Patrick R. Keenoy

Just finished Leadership from the Inside Out (2nd ed.) by Kevin Cashman.
A good reminder that leadership starts with self-awareness and purpose — not just strategies.
Always grateful for books that push me to reflect on who I’m becoming, not just what I’m doing.

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Just finished In Praise of the Useless Life by Brother Paul Quenon. A quiet, grounding reminder that a life doesn’t have to be productive to be meaningful.
Presence matters. Faithfulness matters. Not everything of value can be measured. @avemariapress

Three weeks off for recovery. Not ideal, but today was about showing up and seeing what was there. Finished under 2 hours. Grateful to be back moving, even if it wasn’t perfect. Onward.

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After three long weeks of wearing the cone, the Prince of the City is officially free! Today’s follow-up appointment went great, and Alfred is back to ruling his kingdom in comfort.

Finished The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. Grateful to Dave Meschke for the gift. Lots to think about—slowing down, being present, and choosing what really matters. A perspective I want to carry forward.

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Some books don’t introduce new ideas—they sharpen clarity.
The Way Forward by @newfrontier21
is a strong reminder: progress comes from shared expectations and follow-through.
@solutiontree.bsky.social

Just finished my second read of School Culture Rewired. The culture scales alone are worth the revisit—such a clear way to understand where a school is and where it can grow. Thanks @ToddWhitaker and @stevegruenert for shaping how we think about culture.

Rewired. The culture scales alone are worth the revisit—such a clear way to understand where a school is and where it can grow. Thanks @ToddWhitaker and @stevegruenert for shaping how we think about culture.

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Completed a post-Thanksgiving half marathon. Grateful for the miles. @fit_leaders

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.
Alfred says hi.

The Scouting America Food Drive delivered a tremendous donation to the Gateway Food Pantry. The continued generosity of our community over the past month reminds us what’s possible when people come together to help others.

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I just finished Live Today Well by Fr. Thomas Dailey. Such a thoughtful reminder to slow down & be present. I kept noticing moments of Jesuit influence throughout the book, especially the Examen. It’s a powerful invitation to approach each day with purpose, gratitude, & kindness.

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My third marathon is complete — the @IndyMonumental. Each race teaches something new about grit, gratitude, and growth. Thankful for @CNOFinancial and all who make this event possible. Indy reminded me why I run. @fit_leaders #BoycottAverage

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Leadership is about learning, growing, and striving to be a little better each day. Grateful to have my article on growing as a leader published in the Missouri Elementary Principal magazine. Proud to share my journey as a principal. @MoAESP, @SLSEPA1, @NAESP

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Honored to attend & present at SLU’s Consortium for Human Flourishing workshop on promoting student & educator well-being. Energized by the insights & connections, and grateful for the chance to reflect on what it means to truly flourish in education.