It’s that time of year when everyone’s quietly tapping out. Teachers, students, even your best systems seem to be running on fumes. But what if the real problem isn’t burnout… it’s cultural drift? In this episode, we're digging into why the usual end-of-year leadership advice falls flat and what Builders do differently to keep staff meaningfully engaged in May. If you’re ready to finish the year with purpose and set the stage for a stronger year next year, this episode will show you how to do it #LikeABuilder.

Next week, schools everywhere are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. But, what if we’re celebrating the wrong things? In this episode, we explore how appreciation can unintentionally reinforce exhaustion, compliance, or martyrdom, and how Builders do it differently. You’ll learn how to use Teacher Appreciation Week as a strategic moment to reinforce your school’s vision, elevate your culture, and align your team for what comes next. From the Builder’s Appreciation Formula to powerful WOW moments like the Block of Impact and the Builder Tunnel, this episode will help you celebrate with clarity and purpose so what gets celebrated now becomes what gets repeated all year long #LikeABuilder.

What if one 15-minute conversation could give you more insight than a walkthrough, a post-observation conference, or a data meeting ever could? In this episode, I’m sharing how quarterly one-on-ones helped me build deeper alignment, spark authentic reflection, and finally understand what was really happening in classrooms. You’ll hear how I used them, what shifted, and why they’re the most powerful system most school administrators aren’t using (yet). If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing accountability, clarity, or follow-through…this might be the missing piece.

When everything feels like it’s falling apart—mandates shift, morale dips, and chaos creeps into the day-to-day—most principals scramble to hold things together. But Builders do something different. Instead of reacting, they anchor. In this episode, Discover how the Buildership Model isn’t something you abandon in hard times—it’s what carries you through them. In fact, when time's get tough, Builders double down on purpose, people, and process because doing so isn’t idealistic, it’s strategic. If you’re tempted to hustle harder or power through, this episode is your reminder: there’s a better way. Stay grounded in your purpose, lean on your people, and trust your processes (even when the pressure’s on) #LikeABuilder.

Most principals treat the master schedule like a logistical puzzle—but what if the real problem isn’t the puzzle pieces, but the picture you're trying to build? In this episode, I unpack why master scheduling feels so frustrating, what fear is really driving all those revisions and pushbacks, and what it would look like to create a schedule that truly reflects your school’s vision. If you’re tired of last-minute chaos, endless tweaks, and staff confusion, this episode will change the way you see scheduling forever. It’s time to stop surviving the schedule and start using it to advance your 100% vision #LikeABuilder.

This week’s episode is more personal than most. I just learned that one of my longtime mentors is dying, and it’s made me pause and reflect on the profound impact mentorship has had on my journey. In this episode, I share what it really means to have a mentor, not just someone who gives advice, but someone who sees who you’re becoming and helps you grow into that vision. I also explore how the right mentor can change your trajectory, and why being in the right rooms with the right people matters more than we often realize. It’s a reminder of how we grow, how we build, and how we show up for others #LikeABuilder.

Testing season is here, bringing intense pressure that can derail instruction, school culture, and teacher morale. With district mandates looming and high-stakes assessments weighing on students and staff, it’s easy for schools to shift into panic mode. But Builders take a different approach—one that prioritizes real learning while still achieving strong results. In this episode, discover how to navigate testing season without letting it consume your school, refocus on what truly moves the needle, and equip students with the confidence and skills they need to show what they know #LikeABuilder.