Brian Sutton

Director of Instructional Technology. Personal and professional account used to connect and learn from others while celebrating the small things!

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

Excellent professional development and training being offered today to engage our new staff with every day technology offered.

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

A very appropriate and fun send off from a wonderful @BataviaCSD student!

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

Saw some excellent and challenging computing today in this @BataviaMiddle Digital Fluency class! Some great forward thinking!

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

Nick Saban walked up to the interview podium after practice one day.

“Okay, y’all ready for a lecture?” he asked.

What followed was a powerful lesson on entitlement and doing your best.

Saban on the Importance of Nothing:

“Let’s talk about the importance of nothing. You get up every day, you’re entitled to nothing. Nobody owes you nothing.

“You have talent, but if you don’t have discipline, you don’t execute, you don’t focus, what do you get? Nothing.

“If you’re complacent and not paying attention to detail, what does that get you? Nothing.

“So, nothing is acceptable but your best.

“Everything is determined by what you do and trying to be your best. There should be nothing else but that, for everybody.

“That’s what we need to stay focused on. We need to not accept anything but our best in terms of what we’re doing in preparation.”

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It’s a simple, but profound message.

Some key takeaways:

1. Entitlement is a disease. It stunts growth and erodes culture.

2. Success has a one-day life cycle. Yesterday doesn’t dictate today.

3. Nobody is owed anything. When your feet hit the floor in the morning, it’s on you.

4. Talent matters, but it’s far from all that matters.

5. The actions you take drive success. Talent only amplifies those actions.

6. Even the best can’t afford complacency. There are competitors trying to defeat you every day.

7. If you’re entitled, the biggest competitor is yourself.

8. If you’re owed nothing, that means nobody else is either. Therein is your opportunity.

9. You can have the best strategy, the best business model, the best talent and … none of it matters if you don’t execute.

10. There are no guarantees. Relish the unknown.

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Hope this is helpful. Follow me @TMitrosilis for more writing.

I also write a weekly newsletter on the process of improvement → https://t.co/Akm89Spodg

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

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[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

@AnibalSolerJr What a great idea! 🏊

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

⚡️ ⚡️⚡️

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

What does an “Energy Sucker” do?

- Slouches
- Complains
- Disengaged
- Shows up late
- Blames others
- Screws around
- Makes excuses
- No eye contact
- Inconsistent effort
- The bare minimum
- Poor body language
- Non-verbal at practice

Do the opposite.

Be an Energy GIVER⚡️.

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

Had a wonderful time at the Summer Serenade at @Terryhillsny to support the @UnitedWayROCFLX Backpack Program. The Genesee Symphany Orchestra was amazing! This supports some of our @BataviaCSD students in a tremendous way.

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

Got dunked by this rockstar on his first throw! Had a blast representing @BataviaJK and @BataviaCSD in the dunk tank at the Community Night Out!

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

@EricRKnapp @BataviaJK @KristaKnapp11 ✊🏻 we have been a dynamic duo!!

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

@KristaKnapp11 @BataviaJK So many great memories together!

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

🙏🏻 The best school @BataviaJK! 💙🤍 Thanks to @KristaKnapp11 for the threads!

[Michelle Nanni @Miss_Nanni_]

A true super hero principal!!! Boy oh boy are we going to miss @BrianPSutton at JK! 🦸🏻‍♂️💙

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

The best!! 🙏🏻

[Krista Knapp @KristaKnapp11]

Thank you, Mr. Sutton! Team Knappsters @BataviaJK will miss you, but we have such fond memories of all of the fun you brought to JK!

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

This was such a special surprise! Thank you, again🙏🏻

[John Kennedy Intermediate @BataviaJK]

This was a wonderfully thoughtful event @MissDWirth held!

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

This! #TrustTheProcess

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

When we stick to the process, short-term impacts can add up to long-term value.

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

This was so special. ♥️

[Brian Sutton @BrianPSutton]

Received a very thoughtful gift from some 4th graders as a “going away” gift, an invitation to join the Lego Sunglasses Crew! That’s an easy yes!

[John Kennedy Intermediate @BataviaJK]

A true asset to our building and JK Family!