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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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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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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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