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Truth Exists
One of the grand challenges these days is the notion that each of us has "our truth." That is, that each of us sees the world through our...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Jan 305 min read
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Private vs. Public Leadership
There are often comparisons made between the quality of leadership in the public sector versus the private sector. After over 30 years in...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Jul 28, 20247 min read
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Honesty at Work
True Leaders model a willingness to invite disparate voices. There are multiple opportunities each day to do this. Over the course of...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Jun 20, 20244 min read
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Politics ≠ Leadership
AS A RULE, Exceptional Leadership does not exist in the political sphere of the U.S. The premium skills of successful politicians are...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Mar 17, 20244 min read
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We Are Still At Risk
Exactly 40 years ago, A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform was published, sending tremors throughout the United States...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Oct 9, 20235 min read
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Is Your Kid Prepared for a Bully?
If they haven't already, your kid will meet a bully. Soon. Make no mistake: bullies are in private, public and charter schools. Why do...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Jul 9, 20235 min read
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A Culture of Whispers
Most of us have had the following experience: you enter a room where colleagues are working and you find people speaking in hushed tones,...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Jun 8, 20234 min read
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Raising Resilience
Today’s parents are often faulted for making their children’s lives easier to the point that those children don’t have much experience...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Apr 19, 20234 min read
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They Exist!
Values provide a sense of direction and purpose in our actions and thoughts. Adherence to a clear set of values is essential to the...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Jan 3, 20233 min read
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It's In Our DNA
Scientists tell us that humans have existed for over three million years. Since it was only until about 200 years ago that we began to...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Jun 28, 20224 min read
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The New Unicorn
Once upon a time, there were more people who wanted to be teachers than there were teacher jobs. As a career educator and school...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Feb 13, 20224 min read
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Let Mr. Welch Finish His Drink
Upon hearing the name “Bailey”, he stops mid-sip and pivots to the right, stiff drink in hand. “Which Bailey?” he demands. “This is Mr....
David Samore, Ed.D.
Apr 4, 20213 min read
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My Father Was a Closet Bilingual
Speaking two languages fluently wasn’t enough. Neither one of them was English, so my father’s family was relegated to the slums. Dad was...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Mar 7, 20213 min read
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One Path To Grace Under Pressure
From his studio apartment in Paris in 1926, Ernest Hemingway wrote a letter to his friend, F. Scott Fitzgerald, in which he referred to a...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Nov 29, 20208 min read
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It's Everywhere
Growing up, I sometimes would get frustrated with people who acted like idiots. My uncle used to say, “Nephew, stupidity is like grass:...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Nov 8, 20206 min read
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Lessons from the Decathlon
I look forward to the Olympics every four years. As a runner and skier, both the Summer and Winter Olympics are important to me. You can...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Oct 18, 20205 min read
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Whose Culture Is It Anyway?
British singer Adele is from London, one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Londoners are constantly exposed to a broad range...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Sep 6, 20204 min read
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When, Not If
So here we go: let’s get kids back into schools. Of course the “when” they are due back inside brick and mortar buildings varies from...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Aug 12, 20204 min read
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Hire Better, Fire Less
A suit was bemoaning his fate: “The Boss wants me to try to hire more diversity, but how can I do that if they don’t apply?” Anyone that...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Jul 13, 20206 min read
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Hate Your Job? It's Probably Your Boss
Ask anyone about their “boss”. If they’re honest, they will roll their eyes before answering you. But get serious about how satisfied...
David Samore, Ed.D.
Jul 2, 20204 min read
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