Mike Saidens

Proud dad, husband, Clemson alumni, and principal of Chippewa Elementary School

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Positive leaders are demanding but not demeaning. They’re passionate and committed to excellence but don’t run people over to achieve it. Lead positive today and inspire others to greatness.

[Evan Robb @ERobbPrincipal]

The best way to understand people is to listen to them.

[Locust Valley CSD @lvcsd]

Locust Valley Middle School and High School orientations helped incoming sixth and ninth graders feel comfortable prior to the first day of school. It was great to see the students and answer questions about their new schools. Read more at https://t.co/Q4kWJcDCZG. @LVSchoolsSuper

[Child Mind Institute @childmindinst]

Advice to a mother whose daughter is nervous about starting middle school.

https://t.co/AOeJNMwZcJ

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Listen with an open mind.
Empathize with an open heart.
Seek to understand.
Act with compassion.
Lead with love.

[Locust Valley CSD @lvcsd]

LVCSD has a tech support team to help when you need assistance. Just fill out the technical support request form and a team member will contact you. @LVSchoolsSuper @ajdavidsonsr @PatDiClemente @BayvillePrim @mcelhiney_scott @AdamJavidi
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[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Leadership isn’t about telling people where to go; it’s about helping people on the journey.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Thank you teachers. 🧡

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Life is about people, commitment, loyalty and relationships. In the end we won't be measured by our bank account, sales numbers or wins and losses but by the difference we made in people's lives... and we make a difference through relationships.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

4 Things Positive Leaders Do:
1. See possibilities when others don’t.
2. Focus on solutions instead of complaints.
3. Encourage people when they are feeling defeated.
4. Demonstrate commitment when others want to quit.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

If leaders are not inspired by those they lead... they need to lead them differently.