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TJ Devine, principal at JC Lynch Elementary in Florence 3, brings excitement to the academic goal setting process with a weekly WIG (Wildly Important Goal) Run. Students who meet their weekly academic goal run with Mr. Devine down the hallway and conclude by calling out their names on the PA system. Students love the WIG Run more than candy, extra recess, or a star on a behavior chart. @TheLeaderinMe @chad_d_smith #tlim

Our scarcest, most precious resource is not time or energy. It’s attention. Our circumstances are often beyond our control. Our concentration is within it. Where we focus shapes our happiness, success, and relationships. Undivided attention is the most basic currency of care.

9 DAYS until Summer Leadership Academy- A Wickedly Great Leadership Experience! ✨ Get ready to defy gravity, unlock your leadership potential, and connect with fellow trailblazers. Are you registered?! 🎟️ #DefyGravity #WickedLeadership #LeaderInMe #SLA25 #LeadandLearn

Happy National Principal Appreciation Day to Mr. Jacob Moree.  Your support, vision, and dedication make our school a better place every single day. 🐉#OakdaleSTEAM

Exposure to nature doesn’t only make us happier. It makes us kinder too. Data: Just recalling or seeing photos of forests, oceans, landscapes, or the stars is enough to evoke awe and motivate helping. The outdoors strengthens our connection to something larger than ourselves.

A silver lining of being a highly sensitive kid is heightened social and emotional intelligence. New study of elementary schoolers: The more they feel things deeply, the better they are at recognizing emotions and handling conflicts. Sensitivity is not a flaw—it's a feature.

Check out some great ways Nothside builds community through student leadership and service and you can too! Thanks to @WalterinDC for the opportunity to share.

The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team

Meaning may be healthier than happiness. 23-year study: A sense of purpose is a more robust predictor of longevity than life satisfaction. Having worthwhile goals is a source of vitality. It’s nice to feel happy today. It’s important to have something to strive for tomorrow.

Sharing credit doesn't detract from your success. It displays your character. 17 studies: When people feel insecure, they hesitate to celebrate others—and fail to earn respect. Being gracious is a virtue. The most honorable way to succeed is to be the rising tide that lifts all boats.

Register at bit.ly/LIMmarch6 @RockHillSchools @RhondaRRhodes @LesleyEason @chad_d_smith @jamiespinks

Great working with @weaver_math and the team at @PVMSPatriots today! @TheLeaderinMe @chad_d_smith @RhondaRRhodes @jamiespinks

These #OakdaleSTEAM Dragons were caught practicing one or more of the LiM Habits this week! We are proud of their leadership! 👏🐉 @rockhillschools #January17

A neglected predictor of success and happiness is doing chores from an early age. Kids who do regular chores in kindergarten get better math scores in third grade—and they're more satisfied with their lives. Giving kids responsibility shows trust and builds character.

One of the most reliable ways to improve our mental health is to help others. After being randomly assigned to do just 3 acts of kindness a week, people felt significantly less depressed, anxious, and lonely. Lifting others up elevates us too. Giving shows us that we matter.

Today we got to surprise the Region 6 @ncpublicschools Principal of the Year...Kelly Withrow from @BGElemSchool . So many words to say and not enough Twitter space to say it. She is the 1st @NC_LCS to be named Regional winner. So good for kids!!! #LeadershipMatters #engage

Why smart people often do stupid things: Intelligence isn't a substitute for wisdom. Intelligence is the capacity to learn. Wisdom is converting learning into good judgment. Using brainpower requires willpower. It takes self-control to choose future gains over current impulses.

These #OakdaleSTEAM Dragons were caught practicing one or more of the LiM Habits this week! We are proud of their leadership! 👏🐉 @rockhillschools #December6

Great article by @RLMountjoy connecting PLCs and @theLeaderinMe! While you're here, give Robert a follow... @SolutionTree @jennmorillo @jamiespinks @chad_d_smith @RhondaRRhodes AllThingsPLC Magazine Volume 8, Issue 3 issuu.com/mm905/docs/atp… via @issuu

I saw these charts posted from a recent meeting of the @TheLeaderinMe Student Lighthouse Team from @northside_of. Student leadership is a powerful thing! @chad_d_smith @RhondaRRhodes @jamiespinks