifferent

Ready? Or not?

Are you leading above or below the line?

Leverage. Leaders that learn it lap those who do not.

I'm looking for these kind of leaders 👇

Join our newsletter! In this issue - the 6 week check up on your new years goals, Rebel Educator Gear, and Danny Bauer's 90-Day Accelerator. @heydannybauer.bsky.social rebel-educator.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Great reminder on setting the tone as a leader. Ruckus Maker -- did anyone teach you how to create a solid 90-day plan? Check out the 90-Day Accelerator: 90-day-waitlist.carrd.co

This is low-tech but it works to keep your desk clear—print the instructions & labels now, then set up when you’re back in your office.

Play-It-Safe-Principals do boring year-end reflections (if they reflect at all) Ruckus Makers use our proven 20-question framework to create schools students actually love.

If education ain't a bit disruptive, then what are the students really learning? Most principals are trained to be administrators. They excel at following manuals and maintaining what exists. Our students deserve different.

I am not a Play-It-Safe Principal • I don't blindly follow policy manuals • I don't maintain the status quo • I don't sacrifice student engagement for test scores Instead, I make a ruckus

The outdated principal path: • Follow the district manual • Manage everything yourself • Focus on test scores and compliance All that hard work for burned out teachers and disengaged students?

How to turn teacher resistance into innovation. Most principals try to force change from the top down. But there's a better way.

The framework turning resistant teachers into innovative educators Inside tomorrow's newsletter: • How one principal transformed her most stubborn department • The 5-step process for scaling natural collaboration • Real examples of shifts that actually worked

5 steps to a successful start to 2nd semester: I unpack the "Upside Down" entry plan in my bestseller Build Leadership Momentum The 5 steps: 1) Self (because you can't pour from an empty cup) 2) Communication 3) Academics 4) Culture 5) Operations (yes, last!)

Don't Overcomplicate It Most people overcomplicate creating change in schools. Especially when trying to transform resistant teachers into innovative educators.

Principals: Your job isn't to be the hero–it's to build a school full of them. #EduSky

The best thing I ever did as a principal was start ignoring my teachers. I used to wear my 24/7 availability like a badge of honor.

"I thought being accessible meant being effective." This quote from a reformed Play-It-Safe-Principal stopped me in my tracks. How many of us have fallen into this trap?

The 7am Principal's Dilemma: 🚌 Bus breakdown 🤮 Three teachers called in sick 🤬 Superintendent wants reports "ASAP" 📲 47 unread emails 🙄 TikTok crisis at the door Sound like your morning? You're not alone.

Want to be inspired like Dr. Jenn. Here's the post that challenged her to experience this moment in her school: ruckusmakers.news/p/why-aren-t...

"But my teachers need me!" That's what I told myself as I answered emails at 11pm, scheduled meetings during lunch, and kept my door open even during "focused work time." Here's the brutal truth: Being available 24/7 isn't leadership — it's a recipe for burnout.

Very excited to be moderating #eduskychat tomorrow, 12/2! The topic is Content Creation in Education Hope you join the conversation at 9 PM Eastern.

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Anyone curating a list of Bluesky chats yet for educators?

Want to End 2024 Strong? Stop Playing School and Start Breaking Rules Most school leaders are sprinting to winter break like they're being chased by caffeinated kindergartners. But what if December is actually your secret weapon for 2025? Here are 4 takeaways in tomorrow's "Weekend Resource":

@drerinalex.bsky.social @cathyangelos.bsky.social how long have you been podcasting?

Thanks David for sharing this. You are right. Leaders are readers! Make the time for it and increase your impact and growth.

Anyone curating a list of Bluesky chats yet for educators?

I help Ruckus Makers learn how to Do School Different 3x a week 🏴‍☠️ ✌️ Because if education ain't a bit disruptive, then what are the students really learning 🤔 Subscribe 👇 rucksumakers.news/subscribe

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Failure isn't a wall—it's a compass. • Every 'no' tells you what isn't working. • Every setback shows you where to innovate. • Every wrong turn reveals new possibilities. The difference between good and great? Great leaders take detailed notes when they fail.

Have you ordered your copy yet? Remaining calm in the face of stress and chaos a.co/d/cknRGvH

@podcastpd.com will be LIVE tonight @ 9PM Eastern with Walter McKenzie talking supporting education leadership. You can join the conversation during our live stream - podcastpd.com/live

@techsavvysupt.bsky.social What's the LinkedUp podcast about? How long have you been doing that?

What education jargon drives you crazy? #EduSky

Join me Black Friday 11/29 for our annual webinar to kick off the admin job search season: principalcenter.com/levelup This year's webinar is called Level Up, because that's exactly what it takes to stand out. See you there! 10am CST.

YAY more #EduSky peeps to follow! Say hello @daisy-jane.bsky.social @bonniebird.bsky.social @susietechcoach.bsky.social @brownteaches.bsky.social @edmindfully.bsky.social

@ericcurts.bsky.social profile says you're a table top gamer. What are your top 3 right now? Me: 1) Wingspan 2) Sagrada 3) Azul

Give these new #EduSky educators a follow! @techysewell.bsky.social @ka81.bsky.social @heydannybauer.bsky.social @xyz8989.bsky.social @erinalmond.bsky.social @jasontries.bsky.social @inclusivejoeb.bsky.social @shespeaksmath.bsky.social @aliciawhitley.bsky.social @libraqueen333.bsky.social

Ruckus Makers Do School Different. They make shifts FROM old, broken, and traditional ways of educating TO new, different, and creative ways. If you're doing some new, different, or creative ... Please inspire us all 👇

And some more #EduSky Community members @lyriquetragedy.bsky.social @chitownstu.bsky.social @heydannybauer.bsky.social @dr-scott-23.bsky.social @jewellee.bsky.social @tfberger.bsky.social @mlobrien.com

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Checking out this app and the #EduSky community. I'm Danny. Host of the Better Leaders Better Schools pod. I help Ruckus Makers Do School Different. Subscribe to the pod for free 👇 Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3c1dkdo...