# Throwback Thursday! Win the Morning

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Podcast: [Leading Out The Woods](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-out-the-woods-652835)
Published: 2026-08-13T11:54:49+00:00
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## Resource

🎙️ #ThrowbackThursday – Episode #103: Win the Morning! How we start the day can shape everything that follows. For this week's Leading Out The Woods Throwback Thursday, we're revisiting my conversation with Ryan Stein, principal and author of Lifeline 65: How Small Connections and Big Enthusiasm Can Change Education.In this episode, Ryan shares his inspiring “Win the Morning” philosophy and how intentionally starting each day with energy, connection, and purpose can have a lasting impact on students, staff, and school culture. We discuss: ✅ The philosophy behind “Win the Morning” ✅ How small, intentional connections can make a BIG difference ✅ Strategies for cultivating a positive and engaging school culture ✅ Why enthusiasm and relationships remain powerful tools for school leadersSometimes transforming a school doesn't begin with a new program or initiative. It begins with how we show up each morning. 🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms! Take some time to revisit this conversation and ask yourself: How are you winning the morning? 🌲

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