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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · 11h

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🎵 New post: “Leadership Echoes: Small Moments, Big Legacy”

Quiet moments often shape the loudest legacies.

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The Leadership Echo: Small Moments, Big Legacy

A Lesson from Administrator School During my days in “administrator school,” I was fortunate to have our superintendent, where I was employed as a teacher, instruct one of our courses. The course w…

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · 9d

Presence is the greatest act of love. 💛

A reflection on slowing down, leading with heart, and being there for those who matter most.

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#LeadershipRiffs #Presence #Love #Family

Pivoting Toward Presence: A Reflection on Love, Leadership, and Lennon

Today marks what would have been John Lennon’s 85th birthday. Had he not been so cruelly taken from the world, I imagine him surrounded by love, his wife, his sons, and perhaps a few close friends …

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · 13d

My latest post is a tribute to the best man I know—my dad. Grateful for his love, faith, and lessons that still guide me. 💙
Read here: seangaillard.com/2025/10/05/a...

#Gratitude

A Lesson from My Dad

Lately, if you have been following this blog, you might have noticed a thread weaving through my recent reflections, one centered on gratitude for those I love. A recent health setback prompted me …

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Dave Burgess @burgessdave.bsky.social · 19d

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!

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#dbcincbooks #EduSky #tlap #leadlap

Cover graphic for the blog post with title and design elements from Sean’s book cover of The Pepper Effect

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Rich Czyz @raczyz.bsky.social · 18d

The River is Alive fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/09/river/ #4OCF

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · 19d

A new blog post written in honor of my three daughters:

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks for the support and opportunity to contribute, @burgessdave.bsky.social! #tlap #ThePepperEffect

Dave Burgess @burgessdave.bsky.social · 19d

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

Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · 21d

Happy to support your amazing and inspiring work, Jacie!

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Dr. Jacie Maslyk @jaciemaslyk.bsky.social · 22d

Here’s what school leaders are saying about the NEW edition of #STEAMMakers.

Thank you @smgaillard.bsky.social for your ongoing support! #STEM #STEMeducation #Makerspaces #Creativity #esports #DigitalLiteracy

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · 28d

For my mom at 80 🌹 Infinite gifts of love, faith, and joy. My gratitude is endless. 💻 seangaillard.com/2025/09/20/f...

For My Mom at 80: Infinite Gratitude for a Lifetime of Love and Faith

This past week, my mother turned 80 years old. I cannot begin to measure the blessing that she is in my life. Every good thing I have is connected to her love, her sacrifices, and her unwavering de…

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · Sep 14

I know what it feels like to wonder if anyone understands. You are not alone in this journey.

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You Are Never Alone: A Note on Mental Health & Well-Being

Let’s cut to the chase. I go regularly to a therapist. I live with panic, anxiety, and depression. I take medication for that, as well as for high blood pressure. I lean on prayer for guidance, str…

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · Sep 13

Barnes & Noble. Coffee, Springsteen, and quiet questions. Missing old friends to trade ideas and music with.

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · Sep 13

At 20:06 in "The Köln Concert," Keith Jarrett pivots from discord into light. His chords rise, his voice cries out, and hope is born.

Hope is the ignition for inspiring action. Leaders can pivot into something beautiful even in the hardest moments.

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Rich Czyz @raczyz.bsky.social · Sep 10

Back to Basics fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/09/back... #4OCF

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Chuck Moss @chuckmossedu.bsky.social · Sep 8

Don’t confuse ambition with passion.
#MindfulMonday #DontBeAfraidToBeAwesome @eduskyteam.com @toddwhitaker.bsky.social @smgaillard.bsky.social @katiekinder.bsky.social

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today I’m spinning “Saxophone Colossus,” my favorite Sonny Rollins album in honor of his 95th birthday. A masterpiece from a true giant of jazz. 🎷 #SonnyRollins #Jazz #VinylCommunity

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · Sep 7

Leadership without authenticity is empty. My latest blog: seangaillard.com/2025/09/06/w... #LeadershipRiffs

When Authenticity Is Enough: Leading With Truth & Soul

A couple of weeks ago, I had another health scare. My blood pressure spiked, and I ended up in the hospital. I am better now, but those hours of quiet reflection reminded me of something I can’t ov…

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Rich Czyz @raczyz.bsky.social · Sep 4

May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/09/odds/ #4OCF

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · Aug 30

The impossible isn’t a dead end. It’s a voice waiting to be heard. 🎶
I found mine again—through a Beatles song + the power of hope.

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#LeadershipRiffs #ThePepperEffect

When the Impossible Finds Its Voice: How a Beatles Song Taught Me About Hope and Carrying On

There is a phrase I keep coming back to: the impossible becomes possible. Recently, I had another health scare that resulted in a visit to the hospital. I am alright and recuperating, but in the da…

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Rich Czyz @raczyz.bsky.social · Aug 26

REIMAGINING Back to School Night fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/08/reim... #4OCF

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Rich Czyz @raczyz.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Opposite of a Good Idea fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/08/good... #4OCF

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · Aug 16

🎙️ Wrapping up the summer season of #PrincipalLinerNotes with two incredible returning guests + friends: Elizabeth Dampf & Lauren Kaufman.

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Sean Gaillard @smgaillard.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Hold On to Your People: A Note for School Leaders (and Myself)

They don’t tell you in principal school just how lonely this gig can be. Sure, there’s training on instructional leadership, school law, strategic planning, and evaluation protocols. All important …

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Rich Czyz @raczyz.bsky.social · Aug 7

A Complete Guide to Switching Up Staff Meetings fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/08/guid... #4OCF

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