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Power Surge⚡Grace Under Pressure — Leading Calm Through the Chaos #186

Episode 186

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The first weeks of school bring excitement—but also stress, surprises, and a million moving parts. As a leader, your response in those moments sets the tone for everyone around you. In …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Data with Direction: Turning Benchmarks into Better Instruction #185

Episode 185

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In this episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel breaks down how school leaders can use beginning-of-year benchmark assessments as more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. Instea…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Power Surge⚡You Set the Temperature — Leading the Culture You Want to See #184

Episode 184

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Becoming 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 months, 3 weeks ago

Power Surge⚡Visible Leadership: Why They Need to See You Before They Follow You #182

Episode 182

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Published on 3 months, 4 weeks 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 4 months 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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 3 weeks ago