In this episode, we’re thrilled to chat with AJ as we uncover his book,Great on Their Behalf: Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Become Effective. AJ shares his journey from a concerned parent to a seasoned school board member and author. He discusses the crucial lessons he learned about effective governance and how they extend beyond school boards to other types of organizations. AJ highlights key concepts from his book, setting specific, measurable goals that align with desired student outcomes, rather than vague objectives focused on adult inputs, and the concept of “guardrails” to guide decision-making. Whether you’re involved in education or any form of organization, AJ’s insights offer valuable strategies for improving effectiveness and achieving meaningful results.
looking for a laugh today? & a secondary effect of a high book rank: 3 secrets, 2 links, 1 quote
April 15, 2026
Reader, If you’re in need of a good laugh, check out this misguided book covers: Thank you to Ed Rush for sharing today’s laugh. You can check out his books here. Okay, now back to 3 takeaways: 3 Secrets1. Starting with zero budget Depending on how long you’ve been a reader, you may have heard me tell the story of 8-million-copies-sold The Cafe on the Edge of the World. well…. I found out last week I’ve been telling the story all wrong! up until now, I though he personally foot the bill to…