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The Best Summertime Teaching Jobs: Earn Extra While Staying in Education certified speaking professional climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs just do this keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve stand tall summer reading steve bollar summer rejuvenation within our ranks May 14, 2025

 

Hey gang! Summer is almost here, and if you are an educator, you already know what that means—two months of “rest” that somehow end up jam-packed with side gigs, house projects, and maybe some lesson planning you swore you would not do.

Now listen, just because you love teaching does not mean...

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Why Did You Get Into Education? certified speaking professional climate commitment culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking reflection stand tall steve steve bollar May 04, 2025

Reignite Your Passion and Build Career Stamina

Hey there. I want to ask you something big. Something real.

Why did you get into education?

Not why you stayed. Not what you do now. I want you to go back—way back—to that first spark. That moment when something lit up in you and said, "This is it...

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Motivational Pep Talks for Educators: Uplifting Words for Stressful Times certified speaking professional classroom management climate commitment culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking reflection staff meetings stand tall steve steve bollar Apr 27, 2025

Hey there, educator. Yes—you. The one juggling lesson plans, student needs, and that growing stack of ungraded papers. I see the unique challenges you face, and this one’s for you.

You may be closing out a marking period. Testing season creeps closer. Or maybe you just need to make it to Friday....

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Frustration is Fuel: Harnessing Internal Motivation to Drive Success certified speaking professional climate commitment culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs goals integrity just do this keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking reflection stand tall steve steve bollar Apr 19, 2025

Let’s be real, y’all. Frustration comes with the job. In education, we all face it— policies that make no sense, paperwork that never ends, and people who test your patience. You want to throw your hands up and walk out some days. I get it. I’ve been there, too. You're not alone in this.

But wha...

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New Book Alert! Just Do This... certified speaking professional classroom management climate commitment culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs just do this keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development staff meetings stand tall steve steve bollar Apr 14, 2025

Just Do This...

Hey gang, I have something powerful to share with you. As a seasoned educator and school climate and culture expert, I want to talk about something every school, every district, and every educator needs now more than ever: alignment, action, and culture that works.

I recently re...

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Brainstorming 101: Simple and Effective Creative Exercises for School Teams certified speaking professional classroom management climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs just do this keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking staff meetings stand tall steve steve bollar Apr 04, 2025

Hey gang, ever sat through a team meeting or PLC where brainstorming felt like pulling teeth? You know what I’m talking about — that awkward silence or hearing the same ideas on repeat. It doesn’t have to be that way. I have four simple and effective brainstorming exercises to breathe life into y...

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Idea Fatigue? How to Keep Creativity Flowing in Education certified speaking professional classroom management climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs ideas ideas ideas just do this keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve steve bollar Mar 29, 2025

Hey gang! I want to talk about something that hits every educator at some point — idea fatigue. You know the feeling. Your brain feels like a chalkboard erased one too many times. Foggy. Blurry. You’ve pulled out all the old favorites, tried every go-to activity, and now you’re just... stuck. Ide...

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Staff Meetings SUCK and How to Make Them Better certified speaking professional climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking staff meetings stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Mar 13, 2025

Hey everyone. Let’s be honest—staff meetings suck and often feel like a waste of time. They should bring people together, share valuable information, and improve the school. Instead, they drain energy, frustrate teachers, and make everyone question their life choices.

The good news? It does not ...

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Three Key Steps: How to Communicate Effectively as a School Leader certified speaking professional climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs efficiency integrity keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve steve bollar Mar 08, 2025

 

Hey, gang! Today, I’m talking to my school leaders. Communication matters. How you speak to your staff, students, and parents shapes your school’s culture. To lead effectively, you must communicate clearly, concisely, and memorably.

How do you do that? Stick to three key points.

 

Why Three...

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Create a Magnet certified speaking professional climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs integrity keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve steve bollar Mar 02, 2025

Hey gang! I'm in beautiful Hawaii, working with schools to improve leadership, culture, and climate. Today, I want to discuss something powerful—magnets. No, not the ones on your fridge. I’m talking about magnets within a school.

What’s a Magnet?

A magnet is a place where people gather. It’s a ...

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Get IT When You Don’t Get IT: Thriving when you don’t get the recognition certified speaking professional classroom management climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs influence integrity keynote speaker leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking recognition stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Feb 23, 2025

Hey there! Let’s talk about something hard to face but crucial for growth: not getting the recognition you think you deserve. Yeah, it stings. But what if I told you there is power in those moments? You can get it even when you don’t get it. Let’s break it down.

Clear Expectations Create the Fou...

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Teacher Professional Development Trends: What Educators Really Want certified speaking professional climate culture education consultant educational leadership educational leadership programs leaders in education leadership coaching leadership for educational equity leadership styles in education motivational speaker professional development public speaking stand tall steve steve bollar within our ranks Feb 13, 2025

Hey, gang! I am bringing you the real talk on professional development. Let’s be honest: when educators hear “professional development,” it doesn’t always spark excitement. Instead, we brace ourselves for long hours, unengaging presentations, and content irrelevant to our daily needs. That mindse...

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