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From Overwhelmed to Thriving Leader with Stacey Smith
Episode 190
In the demanding world of early education, balancing professional challenges and personal life can feel overwhelming.
So, how did Stacy Smith, founder…
1 year, 7 months ago
Audit Season: Maximizing Summer to Enhance School Leadership
Episode 189
When I lived in New York, I spent a lot of time inside during the winter because I didn’t want to freeze my face.
But here in Florida, it’s the exact …
1 year, 7 months ago
How to Coach Staff when they are in a State of Helplessness
Episode 188
One of my clients is a school owner who hired a new director to lead a brand-new location.
In the beginning, the director was doing a great job.
But th…
1 year, 8 months ago
Tolerating Good Enough For Long Enough To Create Excellence
Episode 187
I remember when I got my first W2 job when I was 19.
I was so proud and excited.
I was working hard, showing up every day, and doing my best.
But when I…
1 year, 8 months ago
Navigating Conflicting Emotions Around Big Decisions
Episode 186
Big decisions are tough.
I was speaking with one of my clients who was considering letting a director go.
There was a clear mismatch of values between …
1 year, 8 months ago
Veteran vs New Staff: Leadership and Decision Making
Episode 185
During my second year of teaching, I was only 20 years old.
Our school had teachers do home visits before the school year started, so the child could …
1 year, 8 months ago
Veteran vs New Staff: Professional Development
Episode 184
I was recently texting with a one-on-one client.
She had a decision to make about professional development, and she asked me what she should do.
It wou…
1 year, 9 months ago
Veteran vs New Staff: Parent and Child Engagement
Episode 183
Recently, I was reading an article in the Journal of Human Resources that highlighted a difference in the teaching practices between veteran teachers…
1 year, 9 months ago
Building a Culture of Excellence with Kathy Gray
Episode 182
In 2019, Kathy owned three ECE centers near Richmond, Virginia.
She felt a lot of empathy for the dedicated women who worked in her school.
They alwa…
1 year, 9 months ago
Winning in the Dark: Shame and Anger
Episode 181
Recently, I was speaking with an owner who was opening a second location.
Despite this being an exciting time for her school, she was drowning in sham…
1 year, 9 months ago