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Dave Burgess
@burgessdave.bsky.social
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Author of Teach Like a Pirate (#tlap), President of Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc, runner, host of The #DaveBurgessShow podcast, single father of 2.
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Special thanks to @drrenaebryant.bsky.social for having me on her awesome show, The #YourStoryMatters Podcast! Check out episode 30 here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
#EdBranding #tlap #dbcincbooks
Graphic of The Your Story Matters Podcast showing a picture of host =, Dr Renae Bryant, and the guest, Dave Burgess.
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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I love new planners! Using them consistently? Not so much! I’m trying again with an analog/paper planner to get more organized and up my productivity. This time? I got this! 😬
(Also, grab #AutoPilotEDU BY @raczyz.bsky.social to up YOUR productivity! a.co/d/8dZNyLF)
#dbcincbooks #EduSky #tlap
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The struggle is REAL!
Overwhelm has reached epidemic proportions for educators.
It's possible that a few simple strategies and systems could change everything for you.
#AutoPilotEDU by @raczyz.bsky.social is here to help!
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#dbcincbooks #tlap #LeadLAP #EduSky #edleaders
Quote graphic on sky backgorund reading, "Productivity is a mindset." - Rich Czyz Features the cover of his book, Autopilot.
October 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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💥💥💥💥💥
BRAND NEW RELEASE!!!
#Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders by
@raczyz.bsky.social!!!
💥💥💥💥💥

Streamline work flow!
Minimize stress!
Reclaim time!
Master productivity!
Find it here: a.co/d/bGYl91O
#dbcincbooks #tlap #LeadLAP #4ocf #4ocfpln #EduSky
Book cover of Autopilot by Rich Czyz on sky background.
October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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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
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September 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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There are lots of misconceptions about my book, Teach Like a Pirate. In this video, I tell you about one of the most common.
#tlap #dbcincbooks #LeadLAP #EduSky

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September 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Went to the legendary @powells.bsky.social in Portland with Wendy Van Dyk and @tisharichmond.bsky.social last weekend and found #tlap & #BalanceLAP on the shelves!
Thanks for supporting #dbcincbooks! #EduSky #leadlap #MLMagical #DragonSmart
Dave and Tisha holding copies of Teach Like a Pirate and Balance Lime a Pirate inside Powell’s Books.
September 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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“The power of your thoughts determines the quality of your life.”
- Bob Proctor
#SuccessSecrets #tlap #EduSky #success
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August 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Because You Never Know: Why Relationships Come First

Wonderful new guest blog from #Teachables coauthor, @leemaxfield29.bsky.social

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#dbcincbooks #tlap #LeadLAP #EduSky @cherylabla.bsky.social @taramartinedu.bsky.social
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August 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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There’s not many feelings better than doing what others told you was impossible.
#dbcincbooks
#tlap #leadlap #EduSky
#success #SuccessSecrets
Graphic with James Baldwin quote. “Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by those doing it.”
July 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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3.54 mile run today while repping #Culturize by Jimmy Casas.
#running #RunSky #runlap #runhappy #runnersofbluesky
Dave Burgess after a run with trees and blue sky in background
July 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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#FearlessInstruction by @creativeleadership.bsky.social in partnership with #dbcincbooks is here!!
Packed with high-impact strategies inspired by 90/90/90 schools!!

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#CLSInspires #tlap #leadlap #EduSky
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July 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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This is TODAY!!!
Join us for a FREE webinar with #AiOptimism author, @beckykeene.com!!
Register here:

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#dbcincbooks #tlap #leadlap #EduSky #aiedu #aiedusky #aiforedu
Picture of Becky Keene on graphic showing webinar Wednesday July 16 at 6:30pm Central
July 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The @taramartinedu.bsky.social & @burgessdave.bsky.social joint program was in full effect in Alabama yesterday! Contact Wendy@DaveBurgessConsulting.com to bring this PD experience to your school, district, or event!
#dbcincbooks #tlap #LeadLAP #realedu #Cannonballin #EduSky
July 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Morning walks with Kona the dog in the #PNW.
Picture of blue morning sky through trees
July 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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#ai is moving FAST! It can seem overwhelming.
We gotchu!
#AIOptimism by @beckykeene.com provides you with clarity, hope, and tools!

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#dbcincbooks #tlap #EduSky #EduSkyAI #aiedu
June 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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#1 New Release for #AIOptimism by @beckykeene.com!! Grab your copy today of this incredible guide for redefining #ai in education!

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#tlap #dbcincbooks
#EduSky #aiedu #aiforedu #istelive25 @taramartinedu.bsky.social
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June 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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#AIOptimism by @beckykeene.com has arrived in WA!!
A Guide to Redefining Artificial Intelligence in Education

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#dbcincbooks #EduSky #EduSkyai #ai #aiedu #aiforedu #tlap
Dave Burgess holding a copy of AI Optimism by Becky Keene. Tree and blue sky in background
June 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Hey #tlap!!! We just released a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED #ai project from @beckykeene.com!!
#AIOptimism is really a powerful look at how to use AI in transformative ways in your classroom.
Check it out:
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#EduSky #dbcincbooks #LeadLAP #EduSkyAI #edtech @taramartinedu.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Q3: How do you see your relationship with #AI evolving over the next few years? #tlap
Graphic for question three of #tlap chat on pirate background. Question is same as in post.
June 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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A1: I would say I am an intermediate level user at best, currently. I need to step up my #ai game a bit. I do like some of graphics it has made me!! #tlap
June 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Q1: How would you describe your relationship with #AI currently? What's your comfort level with it? #tlap
graphic for question 1 of tlap chat on pirate background
June 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Hi! I’m Dave joining from Vancouver, WA. Well, besides the obvious answer of Diet Coke…a strong argument could be made for being addicting to bbq! Here was lunch today at Famous Dave’s in Oregon. #tlap (that’s brisket, chopped pork, fries, and cornbread muffins 😋😋) #tlap
June 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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#tlap chat starts in 33 mins at 7:30pm Central!!! Join as us we discusss “#ai and me” as the topic!

#EduSky #LeadLAP
#EduSkyAI
Promo graphic for #tlap chat starting at 7:30pm Central and discussing AI
June 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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#AIOptimism by @beckykeene.com is here!!
Wonderful new project to help all educators harness the power of #ai to positively transform learning!

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#dbcincbooks #tlap #LeadLAP #EduSky #edtech #fetc #istelive25 #istelive
June 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM