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Sean Gaillard
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School Principal-Author-Podcaster-author of #ThePepperEffect & founder of #CelebrateMonday
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A new blog post for anyone needing a boost:

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A Short Leadership Riff for Carrying On
Sometimes we have to sit with the hurt. We cannot rush the healing or pretend we are fine. We acknowledge the sting we feel. We name it. We breathe through it. And then we carry on. We move forward…
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November 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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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…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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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.…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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I wrote a new post about finding your way forward when life brings you to a crossroads.

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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…
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November 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Clutter, Chaos, and Confusion?

Take the Leap.

Try #AutopilotEDU: a.co/d/bmnmiYW

#Productivity #leadership

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November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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A new blog post for anyone having a crossroads moment: seangaillard.com/2025/11/13/e...
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…
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November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Start with Productive-ish fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/11/prod... #AutopilotEDU #4OCF

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November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Missing old bandmates and friends. Wish they would call back.
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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The Open Door Policy is killing your Productivity fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/11/open... #4OCF #AutopilotEDU

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November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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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.
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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There’s a stretch in leadership when the stage feels empty. Play anyway. That’s how the next band forms. #LeadershipRiffs
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Belonging is being in a band.
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Sometimes leadership is just keeping time in the dark, trusting the harmony will return. #LeadershipRiffs
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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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…
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November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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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 …
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November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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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
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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 …
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November 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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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
November 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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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
November 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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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
November 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Failure leaves echoes that linger, but the rhythm always finds its way back.

"Failure Hurts, But the Beat Goes On"

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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 …
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November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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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

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November 4, 2025
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November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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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.…
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November 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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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
November 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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NEW VIDEO: Experience the 3-minute leadership reset and rekindle your fire for education - with @smgaillard.bsky.social. 🔥 youtu.be/UHzo8rDEzhA
The 3-Minute Leadership Reset: Rekindle Your FIRE - with SEAN GAILLARD
YouTube video by Teachers On Fire
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November 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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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:
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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…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM