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Power Surge ⚡Iron Sharpens Iron *137

Episode 137

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 Did you know that iron can’t sharpen itself? It takes another piece of iron—something just as strong—to refine its edges and make it sharper. The same is true for leadership. You weren…

Published on 9 months ago

🏀March Madness & Leadership: Coaching Your Team to Victory *136

Episode 136

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March Madness isn’t just about basketball—it’s a masterclass in leadership. The way championship coaches build their teams, develop talent, and make in-game adjustments mirrors the way …

Published on 9 months ago

Power Surge ⚡Bouncing Back From a Tough Day *135

Episode 135

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Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Firm, Fair, and Calm: Leading Student Discipline with Confidence *134

Episode 134

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As a first-year principal, I’ve quickly realized that not everyone interprets calm leadership the same way. Some staff feel that if a student isn’t being yelled at, they haven’t really …

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Power Surge: The 2-Minute Gratitude Boost *133

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lead Your School Into the Ai Future with Gruvy Education *132

Episode 132

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William Grube is the founder of Gruvy Education. Through Gruvy Education, he partners with over 200 schools and several state-level organizations to provide AI training. He equips educa…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Power Surge: Use Your Purpose & Passion to Be a Great School Leader🔥*131

Episode 131

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What truly makes a great school leader? It’s not just about the title or responsibilities—it’s about leading with purpose and passion. In this Power Surge episode, we dive into what fue…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

From Teacher to Leader: Taking Bold, Imperfect Action to Step Into Your Leadership Role *130

Episode 130

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Are you waiting to feel ready before stepping into leadership? Spoiler alert: That moment may never come. The best leaders don’t wait—they take bold, imperfect action before they have a…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Power Surge ⚡M.I.L.E.stones of Women in Education: Motivate

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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

I am thrilled to be a contributing author in the upcoming book, M.I.L.E.stones of Women in Education: Motivate! 💜📖 This powerful anthology brings together the voices o…

Published on 10 months ago

Empowering Teacher Leaders for a Stronger School Community *129

Episode 129

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In this episode of the Empowered Educator podcast, we dive into the vital role of teacher leaders in transforming our schools. If you're an ambitious education professional looking to s…

Published on 10 months ago