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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

What game are you playing? How do you win? If you want to Play Your Game ... According to Your Rules ... Monday I'll tell you how to do just that. Play Your Game 1 launching soon for Ruckus Makers. #EDUSky #RuckusMaker #DoSchoolDifferent

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Are you leading above or below the line?

A screenshot essay titled 'Most people don’t realize they’re leading from below the line.' The body of the essay discusses insights gained from the book 'The Great CEO Within,' highlighting the importance of recognizing whether one is leading 'below the line' (closed, reactive, defensive) or 'above the line' (open, curious, committed to learning). It provides a checklist for 'conscious leadership' which includes principles such as taking radical responsibility, learning through curiosity, and demonstrating integrity. The author encourages self-reflection by asking readers to identify which principle resonates most with them.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Leverage. Leaders that learn it lap those who do not.

5 Ways to Apply the 80/20 Principle in Your School Today

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I'm looking for these kind of leaders 👇

A screenshot essay titled 'Do you know any leaders like this?' discusses the characteristics of exceptional leaders. The body highlights traits including self-reflective, growth-oriented, givers not takers, dedicated to time investment, active participation, and being big dreamers. Each trait is elaborated upon, noting that these leaders identify issues, embrace creativity, share resources, commit weekly to development, engage actively, and aim to enhance the educational experience for students and families. The essay culminates with an invitation to join 'The Ruckus Maker Mastermind,' encouraging potential members to apply to transform education practices.

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Rebel Educator @rebeleducator.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Join our newsletter! In this issue - the 6 week check up on your new years goals, Rebel Educator Gear, and Danny Bauer's 90-Day Accelerator. @heydannybauer.bsky.social rebel-educator.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Great reminder on setting the tone as a leader. Ruckus Maker -- did anyone teach you how to create a solid 90-day plan? Check out the 90-Day Accelerator: 90-day-waitlist.carrd.co

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Justin Baeder, PhD @eduleadership.principalcenter.com · 22/12/2024

This is low-tech but it works to keep your desk clear—print the instructions & labels now, then set up when you’re back in your office.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Play-It-Safe-Principals do boring year-end reflections (if they reflect at all) Ruckus Makers use our proven 20-question framework to create schools students actually love.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

If education ain't a bit disruptive, then what are the students really learning? Most principals are trained to be administrators. They excel at following manuals and maintaining what exists. Our students deserve different.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

I am not a Play-It-Safe Principal • I don't blindly follow policy manuals • I don't maintain the status quo • I don't sacrifice student engagement for test scores Instead, I make a ruckus

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

The outdated principal path: • Follow the district manual • Manage everything yourself • Focus on test scores and compliance All that hard work for burned out teachers and disengaged students?

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

How to turn teacher resistance into innovation. Most principals try to force change from the top down. But there's a better way.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

The framework turning resistant teachers into innovative educators Inside tomorrow's newsletter: • How one principal transformed her most stubborn department • The 5-step process for scaling natural collaboration • Real examples of shifts that actually worked

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

5 steps to a successful start to 2nd semester: I unpack the "Upside Down" entry plan in my bestseller Build Leadership Momentum The 5 steps: 1) Self (because you can't pour from an empty cup) 2) Communication 3) Academics 4) Culture 5) Operations (yes, last!)

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Don't Overcomplicate It Most people overcomplicate creating change in schools. Especially when trying to transform resistant teachers into innovative educators.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Principals: Your job isn't to be the hero–it's to build a school full of them. #EduSky

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

The best thing I ever did as a principal was start ignoring my teachers. I used to wear my 24/7 availability like a badge of honor.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

"I thought being accessible meant being effective." This quote from a reformed Play-It-Safe-Principal stopped me in my tracks. How many of us have fallen into this trap?

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

The 7am Principal's Dilemma: 🚌 Bus breakdown 🤮 Three teachers called in sick 🤬 Superintendent wants reports "ASAP" 📲 47 unread emails 🙄 TikTok crisis at the door Sound like your morning? You're not alone.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Want to be inspired like Dr. Jenn. Here's the post that challenged her to experience this moment in her school: ruckusmakers.news/p/why-aren-t...

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

"But my teachers need me!" That's what I told myself as I answered emails at 11pm, scheduled meetings during lunch, and kept my door open even during "focused work time." Here's the brutal truth: Being available 24/7 isn't leadership — it's a recipe for burnout.

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Christopher J. Nesi 🎙 @mrnesi.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Very excited to be moderating #eduskychat tomorrow, 12/2! The topic is Content Creation in Education Hope you join the conversation at 9 PM Eastern.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Anyone curating a list of Bluesky chats yet for educators?

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Want to End 2024 Strong? Stop Playing School and Start Breaking Rules Most school leaders are sprinting to winter break like they're being chased by caffeinated kindergartners. But what if December is actually your secret weapon for 2025? Here are 4 takeaways in tomorrow's "Weekend Resource":

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Thanks David for sharing this. You are right. Leaders are readers! Make the time for it and increase your impact and growth.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Anyone curating a list of Bluesky chats yet for educators?

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I help Ruckus Makers learn how to Do School Different 3x a week 🏴‍☠️ ✌️ Because if education ain't a bit disruptive, then what are the students really learning 🤔 Subscribe 👇 rucksumakers.news/subscribe

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EduSky Team @eduskyteam.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Looking for people to follow? Try out a STARTER PACK - A list of recommended people to follow. Go to anyone's profile and see if they have a Starter Pack listed. Or go to tinyurl.com/eduskystarte... Follow, Like, Comment, Repost!! #EduSky

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Failure isn't a wall—it's a compass. • Every 'no' tells you what isn't working. • Every setback shows you where to innovate. • Every wrong turn reveals new possibilities. The difference between good and great? Great leaders take detailed notes when they fail.

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Glenn Robbins @glenngrobbins.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Have you ordered your copy yet? Remaining calm in the face of stress and chaos a.co/d/cknRGvH

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Christopher J. Nesi 🎙 @mrnesi.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

@podcastpd.com will be LIVE tonight @ 9PM Eastern with Walter McKenzie talking supporting education leadership. You can join the conversation during our live stream - podcastpd.com/live

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

@techsavvysupt.bsky.social What's the LinkedUp podcast about? How long have you been doing that?

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Justin Baeder, PhD @eduleadership.principalcenter.com · 22/11/2024

Join me Black Friday 11/29 for our annual webinar to kick off the admin job search season: principalcenter.com/levelup This year's webinar is called Level Up, because that's exactly what it takes to stand out. See you there! 10am CST.

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

@ericcurts.bsky.social profile says you're a table top gamer. What are your top 3 right now? Me: 1) Wingspan 2) Sagrada 3) Azul

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Ruckus Makers Do School Different. They make shifts FROM old, broken, and traditional ways of educating TO new, different, and creative ways. If you're doing some new, different, or creative ... Please inspire us all 👇

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EduSky Team @eduskyteam.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Welcome to #EduSky 🍎 a communuty for educators! Check out the list: tinyurl.com/EduSky Join the list: tinyurl.com/EduSkyForm Pin the feed: tinyurl.com/EduSkyFeed ⬇️

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Danny Bauer @heydannybauer.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Checking out this app and the #EduSky community. I'm Danny. Host of the Better Leaders Better Schools pod. I help Ruckus Makers Do School Different. Subscribe to the pod for free 👇 Apple: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3c1dkdo...

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