Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social
Creator of Instructional Innovation+, PBL+, & The Blueprint for Emotionally Intelligent Leadership—helping educators and leaders integrate AI, innovation, and heart-centered leadership 🇺🇸.
3 ways to deal with self-centered people

Praising them, but it’s a survival strategy—especially with a boss or caregiver.

Arguing only feeds their need to frustrate you.

Be brief and direct: “Good morning.” “I got to go.”

Full article: bit.ly/3X1liQR

#Leadership #jorgedoespbl
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Leadership is strongest when it stays close to the classroom.
Lauren Kaufman explains why staying grounded in real instruction matters for culture, clarity, and meaningful growth.

#InstructionalLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL #LLDpodcast
November 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Arguing to win costs more than it gives.

Leaders don’t need louder voices—they need deeper understanding.
When emotions lead, listening leaves.

Communicate to connect. That’s how real leadership shows up.

#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #HealBeforeYouReveal #JorgeDoesPBL
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If someone can push your buttons and make you react, they’re in charge—not you.

📖 Read the full article: bit.ly/4gFpbEb
🎓 Book the workshop: bit.ly/42pHTtf

#HealBeforeYouReveal #JorgeDoesPBL #EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #instructionalleadership #instructionalinnovationplus
October 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Real leaders don’t hit the ground running — they hit the ground listening.
It starts with belief, not control.

Instructional leadership matters!

🎧 Watch: youtu.be/6YGrHUx59K4
Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7zOz...

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October 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New episode of the LLD Podcast is out now.
I sit down with Coach Tony Kimble to talk leadership, communication, and purpose-driven impact.

🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7zOz...
📺 Watch: youtu.be/6YGrHUx59K4

#Leadership #Education #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL
October 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
AI has a hidden price tag.
Every prompt uses energy, water, and carbon — costs most never think about.

Teach students to see the cost behind the convenience.
The goal isn’t to fear AI — it’s to use it with wisdom.

#AILiteracy #PBLPlus #TechTuesday #Education #FutureReady #JorgeDoesPBL
October 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Every AI prompt has a hidden cost — energy, water, and carbon.

In PBL+, students calculate those impacts so AI isn’t just “magic,” it’s responsibility. That’s real-world learning.

Bring a PBL+ with AI workshop to your school: bit.ly/42pHTtf

#AILiteracy #PBLPlus #Education #JorgeDoesPBL
October 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM