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Back to SearchBecoming Fearless in Leadership with Dr. Benjamin Ritter #183
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In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel sits down with Dr. Benjamin Ritter—author of Becoming Fearless—to dive deep into what it means to lead with empathy, build trust,…
Published on 3 days, 12 hours ago
Power Surge⚡Visible Leadership: Why They Need to See You Before They Follow You #182
Episode 182
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Published on 5 days, 12 hours ago
Power Surge⚡Listen First, Lead Second - Building Trust Before Making Big Changes #181
Episode 181
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As a new leader, the temptation is to prove yourself quickly by fixing problems. But lasting leadership isn’t about rushing to solutions—it’s about listening first. Listening builds tr…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Create, Connect, Contribute: Leading with Authenticity with Robin Nathaniel #180
Episode 180
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In this episode, Dr. Mel sits down with TEDx speaker, author, and Telly Award Gold Winner Robin Nathaniel for a real conversation about leadership that starts—and stays—with authenticit…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Power Surge⚡How to Set the Tone From Day One #179
Episode 179
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The moment you step into your school as a new leader, the clock starts ticking. Those first 90 feet—from the front door to your office—can quietly shape how you’re perceived for months …
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Small School, Big Impact: Launching Micro Schools with David Richards *178
Episode 178
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In this powerful episode of The Empowered Educator, Dr. Mel chats with David Richards—founder of ChangemakerEDU and passionate advocate for micro schools. Together, they dig into the wh…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Power Surge⚡Own the Room: Leading with Presence, Not Just Position #177
Episode 177
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Back-to-school season isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you show up. In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel unpacks how school leaders can deliver powerful pre-service messages and ope…
Published on 1 month ago
Power Surge⚡From Reactive to Reflective: Start the School Year Strong Without Burning Out #176
Episode 176
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Welcome to the Empowered Educator podcast! In today’s Power Surge, we’re tackling the back-to-school stress head-on. As a leader, your mind is already spinning with tasks, responsibilit…
Published on 1 month ago
Power Surge⚡Ready or Not! When God Promotes You Unexpectedly #175
Episode 175
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In this quick Power Surge episode, Dr. Mel shares a personal reflection on how spiritual gifts can unexpectedly lead us into new roles and responsibilities—just like her new journey as …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Part 2: Organizing Your School Around the 7 Correlates of Effective Schools with Erica Glenn and Kim Bradley #174
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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago