MattRoberson

What is the Cost of Leadership? It costs $0 to say “hello.” It costs $0 to pick up trash It costs $0 to say “please.” It costs $0 to be kind It costs $0 to say “thank you.” It costs $0 to encourage others It costs $0 to smile Lead by Example. It costs nothing.

Don’t waste people’s time.

Me explaining to my in-laws that the Frisco Bowl “is actually a good game” and we should keep it on the TV.

“You’re either coaching it or allowing it to happen.” - Mike Leach

Education has always seemed to be focused on fixing teachers. Teachers don’t need to be fixed but they do need to be supported, encouraged, & appreciated. Thank you to all the leaders who do!

Teach them what to do.

One pattern I’ve noticed in all dysfunctional teams: They want success without the sacrifice. Dan Lanning said, "You know to accomplish a goal, it has to be valuable what you're willing to give up." The 4 things they couldn't sacrifice:🧵 1. They couldn't sacrifice ego for trust - When the pressure mounted, players protected individual stats over team success. Great teams do the opposite - they care more about winning than looking good. They invest in trust and the team. And trust is how teams become unstoppable. 2. They couldn't sacrifice comfort for discipline -While great teams show up early and stay late, these teams took shortcuts when it mattered most. Every skipped rep, every avoided drill, every comfortable choice - they add up tup over time. Death by one-thousand cuts. 3. They couldn't sacrifice convenience for accountability - When effort slipped, no one spoke up. Standards became suggestions not standards to live by. Great teams demand accountability because they know: Excellence doesn't maintain itself. 4. They couldn't sacrifice the short-term fixes for long-term greatness - When the grind got hard, they chose the easy path. When pressure built, they wanted quick fixes. Championship teams embrace the long game when others take shortcuts. They know growth and success is a journey. The pattern is clear: Many teams often have the talent to win. But only teams willing to sacrifice have the character to finish. Ego → Trust Comfort → Discipline Convenience → Accountability Short-term → Long-term

Niblett's core philosophy: "If you have rules, people look to break them. But if you have standards, they look to uphold them." This isn't just coaching jargon. It's a worldview that transforms how young men see themselves.

Kids today will never know the shear joy of the Eastbay magazine arriving in the mail.

After winning the national title in 2017, Dabo Swinney gave a speech at the White House. It wasn't about football - it was a blueprint for greatness in life. He shared 4 principles. Simple and powerful. Here’s what they are and why they work:🧵

Attendance matters. Due dates and punctuality matters. Behavior matters. Why any of this has become questionable in 21st century schools is beyond me.

Take care of teachers.

Can't build a strong culture with weak relationships . @teachergoals #RelationalIntelligence

🚨HEARTWARMING: MUST WATCH🚨 New #Bills 1st round CB Maxwell Hairston spent the entire first round hyping up every player picked and walked by him to head to the stage. 🥹🥹🥹 Hairston celebrated everyone like they were his own brother. Special person.

We used to be a proper country

So I Married An Axe Murderer; An orange on a toothpick

Principals, keep it simple: 1. Get the coverages set for the day 2. Greet kids at the door 3. Stop into each classroom to say good morning 4. Be visible throughout the day 5. Be in the cafeteria 6. Greet kids as they leave 7. Go home and love your family.

Dear principals: Skip the checklists this week. Focus instead on the sound of kids giggling, teachers being celebrated, and love filling the building. That’s the observation that counts.

It’s not the teachers!