Thomas C. Murray

Well, today is the day. How You Show Up is officially live. I'll keep it real. I've spent the last six years hesitating to write again. Two best-selling books in, and I still sat with a stack of "what if this one isn't as good" doubts every time I opened the laptop. Writing this forced me to close my own "belief gap" before I ever helped anyone else close theirs. At its core, How You Show Up is about the gap that exists in each one of us between who we intend to be and who the people around us actually experience. Not because we're not enough, but because the most important person any of us will ever lead is the one staring back in the mirror. I wrote it for anyone who needs to show up for other people every single day, at work or at home, often carrying more than anyone around them realizes. If that's you, I think you'll see yourself somewhere in these pages. Change the belief. Change the behavior. Change the outcome. That's the book in nine words. You don't need a perfect score to live a life filled with purpose and impact. If you want to check it out, it's available now: amzn.to/4gKkXfY

The best ideas are meant to be shared! 💡 Join us November 18 for the 7th Annual @FutureReady Librarians App / Idea Smash, in partnership with @follettcontent! One of my favorite things about this event is seeing educators share the creative strategies and practical tools that are making a difference for students. You'll discover fresh ideas, hear what's working in other libraries and classrooms, and leave with resources you can put to work right away. You can preview some of the featured tools at the link below! 🔗 Explore and register: bit.ly/4rPb1UY #FutureReadyLibs @All4Ed

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How we show up matters. I had a great time joining @andrewmarotta21 on the #ELB "Education Leadership and Beyond" podcast.🎙️ We talked about my journey in education, some of the ideas behind "How You Show Up: Change the Belief, Change the Outcome," and what it means to reconnect to purpose, strengthen culture, and lead with greater intention.📚 Thanks, Andrew, for the conversation, and for the energy you continue to bring to educational leadership! 🎧 Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

How You Show Up - 40% off - One Week Only! 5 ways How You Show Up can help transform workplace culture: 1. Close the gap between intention and impact. Help leaders recognize the difference between how they mean to lead and what their teams actually experience. 2. Build trust through everyday actions. Connect the values on the wall to how people listen, respond, and follow through. 3. Challenge beliefs that hold teams back. Examine the assumptions that shape decisions, limit potential, and influence how colleagues treat one another. 4. Create a culture where people feel seen. Encourage leaders to look beyond performance and understand the person doing the work. 5. Make accountability personal. Help every team member take ownership of the energy, choices, and behaviors they bring into the workplace each day. More: Connectedd.org/books

I have a heart for rural schools. These places are made up of some of the most amazing people who find a way to do it all. What an honor it was to open this year’s @nrea1 conference in San Antonio! What a group!! So grateful.

Healthy tech habits start with small steps! 📱 Our @FutureReady FREE 2-Week #ScreenReady Family Challenge helps families set screen-free times, spaces and shared expectations. Great ideas from @ShannonMMiller in our latest @All4Ed blog! Explore and share: all4ed.org/blog/being-screen…

Technology is changing fast. Helping families keep up shouldn't require being a tech expert! From screen time and social media to online safety and AI, families have questions. Trusted educators and community leaders can help them find answers. That's the idea behind the Digital Navigator Network, led by @All4Ed's @FutureReady with support from @ATTimpact. We're providing practical tools and resources to help families navigate today's digital world with confidence. Want to get involved? Join #FutureReady's FREE virtual Digital Navigator Training on November 9 at 2 pm ET to explore resources, learn about the role, and discover ways to support #digitalliteracy in your community. 📚 Learn more: all4ed.org/digital-navigator… 🗓️ Register: all4ed.org/activity/digital-…

The best ideas are meant to be shared! 📲 Join us Nov. 18 for the 7th Annual @FutureReady Librarians App / Idea Smash with @FollettContent! Discover practical tools and creative strategies you can use right away. Preview tools and register: bit.ly/4rPb1UY #FutureReadyLibs

Personal & Authentic turns 7 today. 💙🙏🏻 I can still remember sitting in the corner of my local Starbucks, writing the stories with tears streaming down my face, like it was yesterday. Seven years and 40k+ copies later, I’m still humbled by the stories people share, the conversations this book has sparked, and the incredible educators who continue to pour their hearts into this work. My greatest hope has never been about the number of books sold. It’s that somewhere along the way, these words encouraged someone to keep pressing on, reminded them that they matter, or helped them see the incredible difference they make in the lives of others. Because seven years later, one thing hasn’t changed, the books very first words: “The work is hard. But our kids are worth it.” To everyone who has been part of this journey, thank you!

How we show up matters. I had a great time joining Andrew Marotta on the #ELB "Education Leadership and Beyond" podcast.🎙️ We talked about my journey in education, some of the ideas behind "How You Show Up: Change the Belief, Change the Outcome," and what it means to reconnect to purpose, strengthen culture, and lead with greater intention.📚 Thanks, Andrew, for the conversation, and for the energy you continue to bring to educational leadership! 🎧 Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #ELB #EducationLeadership #Leadership #HowYouShowUp

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