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Back to SearchBeing Brave on Purpose with Samantha Hamilton #155
Episode 155
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Today’s guest is Samantha Hamilton—an award-winning principal, national education consultant, and the author of Brave On Purpose. With ove…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Power Surge⚡From Busy to Productive: Leading with Purpose #154
Episode 154
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Main Message (2–3 min):
Grab your top three tasks for this week and ask:
8 months, 4 weeks ago
🎙️ From AP to Principal: How to Own the Interview When It’s Your Own School #153
Episode 153
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🎧 Stepping into the principalship at the school where you already serve as an assistant principal? That internal interview process can fe…
9 months ago
💥Power Surge: Finish Strong, Start Clear #152
Episode 152
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Main Message (2–3 min):
Use these last few weeks to:
✅ Celebrate the wins—no matter how small. Growth happened.
✅ Gather reflections—from …
9 months ago
Real Talk on Leading, Retaining, Growing, & Starting Before You’re Ready with Dr. Jana Haywood #151
Episode 151
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Dr. Jana Haywood drops truth and strategy for every aspiring leader, burned-out teacher, and game-changing educator ready to make a move. …
9 months, 1 week ago
Power Surge⚡The 3-Minute Reset: Leading with Intention #150
Episode 150
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Pause. Breathe. Ask yourself three quick reflection questions:
What leadership move did I make this week that aligned with my vision?What’s…9 months, 1 week ago
No Permission Needed: Building a Culture of Trust and Innovation with Chuck Moss #149
Episode 149
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In this episode of The Empowered Educator, Dr. Mel sits down with veteran educator Chuck Moss to unpack what it really takes to build a th…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
💥 Power Surge: The Ripple Effect of a Thank You #148
Episode 148
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✅ A heartfelt, specific thank you hits deeper than a donut.
✅ Recognize effort, not just outcomes. "I saw the way you deescalated that stu…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Creating a Culture of Care: Practical Advice for School Leaders with Dr. Chris Culver #147
Episode 147
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This episode dives deep into the real challenges and responsibilities of school leadership. From chaotic tornado drills to the emotional w…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Power Surge ⚡Leading in the Waiting *146
Episode 146
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Feeling stuck in the in-between? Whether you’re still in the classroom dreaming about leadership or already in a role but waiting for that…
9 months, 4 weeks ago