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Back to SearchLessons From A Christmas Carol About Leadership, Legacy, and More #216
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In this holiday episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel reflects on leadership lessons from A Christmas Carol and connects them to the real work of building leaders. This episod…
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Peace Over Pressure: A Christmas Eve Power Surge #215
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On Christmas Eve, the noise fades and the pace slows—inviting leaders to pause in a way they rarely allow themselves to do. In this special Power Surge episode, Mel speaks directly to s…
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Power Surge⚡You Are More Than the Title on Your Door #214
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In this Power Surge episode, Mel reminds school leaders that their role—principal, assistant principal, superintendent—does not define who they are. When leadership becomes tied too tig…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Choosing What Fits Your School: Because Not Every Idea Is the Right One #213
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In this episode, Dr. Mel breaks down one of the most important — and overlooked — leadership skills for building principals: discernment.
With so many podcasts, books, conferences, and P…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
Leading Through the December Dip #212
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December has its own personality — kids are wired, staff are tired, and patience is thin. This stretch is real, and your leadership tone matters even more right now.
Your team is watchin…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
The App That Makes Data Feel Easy: A Look at Teamchers Technologies with Lea Hickerson #211
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In this episode, I'm diving into a tool educators have been begging for — something that finally brings data, collaboration, and accountability into one simple, modern space. Teamchers…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Power Surge Protecting Your Peace During Holiday Chaos #210
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“Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
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The holiday season hits different in schools — concerts, programs, discipline spikes, evaluations, data cycles, parent emails, a…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
10 Family Engagement Activities Every School Should Be Doing #209
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In this episode, Mel breaks down ten high-impact, easy-to-launch family engagement activities that help schools build trust, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful partnerships…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Power Surge ⚡Don't Just Give Them Donuts, Give Them Gratitude #208
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Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
10 Family Engagement Strategies That Transform Schools #207
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Dr. Mel walks through ten research-backed family engagement strategies that help strengthen trust, boost achievement, and change the way families experience your school. Engagement isn’…
Published on 1 month ago