<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Drivyn, LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivyn, LLC]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:55:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.drivynllc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth You’re Missing About December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most leaders assume December feels heavy because the work gets harder. But that’s not true. And I can say that because I’ve coached leaders in every season, in every type of school, and under every kind of pressure, from the “everything is falling apart” semesters to the “we might make it” ones. Here’s the truth no one names, December doesn’t take leaders out.October does. December simply reveals  the cost of the rhythm you’ve been leading in since fall. Let me explain. A Moment That Stopped...]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/post/the-truth-you-re-missing-about-december</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692368f2d63753fe4b996f9e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:02:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3be9af_2107381c3b1b4bb1a22da44baa1985de~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drdcthomas4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Leadership Finds You Before You’re Ready: 3 Lessons for Leading Through Fear and Uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leadership doesn’t always arrive when we plan for it. Sometimes, it shows up before we feel ready — in moments that demand courage before confidence. When I became president of the  Students of African Descent Alliance (SADA)  in college, I thought leadership meant planning events and helping students find community. I never imagined it would mean working with the FBI. It started quietly. Anonymous letters — threats signed by a white-supremacist group — began showing up around campus. Some...]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/post/when-leadership-finds-you-before-you-re-ready-3-lessons-for-leading-through-fear-and-uncertainty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690ce4cd4cb1a91e8e5e439e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 18:04:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3be9af_6af52307172f46a49c837fb2892b4f0a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drdcthomas4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is Revolutionizing Decision-Making Processes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way decisions are made across industries. 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They're more than just people who run the...]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/post/key-traits-of-successful-school-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6846e4b13f9d19c9670d7c57</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:21:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3be9af_afc3a9e175bd404eb6e3ab129649b982~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drdcthomas4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practical Tips to Optimize Your Teaching Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaching is a noble profession that often requires careful planning and organization. Optimizing your teaching schedule can lead to...]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/post/practical-tips-to-optimize-your-teaching-schedule</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684093f56980198fec5a195e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:08:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3be9af_94f1a12d763d46c785a7af1fe626ca75~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drdcthomas4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a Bare Room Taught Me About Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I entered the twin's room, I noticed the bare walls. The plain and exceedingly dull furniture arrangement made it almost impossible to...]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/post/what-a-bare-room-taught-me-about-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f85c2cdb76332839c905f1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:56:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3be9af_a09149dffcfa49bb91c998c1d2edc1ae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drdcthomas4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering the Balance: How Pressure Shapes Intentional Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some strange reason, this day seems longer than most. 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I’m sad because my brother seems to be...]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/post/leading-through-heartbreak-the-balance-of-holding-on-and-letting-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66dbb559d02045b61daa8e5a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:07:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3be9af_677fb3bb78e7449fb8cf2f3ed929dc50~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drdcthomas4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership Lessons from a Brooklyn Homecoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I got home last night, I surprised my mom. She was a bit upset, but overall, she was glad to see me. 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Steve and Kelly are driving down so I’m getting a ride with...]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/post/the-essential-skill-of-balancing-work-and-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b410b2612d5c7bf7bf26e1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 18:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3be9af_a62219fffd754a1abf4b1ccc5d03ae07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drdcthomas4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering the Balancing Act]]></title><description><![CDATA["Today, I have to take my make-up in psychology. Hopefully, I’ll do well or at least better than what I did on the last one. 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I dreamed my brother was...]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/post/dreams-fears-and-leadership-turning-nightmares-into-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666a4bf3f749b3a29e196d92</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3be9af_58b26b698b91445b9e5c5638a9c480f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drdcthomas4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From DJ Booth to Leadership Boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/24/24 “Well, here I am, sitting at the radio station, listening to a friend play from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am. 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I think I need...]]></description><link>https://www.drivynllc.com/post/finding-home-the-power-of-connection-in-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666a3a1edea1662ae6992bfd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3be9af_0dcab3f6728d429abffe1feac5251aa1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drdcthomas4</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Peace and Focus in the Midst of Chaos ]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/20/89 at 4:50 pm "It's all my fault. That's what I keep telling myself. 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