Matthew Farley

Assistant principal and change agent. Tweeting to myself and engaging others on the same journey, so that I can learn, reflect, and grow for those I serve.

[Matthew Farley @rollo_leads]

@kahneman_daniel is putting into words all of my biggest fears about my use of suveys and data. Its not enough to ask and collect. We have to know where we are blundering and assuming #thinkingfastandslow

Its alarming how many organizations are missing.

[James Clear @JamesClear]

A valuable skill in life is to be larger than the situation.

When you're feeling stressed or rattled, the situation is consuming you. It feels bigger and more important than it needs to be. This is when your emotions are likely to get the best of you.

But when you are larger than the situation, you can mentally "step outside and above it." Yes, there are problems to be solved. Yes, you need to take action. But the chaos is happening externally and you are still in the driver's seat internally. You're in control of the moment, the moment is not in control of you.

[Matthew Farley @rollo_leads]

@hubermanlab Any research to answer the quesrion "are people smarter because they learn to read music OR do more intelligent peopel gravitate to music"

[Ryan Holiday @RyanHoliday]

Belief in yourself is overrated. Generate evidence.

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

If you've ever been sleep deprived, read this:

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

You Can Tell A Lot About A Person By:
1. How they treat someone who can't give them anything in return
2. How they react when disappointed
3. How they speak about ex partners
4. How they speak about themselves
5. How they react when unexpected things happen
6. What they do when they feel wronged by someone
7. How they react when you go to them for support
8. How they speak to people in conflict

The most powerful communication is behavior.

[George Mack @george__mack]

Munger's Law:

• Never allow yourself to have an opinion on a subject unless you can state the opposing argument better than the opposition can.

Steelman Arguments > Strawman Arguments

[Ryan Holiday @RyanHoliday]

Courage: Face your fears. Do hard things.

Temperance: Do the right amount of things. Resist temptation.

Justice: Do the right thing. Take action for the common good.

Wisdom: The pursuit of truth. The pursuit of learning.

[Farnam Street @farnamstreet]

"You don't have to be brilliant, only a little bit wiser than the other guys, on average, for a long, long time."

– Charlie Munger

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

You can support ALL teachers without being an expert in ALL subjects.

6 strategies from leader @AllysonApsey here. ⤵⤵⤵

https://t.co/X3uPEWtIiP

[Ryan Holiday @RyanHoliday]

4 daily questions:

1. Did I behave according to my principles?
2. Was I friendly?
3. What vices have I fought?
4. Did I make myself a better person by cultivating my virtues?

[GreenbrierElementarySchoolVA @GreenbrierElem]

Way to go, Ms. Seto! We are so proud of you! Well deserved recognition!

[Farnam Street @farnamstreet]

Too often we reward people who solve problems while ignoring those who prevent them in the first place.

Instead of glorifying those who run around putting out fires, we need to create an organizational culture that empowers everyone to act responsibly at the first sign of smoke.

[GreenbrierElementarySchoolVA @GreenbrierElem]

Happy Assistant Principals Appreciation Week to @rollo_leads ! Our school community is grateful for your leadership! @CvilleSchools

[Matthew Farley @rollo_leads]

@JoAnaMJSmith @DrBradJohnson @SParvaizPhysics @HSHS_AsPDraper @HSHS_Dunson @SpringerAPLilly @JoAnaMJSmith would be a great choice!

[Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor @purposepushers]

The Superman/Wonderwoman approach to leadership ultimately creates an exalted, burnt out, and unhealthy leader. For your own health and the health of the school as a whole, commit to building a highly effective team of leaders. 💯

[Farnam Street @farnamstreet]

Amateurs have a goal.
Professionals have a process.

[GreenbrierElementarySchoolVA @GreenbrierElem]

Congratulations, Ms. Seto! 🙌Ms. Seto has been selected as our 2023 Golden Apple Winner for GBR! Our students absolutely adore her! She is an outstanding teacher and this recognition is well deserved! ⁦@CvilleSchools⁩