#TuesdayThoughts (X posts) from August & September, 2024

Incorporated these visuals into yesterday’s Admin #Leadership Team Meeting. They have remained on my desk since 2020.

Everything we face falls into one of these two categories.

Let’s focus energy on Being Our Best w/ what is within our control. #TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset pic.twitter.com/k9pmPhYrSX

— Craig S. Smith | #GoBlue 🏆 (@CSmithGoBlue) August 6, 2024

The two most important abilities for anyone in a new #leadership role:

Visibility and Accessibility.

Every leader possesses these two "abilities" to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset

— Craig S. Smith | #GoBlue 🏆 (@CSmithGoBlue) August 13, 2024

As we open this school year, let’s be reminded of how fortunate we all are.

Instead of looking at what we HAVE to do, appreciate what we GET to do.

We GET to Be Our Best. #TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset #nced

— Craig S. Smith | #GoBlue 🏆 (@CSmithGoBlue) August 20, 2024

While you cannot control most circumstances, you CAN control your choice in P.E.A.R.:

Preparation
Enthusiasm
Attitude
Response

Continue to Be Your Best.#TuesdayThoughts #GrowthMindset #MindsetMatters #nced

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) August 27, 2024

Just because you are doing a lot more doesn't mean you are getting a lot done. Don't confuse movement with progress. - Denzel Washington

Continue to Be Your Best through PRODUCTIVITY, not just ACTIVITY.#TuesdayThoughts #edchat #leadership #GrowthMindset

— Craig S. Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) September 3, 2024

First Month 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:

Continue to be your best...knowing our "best" looks different each day.

Craig S. Smith

Executive Director

Community School of Davidson

"Get Connected with Mr. Smith" CSD Parent Meeting Archive: Aug. 27, 2024

To the Community School of Davidson Families,

If you were unable to attend either of the "Get Connected with Mr. Smith" Parent Meetings on August 27th or you would simply like to review the content, please view the archive from the AM session below (courtesy of CSD Productions).

Note: The archive starts a few minutes after the session had begun, so my initial introduction and the introduction of our Admin Leadership Team is not included.

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

Opening Day of School Message to the Community School of Davidson Families & Students

To the Community School of Davidson Families & Students,

Please view my video message below:

Be your best and Go Spartans!

Craig S. Smith

Executive Director

Community School of Davidson

#TuesdayThoughts (X posts) from June & July, 2024

 

A leader's most powerful ally is his or her own example. - Coach John Wooden

Be Your Best.#leadership #edchat #TuesdayThoughts

— Craig S. Smith | #GoBlue 🏆 (@CSmithGoBlue) June 4, 2024

May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears. - Nelson Mandela

Be Your Best. #leadership #edchat #TuesdayThoughts

— Craig S. Smith | #GoBlue 🏆 (@CSmithGoBlue) June 11, 2024

Your CREDIBILITY as a leader isn't determined by your words. It is determined by your BEHAVIOR.

- @casas_jimmy, from #Culturize

Be Your Best.#leadership #edchat #TuesdayThoughts

— Craig S. Smith | #GoBlue 🏆 (@CSmithGoBlue) June 18, 2024

"No matter where you go, you are what you are player.

And you can try to change, but that's just the top layer." - Jay-Z, Public Service Announcement

Be Your Best by being true and genuine to who you are and what you value most.#leadership #GrowthMindset #TuesdayThoughts

— Craig S. Smith | #GoBlue 🏆 (@CSmithGoBlue) June 25, 2024

Introductory Message to the Community School of Davidson Families & Students

To the Community School of Davidson Families & Students,

Please view my video message below:

ICYMI/Related: Next Chapter: Community School of Davidson (from May 17th)

Be your best and Go Spartans!

Craig S. Smith

Executive Director

Community School of Davidson