#TuesdayThoughts (X posts) from July & August, 2025

"A winning #culture is where acts of care are shown on a daily basis. Care is what connects people." - Steve Cooke

Be Your Best by connecting people to build and develop a community culture of care. #TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) July 15, 2025

You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one. - John Wooden

Continue to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) July 22, 2025

“Sometimes the tiniest detail really exposes the soul.” - @SenTimKaine

Continue to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership

[Disclaimer: Politically-neutral X post.]

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) July 29, 2025

Your one decision to be a positive leader will not only impact your life, but your relationships, your family, your friends, and your team. - @JonGordon11, from "The Power of Positive #Leadership"

Continue to Be Your Best w/ genuine positivity.#TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) August 5, 2025

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. – Arthur Ashe

Wishing all educators preparing to open the '25-26 the ability and opportunity to Be Your Best. #TuesdayThoughts #leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) August 12, 2025

"The company we keep is a reflection of who we are...Surround yourself with people who not only reflect the best in you but also help you become the best version of yourself."

The Company We Keep by @TechNinjaTodd:https://t.co/10HLaP2e5b

💯👏#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) August 19, 2025

Healthy competition isn't necessarily a bad thing...when you are competing with YOURSELF to continuously improve.

Be YOUR Best...don't worry about anyone else's best; just focus on being the best version of yourself.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) August 26, 2025

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CS

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"Get Connected" CSD Parent Meeting Archive: Aug. 25, 2025

To the Community School of Davidson Families,

If you were unable to attend either of the "Get Connected" Parent Meetings on August 25th or you would simply like to review the content, please view the archive from the evening session below (courtesy of CSD Productions):

Be your best (knowing our "best" looks different every day) and Go Spartans!

Thank you for viewing,

Craig S. Smith

Executive Director

Community School of Davidson

Welcome to the ‘25-26 School Year Message to Community School of Davidson

To the Community School of Davidson Families & Students,

Please view my brief video message below:

Be your best and Go Spartans!

Craig S. Smith

Executive Director

Community School of Davidson

#TuesdayThoughts (X posts) from May & June, 2025

A friend was having a challenging day yesterday and I sent them this:

Staying positive doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time.

It means that even on hard days you know that there are better ones coming.

Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset #leadership

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) May 6, 2025

“Small steps add up to complete big journeys.” - M. Dhliwayo

Enter w/ the mindset to Be Your Best, whatever your best looks like. Let's continue this mindset for the last weeks of the academic year.#TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset #leadership #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) May 13, 2025

It doesn't cost a penny to jolt those who are in dire straights w/ a blast of positive energy to help them get through the rest of the day. - @casas_jimmy, from #Culturize

Continue to Be Your Best...for those you are charged to lead. #TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset #leadership

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) May 20, 2025

If you want to be extraordinary, you have to get around the extraordinary people. Who better to teach you about being extraordinary than the extraordinary. - @Coach_Fleck, from Row the Boat w/ @JonGordon11.

Continue to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset #leadership

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) May 27, 2025

"All of our dreams can come true-if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney

Seemingly appropriate, on this Community School of Davidson #Classof2025 Graduation Day.

Continue to Be Your Best.

🎓👏#TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset #leadership

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) June 3, 2025

If we are growing we are always going to be outside of our comfort zone. - @TheJohnCMaxwell @Maxwell_Leaders

Continue to Be Your Best w/ a #GrowthMindset and a willingness to be uncomfortable.#TuesdayThoughts #leadership

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) June 10, 2025

"To practice attunement: Set the intention, shift into calm, stay curious, listen with your body, and invite reflection."

When the Best #Leadership Skill Is Just Being Present:https://t.co/bkrMbZWcGt c/o @HarvardBiz

Continue to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) June 17, 2025

“Submariners are a special brotherhood, either all come to the surface or no one does.” - Vice Admiral R. Golosov

[h/t @jonsrennie's 10 #Leadership Lessons I Learned Living on a Nuclear Submarine]

Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) June 24, 2025

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CS

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Final Day of ‘24-25 School Year Message to Community School of Davidson

To the Community School of Davidson Families, Students, and Staff,

Please view my video message below:

Have a wonderful summer and continue to be your best!

Craig S. Smith

Executive Director

Community School of Davidson

#TuesdayThoughts (X posts) from March & April, 2025

“The only person you need to compare yourself with is who you were yesterday.” -Rushton Hurley

Continue to Be Your Best. Do not worry about anyone else's best; just focus on being the best version of yourself.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 4, 2025

Rest when you're weary. Refresh & renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work. - Ralph Marston

This seems perfect after an incredible #FreshTake2025 on Friday.

Refresh when needed, to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 11, 2025

Transparency...does not always equate with "liking what you hear." But the conversation (and dialogue) is the focal point of transparency.

Continue to Be Your Best by fostering transparency through the opportunity to dialogue.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 18, 2025

When you feel like complaining, shift your attention to something that you're grateful for. - @TalentsmartEQ

Be Your Best by shifting your perspective through positive statements to reinforce the good.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced #Mindfulness

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 25, 2025

Five Things to Do Instead of Complain:

1. Practice Gratitude
2. Praise Others.
3. Focus on Success.
4. Let Go.
5. Pray & Meditate.

[From @JonGordon11's "The No Complaining Rule"]

Continue to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced #Mindfulness

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 1, 2025

Even if you have a 99% approval rate (which is impossible anyway), that's still one out of 100 who is unhappy with you.

Don't focus on that 1%. Just Continue to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 8, 2025

Want to quickly assess if your school, team, or organizational culture is one of SHARED ownership?

Listen to how often you hear "we", "us", & "our" ...compared to..."I", "mine", & "their".#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 15, 2025

Great things come from 3 things: Commitment, Hard Work, & Strong Finishes. - G. R. Blair

To the CSD Community, welcome back from what I hope was a relaxing Spring Break. Continue to Be Your Best to finish the school year STRONG.#TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 22, 2025

7 Habits of People W/ Remarkable Mental Toughness:

"Mental strength is like muscle strength–no one has an unlimited supply. So why waste your power on things you can’t control?"

Focus on Being Your Best.https://t.co/ynpbPhKBL6 @Inc #TuesdayThoughts #Leadership #GrowthMindset

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) April 29, 2025

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CS

The opinions shared in this blog belong to Craig Smith and do not represent the school or district in which he works.