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012: The Back to School Wave
012: The Back to School Wave: Back-to-school stress isn’t chaos...it’s a pattern. When routines shift, emotions spike, and tension rises, leaders can ride the wave instead of wiping out. Spot it, name it, and bring the calm.
Jul 31


011: Wait.. Am I the Drama???
011: Wait... Am I the Drama?: Escalation is inevitable, but drama doesn’t have to be. This post explores how intentional leadership turns tension into clarity, using simple gut-checks to lead with purpose.
Jul 24


010: Thinking Camp - Too Many Open Brain Tabs, Not Enough Clarity
009: Thinking Camp - Too Many Open Brain Tabs, Not Enough Clarity. The biggest breakthroughs don’t happen in the middle of meetings and the mess - they happen when we finally make space to think. It's OK to press pause on the noise to focus on the ideas that have been waiting patiently in the "parking lot".
Jul 15


009: To AI or Not to AI…That Is the Question (...and we’re asking the same thing)
009: To AI or Not to AI…That Is the Question (...and we’re asking the same thing). AI can boost efficiency, but only if it enhances the customer experience, not replaces it. We’re taking a hybrid approach that keeps the human touch while letting tech handle the off-hours questions.
Jul 8


008: Lease Negotiations, Surprises, and Lessons Learned
008: Lease Negotiations, Surprises, and Lessons Learned. A surprise landlord change hit us with a steep rent hike, and a hard lesson. If you lease your space, now’s the time to get proactive about your terms before someone else holds all the cards.
Jul 3


007: Don’t Be the Bottleneck (Even on a Beach in Hawaii 🏝️)
007: Don’t Be the Bottleneck (Even on a Beach in Hawaii 🏝️). Stepping away for 27 days, and nothing breaks. The secret isn’t magic, it’s building systems that work without you so your business can thrive while you actually live your life.
Jun 25


006: Track Progress, Not Just Policies
006: Track Progress, Not Just Policies. A parent’s simple question uncovered a bigger issue: progress wasn’t being tracked, and the system was stalling kids. Instead of changing the rules, we fixed the root, proving that real solutions beat quick yeses every time.
Jun 18


005: Control the Cascade of Communication
005: Control the Cascade of Communication. When communication breaks down, it’s not usually the message, it’s the method. Here’s how to stop playing corporate telephone and start making messages stick.
Jun 11


004: Fix the Summer Slump
004: Fix the Summer Slump. Summer can be slow, unless your ads speak directly to bored kids, busy parents, and families craving structure (& less screen time). Here’s how we’re crafting scroll-stopping messages that make NinjaZone the obvious “yes” this season.
Jun 4


003: Why I Never Cancel Meetings (And You Shouldn’t Either)
003: Why I Never Cancel Meetings (And You Shouldn’t Either) Canceling meetings might feel harmless, but it chips away at trust, time, and team culture. Here’s why showing up (especially when it’s easy not to) is one of the most powerful things a leader can do.
May 28


002: The Messy Art of Scheduling
002: The Messy Art of Scheduling. Slashing hours solved our payroll problem, but created a people problem overnight. Here’s how we’re fixing it with better systems and smarter scheduling.
May 21


001: The Overwhelm Audit
001: The Overwhelm Audit. Sometimes it's not about the person being the “wrong fit.” Maybe it's a system problem.
May 14


What If Your Next Hit Program Was Already Ready to Launch?
We’ve already done the heavy lifting: built a full curriculum, created a proven staff training system, and packaged it with marketing materials and ongoing support. The entire thing is built to plug directly into your Center.
May 13


Why Traditional Sports Aren’t for Every Kid
If your kid doesn’t seem to connect with the structure or competition of traditional sports, don’t worry—they’re not alone!
Oct 13, 2024


Celebrating Achievements: More Milestones, More Celebrations!
From perfecting a new skill to advancing through a program, each success helps build a strong foundation of confidence!
Sep 8, 2024


Sweet Dreams Disrupted: The Influence of Developmental Milestones on Sleep
Developmental milestones can significantly impact a child's sleep patterns, leading to what is commonly known as sleep regressions.
Feb 5, 2024


Connecting with Your Ninja Kid: A Mom's Guide to Building Strong Bonds
Being a mom to a ninja kid can be an exciting journey filled with obstacles, adventures, and plenty of surprises.
Sep 20, 2023


Fall Family Fun! {free download}
It's Fall y'all and there is no better time to get together as a family and check off some classic Fall activities than right now! Check...
Oct 4, 2022


8 Tips for Back to School
School is starting up soon! There’s a long list of things you need to get ready. From all the supply shopping to your child’s first-day...
Jul 29, 2022


The NinjaZone Ninja Creed
THE NINJA CREED An important staple of the NinjaZone curriculum is the Ninja Creed. Not only will your child be challenged physically in...
Nov 1, 2021
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