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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

For the first time ever, our private client tool is available to all innovative leaders. Ends Dec 23rd. Ready to Do School Different? Like and comment this post and I'll DM you a link.

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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

They deserve leaders willing to: • Question everything • Try new approaches • Put student engagement first • Break rules that don't serve learning The future belongs to Ruckus Makers who dare to do school different. Are you ready to join us?

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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

This means I can: • Create a school where kids are excited to learn • Build a culture of innovation and creativity • Develop future-ready students who think differently This is how I Do School Different. What about you?

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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

Here's how to get started: • Identify one broken system you can reimagine • Find 2-3 staff ready to innovate with you • Run small experiments, measure impact Learning to Do School Different is hard, but worth it.

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

Here's the Ruckus Maker's path: • Build sustainable systems • Empower your team • Create meaningful learning experiences

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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

Yesterday, 3,832 Ruckus Makers learned how one principal transformed her most resistant department into a collaborative powerhouse. Miss the issue? Grab it below ↓ ruckusmakers.news/subscribe

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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

Tomorrow, I'll show 3,832 Ruckus Makers how to create meaningful change without forcing it (Hint: It starts with what's already working) Want to join us? Subscribe by clicking the only featured post in my profile.

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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 · 15/12/2024

great book there John! pairs nicely with The Art of Gathering

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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

Remember: Transformation doesn't require reinventing the wheel. Sometimes the best solutions are already happening right under your nose. 🎯

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

The key to success? With every action you take, figure out which one of these steps you are stuck at. And then make a plan to progress to the next level.

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

Once you get there, you can then focus on: • Scaling what works (apply the same principles across departments) • Supporting organic growth (provide resources without controlling the process) • Celebrating wins (showcase how natural collaboration improves outcomes)

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

So, here's School Transformation 101. • Find what's already working • Document exactly why it works (shared spaces led to organic peer learning) • Remove the barriers to natural cooperation (no forced meetings or top-down mandates)

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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 · 09/12/2024

Glad it resonated -- thanks for the comment and listen to your wife 😉

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

I missed that on my phone. Thank you 🙏

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

For sure. I love that list. But I meant a curated list of all the chats happening?

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

Has anyone curated all the great chats happening right now?

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

I write about how to start reimagining education, even within a traditional system, so that students are excited to be at school and learn. 1. Follow me @heydannybauer 2. Subscribe to my newsletter if you want to Do School Different ruckusmakers.news/subscribe

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

Want to be a truly effective leader? Close your door. Set office hours. Let your team struggle a bit. Because a school that falls apart without your constant presence isn't a well-led school --- it's a house of cards waiting to collapse.

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

Here's what most principals miss: The job isn't to be needed. It's to build a team that rarely needs you. Your open door might make you feel valuable, but it's actually signaling to your staff that they can't handle challenges on their own.

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

That's when it hit me: My constant availability wasn't supporting my staff. It was infantilizing them. Every interruption I welcomed was a potential growth moment I stole from someone else.

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

A few years ago, a teacher knocked on my door during my designated planning time. Instead of my usual "Come in!" I stayed focused on finalizing our new project-based learning initiative. Two hours later, I learned she'd solved the issue herself --- and felt proud of the solution.

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

Until the day my mentor walked into my office, looked at the chaos around me --- three teachers waiting outside, 72 unread emails, cold coffee, and uneaten lunch --- and said something I'll never forget: "You're not leading a school. You're running a walk-in clinic."

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

Teachers could walk in anytime. Parents got my personal cell. I answered emails at midnight. That's what great principals do, right?

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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

Remember: A school that can't function without you isn't a testament to your leadership. It's a warning sign. Tag a principal who needs to hear this today. 👇

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

Want to break free? Start here: • Map your Monday (30 minutes of planning) • Transfer trust (clear delegation framework) • Release control (and resist the urge to micromanage)

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

But here's the uncomfortable truth: Your 24/7 availability isn't making you a better leader. It's creating a dependency that's killing both your effectiveness AND your school's potential.

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

😫 We keep our door open. 😫 We answer emails at all hours. 😫 We pride ourselves on being "always available."

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