The Ruckus Report. Quick take: What if the secret to becoming a more effective school leader was … leaving school? Joe Clausi, known as the Traveling Principal, shares how stepping out of the building helped him step into his purpose. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Joe Clausi, aka <a href="https://travelprincipal.com/">The Traveling Principal</a>, is reimagining what it means to lead schools by exploring the world — and himself — one passport stamp at a time. Breaking Down the Old Rules 🔨 Key Insight #1: Curiosity makes you a better principal <ul> <li>What's broken: The traditional career path says school leaders should settle down and play it safe.</li> <li>The shift: Joe’s curiosity drove him to explore 39 countries — and that curiosity now shapes how he leads schools.</li> <li>Impact: He’s more reflective, empathetic, and able to connect with people across backgrounds.</li> </ul> Key Insight #2: Leadership doesn’t happen in isolation <ul> <li>What's broken: Most principals grind through the work without personal growth.</li> <li>The shift: Joe intentionally seeks people, places, and moments that challenge his worldview.</li> <li>Impact: Each trip adds to his toolkit as a leader — and inspires his team to grow too.</li> </ul> Key Insight #3: Adventure is a mindset, not a plane ticket <ul> <li>What's broken: PD is treated like a checklist, not a life-changing experience.</li> <li>The shift: Joe shows how you can bring the spirit of exploration to your daily leadership.</li> <li>Impact: His story proves that reimagining school starts with reimagining yourself.</li> </ul> Quotable Ruckus “I needed to lose who I thought I was … to find who I really am.” – Joe Clausi Your Do School Different Challenge Ready to implement these ideas? Start here: <ol> <li>Tomorrow: Walk your campus with a traveler’s eyes — what would surprise or inspire a visitor?</li> <li>This Month: Schedule time outside the school walls to connect with something that sparks wonder.</li> <li>This Semester: Share one leadership lesson from your own journey with your staff — and invite theirs.</li> </ol> Connect & Continue <ul> <li>🎯 Get the full episode transcript: <a href= "https://ruckusmakers.notion.site/Joe-the-Traveling-Principal-Joins-Danny-and-Mitch-211229bf615380ecbf96c2c10f48c1f9?source=copy_link"> https://ruckusmakers.notion.site/Joe-the-Traveling-Principal-Joins-Danny-and-Mitch-211229bf615380ecbf96c2c10f48c1f9?source=copy_link</a></li> <li>🔗 Follow Joe Clausi: <a href= "https://travelprincipal.com">https://travelprincipal.com</a></li> <li>💪 Apply to the mastermind: <a href= "https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/"> https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermind-application/</a></li> </ul> Do you Subscribe to the Ruckus Maker Newsletter? Do School Different 3x a Week. Join for FREE here → <a href= "http://ruckusmakers.news/subscribe">ruckusmakers.news/subscribe</a> Today’s RUCKUScast in Partnership with: For over 30 years, ODP Business Solutions® has helped schools transform from whiteboards to smartboards. Why? Because when you get the right tools, everyone wins. Visit <a href= "http://odpbusiness.com/education">odpbusiness.com/education</a> to revolutionize your school's learning spaces. Over 1 million teachers rely on IXL because it is empowering, it helps them make better decisions with reliable data, and it adapts instruction based on student performance. Get started today at <a href= "http://ixl.com/leaders">ixl.com/leaders</a>

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