LaToya Dennis Smith

Wife, Mother, Daughter, Gaga, Dog Lover, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Bibb County School District

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

If they praise you, SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. If they criticize you, SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. If no one even notices you, just SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.

📷 From page 176 of my book, “The Power of Positive Leadership”.

[Ken Williams @unfoldthesoul]

Spring is creeping in, but that’s no excuse to take your foot off the gas. Don’t blame student behavior, the weather, or the calendar—strong leadership and consistent expectations don’t take seasons off. Keep the standard high, stay locked in, and finish strong!

[Igor Buinevici @Igor_Buinevici]

If you do this as a leader, you make a big mistake:

Treat all employees the same way.

What works for senior team members might frustrate the younger ones.

What motivates the Millennials can make the Boomers uneasy.

[Justin Mecham @thejustinmecham]

The best work happens when people feel seen -

Appreciation isn’t extra—it’s a must.

Btw, I have a gift for you in my bio link :)

[George Stern @georgestern]

Are you an empowering manager or a micromanager?

Sometimes it's all in how we speak:

[George Stern @georgestern]

We hear a lot about the importance of EQ,

But very little about how to develop it.

Here are 19 phrases that people with high EQ use,

And that anyone can start using themselves today.

[Eric Sheninger @E_Sheninger]

New post: Compliance vs Engagement https://t.co/1QmjK7aRo7 #edchat #teachertwitter #edutwitter #distruptivethink #personalize #educhat

[Justin Mecham @thejustinmecham]

Difficult people aren’t your problem—

Your reaction is - use my sheet for success.

Btw, I have a gift for you in my bio link :)

[The Mindfulness Meditation Institute @TrainingMindful]

“Never stop being a good person…”

[Justin Mecham @thejustinmecham]

Want to lead? Stop being “nice".

Kind leaders are honest, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Use my sheet for success.

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“Nice” leadership holds people back, here’s why:

Too many leaders mistake being nice for being kind.

Being "nice" doesn’t solve problems.

It doesn’t build trust or push people to grow.

It simply avoids conflict, leaving issues unresolved.

Think about a time when your leader was just "nice." They:

Avoided conflict
Ignored problems
Sugarcoated feedback

Maybe it felt good at first, but did you really grow from it?

Being kind is different.

Leadership isn’t a popularity contest.

It’s about creating a space where people feel:

Challenged
Supported
Trusted

Kindness does that.

Niceness doesn’t.

[Rob Dance @RobDance_]

How to have a difficult conversation:

[LaToya Dennis Smith @LDSmith1908]

@EricBush1 We appreciate your TEAM! @prinfrazier

[Georgia Department of Education @georgiadeptofed]

Happy National Payroll and Bookkeeper Week! 🎉
We’re grateful for our dedicated payroll and bookkeeping professionals who keep our schools running smoothly. Thank you for all you do!
#PayrollWeek #BookkeeperWeek #GaDOE

[The Mindfulness Meditation Institute @TrainingMindful]

“Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.”

[The Mindfulness Meditation Institute @TrainingMindful]

“Life is about balance…”