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Educator-leader principal, author & national presenter offering refreshing solutions to real problems in schools. My books and monthly column @techlearning.bsky.social & Smartbrief:
Books: https://amzn.to/3Cb6xnf
Articles: https://bit.ly/4fWuzBz
Books: https://amzn.to/3Cb6xnf
Articles: https://bit.ly/4fWuzBz
Mind the gap: A leader's failure to offer free praise creates a vast, defining gap that negates strengths. Recognition is a low-cost strategy that prevents the expensive focus on compliance: www.smartbrief.com/original/pra... @smartbrief.bsky.social
Praise is free; compliance is expensive - SmartBrief
Michael Gaskell shares why meeting the moment matters in leadership.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Mind the gap: A leader's failure to offer free praise creates a vast, defining gap that negates strengths. Recognition is a low-cost strategy that prevents the expensive focus on compliance: www.smartbrief.com/original/pra... @smartbrief.bsky.social
Next week, check out the leadership article: praise is free, compliance is expensive.
—>As a school leader, I’ve learned even skilled individuals can fail when they neglect the powerful, low-cost strategy of recognition, making the critical gap that undermines team morale and community success.
—>As a school leader, I’ve learned even skilled individuals can fail when they neglect the powerful, low-cost strategy of recognition, making the critical gap that undermines team morale and community success.
November 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Next week, check out the leadership article: praise is free, compliance is expensive.
—>As a school leader, I’ve learned even skilled individuals can fail when they neglect the powerful, low-cost strategy of recognition, making the critical gap that undermines team morale and community success.
—>As a school leader, I’ve learned even skilled individuals can fail when they neglect the powerful, low-cost strategy of recognition, making the critical gap that undermines team morale and community success.
www.smartbrief.com/original/the... I didn’t know Mel Robbins (Let Them). Connected to My article: The 80/20 rule and leading from your side of the street in school leadership…Which is harder: letting go of someone else's behavior or owning up to your own? I'm leaning towards the second.
The 80/20 rule and leading from your side of the street in school leadership - SmartBrief
Leaders set a standard of integrity by taking responsibility for their decisions and actions and avoiding the temptation to blame external factors, Michael Gaskell writes.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
www.smartbrief.com/original/the... I didn’t know Mel Robbins (Let Them). Connected to My article: The 80/20 rule and leading from your side of the street in school leadership…Which is harder: letting go of someone else's behavior or owning up to your own? I'm leaning towards the second.
This quote reminds me of toxic social media noise:
There are some things in life that shouldn't be given so much importance, if they don't change what is essential.
There are some things in life that shouldn't be given so much importance, if they don't change what is essential.
October 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This quote reminds me of toxic social media noise:
There are some things in life that shouldn't be given so much importance, if they don't change what is essential.
There are some things in life that shouldn't be given so much importance, if they don't change what is essential.
AI and the Law on Sunday at 1 pm, a can’t miss session with current legal updates that matter to YOU! @jenwomble.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
AI and the Law on Sunday at 1 pm, a can’t miss session with current legal updates that matter to YOU! @jenwomble.bsky.social
Excited and honored to be joining David Nash at NJPSA/FEA and a powerhouse team from the Department of Education representatives teaching about AI and the law in schools today!
Check out this informative podcast in which Dave and I riff on AI and the law in schools: lnkd.in/eSR56Wqv
Check out this informative podcast in which Dave and I riff on AI and the law in schools: lnkd.in/eSR56Wqv
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August 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Excited and honored to be joining David Nash at NJPSA/FEA and a powerhouse team from the Department of Education representatives teaching about AI and the law in schools today!
Check out this informative podcast in which Dave and I riff on AI and the law in schools: lnkd.in/eSR56Wqv
Check out this informative podcast in which Dave and I riff on AI and the law in schools: lnkd.in/eSR56Wqv
@toddwhitaker.bsky.social shoutout to Dr. Whitaker who’s excellent work helped me shape this article!
July 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
@toddwhitaker.bsky.social shoutout to Dr. Whitaker who’s excellent work helped me shape this article!
Never leave the ring and you will achieve what you couldn’t imagine: lnkd.in/eH-Wq4CG
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June 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Never leave the ring and you will achieve what you couldn’t imagine: lnkd.in/eH-Wq4CG
Upcoming article 6/16; great interest b/c my daughter Danielle Gaskell co-authored it!
It’s about resilience. Get
your Kleenex out
“I’ve been punching above my weight my whole life—not because I wanted to prove anyone wrong, but because I refused to ever leave the ring.” @techlearning.bsky.social
It’s about resilience. Get
your Kleenex out
“I’ve been punching above my weight my whole life—not because I wanted to prove anyone wrong, but because I refused to ever leave the ring.” @techlearning.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Upcoming article 6/16; great interest b/c my daughter Danielle Gaskell co-authored it!
It’s about resilience. Get
your Kleenex out
“I’ve been punching above my weight my whole life—not because I wanted to prove anyone wrong, but because I refused to ever leave the ring.” @techlearning.bsky.social
It’s about resilience. Get
your Kleenex out
“I’ve been punching above my weight my whole life—not because I wanted to prove anyone wrong, but because I refused to ever leave the ring.” @techlearning.bsky.social
When leaders act like children, the organization becomes a playground of ego, blame, and chaos—when they lead with maturity, it becomes a place of purpose, growth, and respect.
June 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
When leaders act like children, the organization becomes a playground of ego, blame, and chaos—when they lead with maturity, it becomes a place of purpose, growth, and respect.
Digesting your Easter goodies? Sit back and listen to the amazing crew of dedicated school leaders live @5 pm EST with youtube.com/live/tsiTlVedf… @JTSPOTLIGHTS
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