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Episode 234
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Every school leader has faced it — the one staff member who consistently complains, resists change, or quietly undermines culture.
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Are You Seeing Growth? Don’t Confuse Activity with Impact #233
Episode 233
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Your school can be busy and still not be growing.
In this episode, we unpack the critical difference between activity and real student grow…
5 days, 10 hours ago
Power Surge⚡Carry the Calling, Release the Control #232
Episode 232
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In this Power Surge, Mel reminds school leaders that they are stewards—not owners—of the people, mission, and outcomes entrusted to them. …
1 week ago
Power Surge⚡Presidents, Principals, and Personal Energy #231
Episode 231
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I missed Friday’s episode — and instead of ignoring it, I’m modeling what we expect from our staff: ownership and reflection.
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1 week, 2 days ago
Power Surge⚡Lead with Clarity, Not Control #230
Episode 230
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Teachers Are Done With This PD—Here’s What They Actually Want Instead #229
Episode 229
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Professional development doesn’t have to feel draining or disconnected. In this episode, Dr. Mel breaks down the biggest disconnect betwee…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Lead With Quiet Confidence (Without Needing to Prove Yourself) #228
Episode 228
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Confidence in leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room—it’s about being grounded in who you are and why you lead.
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3 weeks ago
Do You Really Need to Explain That? A Leadership Reality Check #227
Episode 227
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Have you ever walked away from a leadership conversation thinking, Why did I say all of that?
Over-explaining is one of the most common—and…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Power Surge⚡Strong Doesn’t Mean Silent #226
Episode 226
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4 weeks ago
The Power and Effectiveness of Group Coaching for Educators with Cheryl Collins #225
Episode 225
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In this episode of Empowered Educator, you’ll hear from Cheryl Wells Collins as she shares the power and effectiveness of group coaching f…
1 month ago