Your Sphere of Influence

That’s it. I’m pulling out the brat card. I had an epiphany today. . . .
As much as I push to find pockets of excellence whether they be academic, athletic, artistic or some combination thereof, excellence is what I “do.”
It’s my research it, my downtime reading, and to paraphrase Austin Powers, “it’s my bag, baby.”
So [...]

Leadership in Education: No Child Left Behind

Rewriting the No Child Left Behind Law is in process. If you have children in school this may be important to you. If you are childless, it may seem unimportant.
That couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Whether or not you have children, if you plan to be living in 20 years, how our children are educated [...]

Does Teaching Attract Liberals?

In the Education Leadership post a few days ago Rob commented that teaching attracts liberals. So let’s dissect. Is it true that teaching attracts liberals or is there something more going on?
There are a few ways to go through this. Let’s start with the premise that teaching attracts liberals. That premise is either true or [...]

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New Client in the mix!

A new client is making a name for himself with the site GetHealthyHQ.com. He specializes in scientific and medical knowledge about ways for folks to get healthy. He has a weekly radio show on the #1 radio station in the #3 radio market. He has not yet invited me on the show . . but [...]

Grandma Leadership – Democracy in Action

This is Democracy in Action! Adorable grandmother, Moni McCaslin, took to the streets to protest health care reform.
Agree or disagree, at least we finally have Americans engaged in some sort of dialog.
This particular grandmother is mine.

Leo Hindery is Wesley Mouch

Leo Hindery recently shared his thoughts on free markets and he has no interest in keeping markets free. He benefits from cloistered markets more than you do . . .

Success in Hockey

Success in Hockey depends on keeping the boys on the ice and out of the penalty box despite the excitement fisticuffs causes with the fans.

Tax Reform

So the concept of tax reform gets several of my family members hot and bothered . . . I’m not sure what that says about my family but I leave that for a therapist to sort out in 10 years when I have time for a visit. In the meantime, I propose the following:
1. Flat [...]