Happy Monday,
Word on the street is that I forgot to send out an email last week. At least, that was the word I heard from some of you when you didn’t find an email in your inbox on Monday or Tuesday morning.
Here’s what happened: It slipped my mind. I totally blanked and didn’t even realize it until someone mentioned it. While I’m not happy about this goof, there’s a silver lining: It will be okay.
As leaders, we often chase this idea of perfection, set high bars, and expect a lot from ourselves. Falling short can be annoying; but, the truth is, it’s all good.
Here’s the truth: Most mistakes can be fixed. Further, most mistakes are made worse when we dwell on them.
So, if you want to minimize the mistakes that you’re inevitably going to make, acknowledge and move on from them quickly. Give yourself the same grace you extend to so many others.
Real talk: Nobody expects you to be flawless regardless of how awesome you are. If you’re lugging around that perfect image burden, drop it. It’s only holding you and our team back from greater things!
Choose to be Great!
Angelo
Published by Angelo DelliSanti
“Education? You don’t want to do that with your life. You’ve got other plans.” That’s what Angelo DelliSanti’s high school counselor told him his senior year. And she was right—at first. Angelo had spent three years preparing to become a U.S. Navy officer. But an internship with a math teacher during his senior year changed everything. Helping struggling students master algebra sparked a passion for education that would shape his career.
Over the next 15 years, Angelo served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal, returning to his alma mater to teach World History and later advancing to leadership roles. As a principal, Angelo implemented the Capturing Kids’ Hearts process, leading to remarkable academic gains, increased scholarships, record-breaking graduation rates, and improved school culture. These achievements earned him recognition as the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Principal of the Year in 2018.
In 2022, Angelo joined Capturing Kids’ Hearts as a Leadership Solutions Strategist where he is dedicated to working together with school leaders to create remarkable schools. He holds a Bachelor’s in History and Secondary Education from UNC Charlotte, where he was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. He also completed a Master’s in School Administration and completed all the required coursework for a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from his alma mater, earning the Outstanding Student Philip Morris Educational Fellowship in 2017.
Angelo lives in North Carolina with his wife, Kasey, whom he married in 2008. Together, they enjoy escapes to the mountains and beaches. Angelo’s passions include golf, non-fiction books, cooking, and sharing meals filled with laughter and connection around the table.
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CHOOSE TO BE GREAT 