#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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