On a leadership trip to South Carolina, we had the opportunity to visit a couple of school districts that were doing some really amazing things. One of the most amazing things to me was the chair that I stumbled upon in the band hall.
Long story short, I wasn’t able to find a way to fit this in my carry-on or checked baggage to get it back to my office. I think it would have been a perfect office chair for me!
Sometimes it’s nice to get a small surprise when you come back in the office following a long, hard day. Sometimes it’s nice to get a BIG surprise when you come back in the office following a long, hard day!
My leadership team and I decided to do a solid for the team as we don’t really have a lot of space to white board projects and brainstorm ideas without having to work digitally or take pictures, erase, and start again.
A few pieces of bath board from Home Depot (~$13 each), a LOT of liquid nail, several 1″x2″ boards, some sweat and even a little blood later, let the FUN BEGIN!
I have had the opportunity to meet so many “legends” of their particular craft throughout my career and life. Many names that are highly recognizable, many faces that have graced the big-screen or sporting venues.
This day was a little different however as I was able to get a uniquely, insane, and wicked cool opportunity to introduce a true G.O.A.T. to a packed house of Superintendents and administrators. If you are wondering at this point what a GOAT is, this limited title belongs only to the Greatest Of All Time people of their craft.
Now traditionally one would introduce a person with their accolades, awards, recognitions and such. I chose a different route and talked about how intimidating it was to be standing on the same stage with this person and yet somehow, I proceeded to snag a selfie with the great Sue Enquist before I jumped down and let her run.
For a little context, Sue coached softball at UCLA from 1980 – 2006. During this 26 year stint, she never had a 4-year player who graduated without winning a National Championship! YES! None of her 4-year players ever went without winning the BIG ONE! And that my friends, is the definition of the G.O.A.T!
