Why look at great?
It's people, not programs
Develop an accurate sense of self
Who is the variable?
Treat everyone with respect, every day, all the time
Be the filter
Teach the teachers
Hire great teachers
Recruiting and retaining talent
Understand the dynamics of change
Standardized testing
Focus on behavior, then focus on beliefs
Loyal to whom?
Base every decision on your best teachers
In every situation, ask who is most comfortable and who is least comfortable
Understand the high achievers
Make it cool to care
Don't need to repair-always do repair
Deal with negative or ineffective staff members
Set expectations at the start of the year
Leadership is not an event
Clarify your core.