In this special solo(ish) episode of Standing Tall, Superintendent Randy Lindquist serves up a smorgasbord of powerful leadership insights to help school leaders close out their year with intention, energy, and clarity. Drawing on wisdom from renowned authors and decades of leadership experience, this episode offers practical strategies and inspiring ideas to create a meaningful ending that will ripple into the next school year.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why you should never “skip the ending”
How temporal landmarks influence memory and motivation (Daniel Pink – When)
How to build unforgettable peak moments (Chip & Dan Heath – The Power of Moments)
Why gratitude rewires your brain for better outcomes (Chase Mielke – The Burnout Cure)
The impact of crystal-clear vision on team resilience (the story of Hiroo Onoda)
How to help every team member feel connected to the mission (feat. JFK & the janitor who was “putting a man on the moon”)
Key Quotes:
“You can never problem-solve your way to a memorable experience—you have to build peaks.” – Chip Heath
“When I look for X, I notice less Y.” – Chase Mielke
"Pay particular attention to the start and ending" =Daniel Pink
Whether you’re closing out the school year or wrapping up a major project, this episode reminds you that how you finish matters. Don’t coast—kick into that final gear.
🎧 Listen, reflect, and keep standing tall.