Who is Simply the Best?
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by BlogGaud
1M ago
Abraham Lincoln? Martin Luther King Jr.? Tom Brady? No, I am not referring to the best in a certain field. I’m talking about Tina Turner’s 1989 smash hit, Simply the Best. Myers-Briggs, CliftonStrengths, and DISC You can scrap these personality tests, and every other. If you are looking to see what type of person you are, answer the question, “When you hear Simply the Best, who is Tina Turner singing about?” Two Answers If Tina is singing about you, then you are: Narcisistic Ego-Maniac Delusional Conceded Competetive Cocky Showy Conversation One-Upper (I just made this up, but it’s someone w ..read more
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Fair vs. Favorable
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by BlogGaud
1M ago
School culture and climate are enormous factors when it comes to teacher retention, staff recruitment, and building morale. Teachers emphasize the importance of fairness regarding how administration treats employees. More specifically, teachers hate it when they perceive that certain individuals get away with more than they should, especially if those on the receiving end of preferential treatment are subpar educators. This leads me to the question: “Should teachers care how others are treated if they, themselves, are being treated fairly?” Let’s examine this question by looking at three teach ..read more
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New Year’s Resolutions – Goal or Action Step?
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by BlogGaud
2M ago
At the beginning of every school year, teachers create Professional Development Plans (PDP). A PDP starts with a goal which includes action steps, a desired outcome, and the timeline. Teachers can align their PDP with their Professional Learning Community (PLC) or they can be independent. Before a PDP is finalized, an initial PDP meeting between the teacher and an administrator takes place. One common mistake that administrators find during these conversations is that teachers confuse action steps with goals. When determining whether your statement is an action step or goal, ask yourself the q ..read more
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Hallmark Holiday Movie Pitch 2022
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by BlogGaud
3M ago
Since I shared my Hallmark holiday movie pitch from this year, I thought it would be fun to post my submission from last year (it did NOT win). Whole Latte Love Great career, albeit at the expense of meaningful relationships, check!  Lavishly furnished downtown apartment, although by swindling the less fortunate, check!  Gorgeous fiance, but with a heart even darker than his own, check!  Life had been going according to plan for Mr. Scourge until one fateful Christmas Eve. Mr. Scourge is a creature of habit and always stops at the same coffee shop, Whole Latte Love, on his way t ..read more
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Hallmark Holiday Movie Pitch 2023
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by BlogGaud
3M ago
Every year, we hold a school wide competition around the holidays: Who doesn’t love a good Hallmark holiday movie?  You are a screenwriter for the Hallmark Network.  The holiday season is just around the corner.  The company executives want you to pitch them your best Hallmark Holiday Movie idea. This year, I decided to share my submission on the blog (and it won…no big deal). Volunteer for Love Travis and a group of his high school friends purchase Tennessee Volunteer season football tickets every year, and have for the past ten years.  They’ve circled the mid-September ma ..read more
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“Enough…Enough Now”
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by BlogGaud
3M ago
What’s the most unrealistic thing to happen in a holiday movie? Home Alone – The amount of standing water in Jack Murphy’s basement from running faucets. Die Hard – Tape strong enough to secure a gun to John McClane’s back, yet so easy to remove that he could shoot both Eddie and Hans in quick succession. A Christmas Story – How no one thought to get a cup of warm water to unstick the kid’s tongue. Elf – Walter having the necessary tools in his swanky NYC apartment for Buddy to build a legitimate rocking horse. Home Alone 2 – All that room service and only a $967.43 bill Scrooged – The fact t ..read more
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“I Don’t Typically…”
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by BlogGaud
4M ago
I don't typically ask I don't typically call I don't typically shout I don't typically forget I don't typically request I don't typically complain I don't typically overreact I don't typically stress out I don't typically get hung up I don't typically make a scene I don't typically bring this up I don't typically worry about it I don't typically create problems ...yes, you do The post “I Don’t Typically…” appeared first on BlogGaud ..read more
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Earn It
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by BlogGaud
4M ago
On November 11, 2021, my wife (Vicky) and I were traveling back from Tennessee. We were attending to the selling and purchasing of rental properties in the Smoky Mountains. The holiday weekend provided us with an extra day to make the quick westward trip. Our three boys love tagging along to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, because it means junk food, mountain coasters, and wilderness hikes. This time, Vicky and I made the decision to leave the boys with grandma and grandpa, as this was a business only trip. Deals done and on our way home to pickup the boys, we came over a small crest on Highway 40, j ..read more
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It Just Doesn’t Matter (Remix)
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by BlogGaud
5M ago
Do you find yourself constantly complaining about things outside your control? Camp North Star is down big to rival, Camp Mohawk. All seems lost. Until Tripper (Bill Murray) gives a rousing speech which turns the tides leading to the ultimate underdog victory. How does Tripper do it? Does he have a new gameplan? Did he discover a loophole in the competition? Is he highlighting the strengths and talents of his campers? Does he share Camp Mohawk’s greatest weakness? None of the above. Tripper’s master plan is, “It just doesn’t matter.” Tripper highlights all of Camp Mohawk’s advantages (great a ..read more
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I Can’t Let People Down
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by BlogGaud
5M ago
When I hear coaches say, “The pain of losing is more powerful than the pleasure of winning,” I understand it, but since coaching is not my world, I can’t fully relate to it. I coached my youngest son’s 4 year old soccer team last year. It was pretty serious with the player draft (false), unrealistic parent expectations (parents were great), injury management (Tommy might have scraped a knee), playoff intensity (didn’t happen), and salary negotiations (of course not). But, I still wouldn’t say that I understand the everyday pressures that professional coaches face or the emotions that come alon ..read more
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