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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 soluti…
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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 abo…
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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 offic…
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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 advoca…
1 year 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 leade…
1 year 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, you…
1 year 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 role…
1 year ago
Part 2: Organizing Your School Around the 7 Correlates of Effective Schools with Erica Glenn and Kim Bradley #174
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Part 1: Organizing Your School Around the 7 Correlates of Effective Schools with Erica Glenn and Kim Bradley #173
Episode 173
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This episode is the first in a two-part series, a workshop-style discussion on organizing schools for success. My guests, Erica Glenn…
1 year ago
Power Surge⚡What if I Fail? But...What if You Succeed? #172
Episode 173
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Too often, fear of failure keeps leaders stuck in comfort zones. But what if your greatest success is on the other side of one bold m…
1 year ago