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  • John Miller

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Blog cover image for Agile Classrooms titled “The Edu Triangle.” A colorful triangle diagram shows Effectiveness, Expediency, and Engagement at each corner with Education in the center. The design highlights the balance of the 3Es in teaching and learning.

The Education Triangle: The Intersection of Effectiveness, Expediency, Engagement

Education lives at the center of three forces: effectiveness, expediency, and engagement. Tilt too far to one corner, and learning falls apart.
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New Updates to the Team Alliance Guide: Conflict, Accountability, and Feedback

The Team Alliance Guide now includes conflict, accountability, and feedback protocols to help student teams collaborate effectively.
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Gathas@Work mindfulness series cover image. A woman types on a laptop with calm focus, representing mindful work and presence at work

When the Work Feels Trivial

A small task can feel meaningless. This Gatha reframes the moment as purposeful through mindful presence and quiet intention.
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Gathas@Work mindfulness series cover image. A woman types on a laptop with calm focus, representing mindful work and presence at work

When Feedback Stings

Feedback can sting. This mindful pause helps shift from defense to reflection, turning criticism into a chance to grow.
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Facing a Challenge

The obstacle is the path. This Gatha invites calm, courageous presence in moments when challenge feels overwhelming.
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Banner image for the Gathas@Work blog series. Shows the title "Gathas at Work – Practices to Stay Present When Work Pulls You Away" with an illustration of a woman working at a laptop.

The Pull of the Phone

When your phone tugs at your attention, this Gatha offers a pause. A moment to choose presence over the scroll.
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Cover of the book “Gathas@Work: Practices to Stay Present When Work Pulls You Away.” The design is minimal, with soft colors and clean typography, reflecting a calm and mindful tone.

Why I Started Writing Gathas@Work

I started writing gathas to stay grounded in the middle of the workday. They helped me return to presence in the moment—without needing an hour of silence.
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: Illustration of a thoughtful man surrounded by science symbols, including a beaker and atom, with a question mark and thinking pose, representing constructive empiricism and decision-making in uncertainty. Blog title overlay reads “Navigating Through the Fog: Constructive Empiricism Is the Way Forward.”

Navigating Through Fog: Why Adaptive Thinking Is Rooted in Constructive Empiricism

Empiricism isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how constructive empiricism gives you a better way to make decisions when the path ahead is uncertain.
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A young man walks northward across a giant map, stepping past a large compass rose marked with “S” and “N,” leaving behind a small book labeled “Lessons.” The text reads: “Your True South – The power of knowing what you do not want.”

True South: A Compass Built from What You Refuse to Carry

Sometimes clarity doesn’t come from where you’re going, but from what you refuse to carry. Explore how your True South can become your most honest compass.
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over image for “The Next Right Solution Canvas” blog by Agile Classrooms. Features illustrated team members pointing at the canvas used in product development and CSPO training to prioritize outcomes, validate value, and reduce uncertainty. Includes icons for product teams, leadership, PDU/SEU credits, and download.

The Next Right Solution

The Next Right Solution Canvas helps product teams navigate uncertainty, prioritize outcomes, and deliver real value—one step at a time.
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3 Product Vision Templates That Align Your Team and Inspire Action

Craft a product vision that aligns your team and drives action. Get 3 proven templates to build clarity, confidence, and customer focus.
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About John

Hey, I’m John. I help leaders, educators, and product innovators work smarter and build things that matter.

I cut through the noise to bring modern methods that actually work. Whether it’s leadership, product management, or education, the goal is the same—less friction, more impact. No fluff. No jargon. Just real-world insights to help you get better, faster.

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