Lisa A. Fallaw

Clemson University ‘93; Proud Elementary Principal of East Aiken School of the Arts; Middle School Special Ed Teacher at Heart

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

Psychological safety isn't built by the poster on the wall.

It's built by what you do after someone disagrees with you.
It's built by the questions you ask.
It's built by whether people leave a conversation feeling heard or evaluated.

Here are 5 ways school leaders can make it safer for people to speak up. 🧵

#LeadFromWhoYouAre

[Lisa A. Fallaw @LisaFallaw]

#lovelikejulie❤️

[POSITIVITY @PositivitySaid]

You are the artist of your own life.

Every gentle thought and patient choice adds a soft brushstroke to the picture of who you’re becoming. Treat yourself with warmth, even on the days when progress feels slow. The more care you pour into yourself, the more your world begins to feel like a place where you belong.

[POSITIVITY @PositivitySaid]

Strong roots help you grow through anything.

When life feels uncertain, return to the things that steady you, like your values, your breath, and the people you trust. Growth doesn’t always look dramatic, and sometimes it happens quietly beneath the surface.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Negativity doesn’t stay with one person. It spreads.

And what we allow, we encourage.
If someone is draining the energy of your team, don’t ignore it.

Confront them. Coach them. Love them. Give them the opportunity to change.

But if they refuse to change, you have to protect the team and the mission.

Great leaders don’t avoid the hard conversations.

They have them because they care enough about their people to protect the culture they’re building.

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Greatness isn't loud. It's consistent.

Day after day. Progress that doesn't need an audience.
🪵🪓

[Lisa A. Fallaw @LisaFallaw]

Yep!!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Leaders, if no one has told you lately, Thank You for all you do for those you lead! #RelationalLeadership
@NAESP @WeAreNPA

[Drew Maddux @DrewMaddux]

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

- Jeremiah 29:11

[Lisa A. Fallaw @LisaFallaw]

Amen!!!

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

The more you pray the greater your capacity to lead and overcome challenges. A praying leader is a more positive and effective leader.

[Lisa A. Fallaw @LisaFallaw]

To be led by Julie meant you were valued, you were supported, and you were loved! #lovelikejulie❤️ #ledlikejulie

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

#RelationalAwareness

[Drew Maddux @DrewMaddux]

John 14:27

[POSITIVITY @PositivitySaid]

Your story isn't finished, and the best pages may still be unwritten.

Even when you've felt tired and ready to let go, something kind is still on its way to you. Life has a gentle way of arriving with joy right when you least expect it.

[Lisa A. Fallaw @LisaFallaw]

There are not enough words to express how incredibly proud I am of this kid! Camden faces every challenge thrown at him with determination, strength, integrity & grace! Thank you, Camden, for inspiring me to keep going no matter the challenges! #ProudPrincipal #lovelikejulie❤️

[Lisa A. Fallaw @LisaFallaw]

And a lot more people who #lovelikejulie❤️, like my dad, and my brother-in-law! Oh how I miss them every single day!! ❤️💙🩷

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

So true. 🧡

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

What’s next can make you miss what’s now. The people you lead experience you in the moment you’re in.

Look up. Be present. Notice what’s right in front of you.

Moments don’t last forever. Make them worth remembering.

#1minwalk2work #LeadFromWhoYouAre #GiveYourselfAChance

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

The best evidence of your leadership might be what happens when you're not there.

Leadership isn't about creating people who need you in the room. It's about building confidence, capacity, and belief so they know they can lead when you're not. #LeadFromWhoYouAre

[Lisa A. Fallaw @LisaFallaw]

#lovelikejulie❤️

[POSITIVITY @PositivitySaid]

Notice the good stuff.

Life doesn’t always need a big, exciting moment to feel beautiful. Sometimes it’s just about paying attention to the tiny things that already make your day a little better.

[Lisa A. Fallaw @LisaFallaw]

#lovelikejulie❤️

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

So important! 🧡

[Drew Maddux @DrewMaddux]

“For I alone am God! I am God, and there is none like me. Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish.”

- Isaiah 46:9–10

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

3 things every team needs to reach its potential:

Accountability
Relationships
Mindset

All three matter but mindset influences how people receive accountability and how they show up in relationships.

ARM your team for success.

[POSITIVITY @PositivitySaid]

The people worth keeping never make your wins feel small.

Real friends do not need your success to be huge before they get excited for you, they show up loud for the little things too. Notice who cheers for you without comparison, and hold on to them tightly.