Resources

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The Interplay of Standards and Expectations: A Blueprint for Success

In the pursuit of excellence, leaders often emphasize the importance of setting ambitious goals. However, a critical distinction exists between…

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Artificial Intelligence, Development, Sextortion

Digital Terrorism: A Call to Lawmakers and Law Enforcement to Confront the Epidemic of Sextortion and Pornographic Crime Scams

We are facing a digital epidemic. Across the United States and the globe, victims—from teenagers and public figures to the…

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A man sits on a couch comforting a woman who looks worried and is resting her fist near her mouth, possibly distressed after receiving a sextortion threat, in a modern living room.

Artificial Intelligence, Sextortion

Truth, Lies, and Ruin: How Sextortion, Blackmail, and Deepfake Pornography Are Destroying Lives in the Name of Profit and Revenge

The world has changed. Not through nuclear fallout or world war—but through silent digital bullets fired across screens, cloaked in…

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Education, Sextortion

Protecting Our Children: The Growing Threat of Sextortion, Blackmail, and AI Deepfakes Targeting Students

Today’s children are growing up in a world where a simple selfie, an innocent video, or a classroom photo can…

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Education, Leadership, Sextortion

Digital Blackmail: The Alarming Rise of Sextortion and Pornography Crime Scams—and How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

In the shadows of the internet, an urgent and devastating crime is growing—sextortion. It is manipulative, deeply personal, and frighteningly…

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Education, Leadership

The Alarming Teaching Shortage Crisis in America: A Call to Immediate Action

America is facing a dire educational crisis: the teaching profession is eroding rapidly, causing widespread disruptions across the nation’s schools

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Development, Leadership

Hitting the Right Note: Revolutionizing Reading Fluency Instruction with Karaoke

n the world of education, finding innovative strategies to engage reluctant readers can be challenging. Traditional approaches often fall short…

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Leadership

Navigating Leadership with Confidence: Embracing The Good, The Bad, and The Invisible

In the complex world of leadership, navigating through various personalities can feel overwhelming. From the supportive champions to the destructive…

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Coaching, Education, Leadership

Igniting Change: Transforming Toxic Organizations with the BonFire Principles

In today’s fast-paced professional landscape, organizational toxicity can cripple even the most well-intentioned businesses and schools. Fortunately, Dr. Christopher Bonn…

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