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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

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 4 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months 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 5 months ago

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 and Kim Bradley draw from the research of Larry Lez…

Published on 5 months 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 move? In this Power Surge, we’re reframing fear and h…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Power Surge ⚡The Power of Listening: Talking Less, Learning More #171

Episode 171

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When leaders rush to speak, they often miss what matters most. In this episode of the Empowered Educator, we explore the power of pausing, listening, and learning—especially when you’re…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

From Community Engagement and Social Media to Shredded Lettuce and Saturday Selfies with Chuck Moss #170

Episode 170

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Chuck Moss is back talking about community Engagement practices that breed a great school culture. Join me as I talk with Chuck about everything from Community Engagement and Social Med…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Power Surge ⚡ Are You an Ambassador for Your School? Represent with Positive Intention #169

Episode 169

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Every interaction you have as a leader tells a story about your school. In this Power Surge, we dig into what it means to lead like an ambassador—not just inside your building, but in y…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Are You Leading in a Comfort Zone? Get Clear and Lead Boldly #168

Episode 168

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In this Power Surge episode of The Empowered Educator podcast, we’re kicking off the new school year with a challenge: lead with clarity, not comfort.

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Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago