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Back to Search🎙Engagement in Action — Episode 1: How to Build a Strong Foundation #201
Episode 201
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n this kickoff episode of Engagement in Action, Dr. Mel lays the groundwork for how school leaders can coach teachers toward authenti…
9 months, 1 week ago
Leading with PURPOSE🔥The Power of Showing Up Consistently #200
Episode 200
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Dr. Mel celebrates 200 episodes of The Empowered Educator Show—a milestone that mirrors the journey of building-level leadership. Fro…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
What Do Great Principals Actually Do Daily? Redefining “Instructional Leadership" #199
Episode 199
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Every school says they want strong instructional leaders—but what does that really look like day to day? In this episode, Dr. Mel bre…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Power Surge⚡You Said It… But Did They Hear It? — The Illusion of Communication in Leadership
Episode 198
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In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel breaks down one of the biggest traps leaders fall into — thinking communication has happened just becau…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Systematize: Calming Chaos with Purpose, People, and Process #197
Episode 197
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If your days feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole—emails, meetings, fires, and a to-do list that multiplies overnight—this e…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Power Surge⚡The Power of a New Perspective Seeing the Whole Picture #196
Episode 196
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In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel unpacks what happens when things look “fine” on the surface but really aren’t. Drawing inspiration from …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
The 3 Conversations Every Leader Should Have Every Week #195
Episode 195
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In this episode, Dr. Mel unpacks the three essential conversations every leader should be having weekly — with teachers, leadership t…
10 months ago
Power Surge⚡Get There When You Get There – Leadership Without the Rush #194
Episode 194
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In this Power Surge, Dr. Mel reminds you that leadership isn’t a race — it’s a rhythm. “Get there when you get there” isn’t about slo…
10 months ago
Why Great Leaders Embrace Conflict: Building Stronger School Leadership Teams #193
Episode 193
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Conflict doesn’t have to divide your leadership team — in fact, when handled well, it can be the very thing that strengthens your cul…
10 months, 1 week ago
Power Surge⚡Roots and Wings — Balancing Stability and Growth in School Leadership #192
Episode 192
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Great leaders provide both stability and opportunity. In this Power Surge, we explore what it means to give your staff and students r…
10 months, 1 week ago