How do you change things when change is hard? First, you should read Switch, by Chip and Dan Heath ... Or if you're strapped for time, listen to my Mini-Monday episode that focuses on this topic. According to the Heath Bros change centers on 3 elements: Rider (logic) Elephant (emotion) Path (necessary steps for change) Leaders need to be aware of each of these 3 elements to effectively instill change in their organization. Make sure you listen to the entire episode for a few anecdotes and examples of what you can do in your school or district to more effectively be a change agent. Resources Switch Do you need accountability? Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Daniel wants to work with you and help you accelerate your leadership development and increase your impact.   Follow Me and Get Behind the Scenes Access on SNAPCHAT!!!   BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders  Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above.   Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn    Show Sponsors KickUp: KickUp is a professional learning data analytics company that provides an easy-to-use platform to help school leaders optimize their PD resources and efforts by: Soliciting and synthesizing teacher input on PD needs Creating an intuitive, simple dashboard of needs so leaders can take immediate and informed action to support teachers Measuring and reporting on the impact of those efforts over time Schools, districts, and charter networks leverage KickUp’s platform and consultative support to synthesize data so that all stakeholders--administrators, coaches, and teachers--can monitor progress, identify meaningful professional learning actions, and demonstrate and share impact. What Great Educators Do Differently This conference hosts professional learning and networking events for educators serving in teaching and leadership roles. The next WGEDD conference is October 14 and 15 in beautiful Kansas City, MO. The conference is a two-day eventsfeaturing world class learning and presenters such as Todd Whitaker, Pernille Ripp, George Couros, Kenneth Williams, Tom Murray, Joe Sanfelippo, Angela Maiers, LaVonna Roth, Garnet Hillman, Shannon McClintock Miller, and Erin Klein to name a few.  Audbile: Try over 180,000 titles on any smart device or computer.  I've downloaded and enjoyed books by Charles Duhigg, Zig Ziglar, Tony Robbins, and Gary Vaynerchuk so far.