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How to Prepare for the First Staff Meeting
Episode 304
Ever notice how the first staff meeting of the year gets the ironed tablecloths, the good snacks, and the outfit you actually planned in advance... a…
1 month ago
How Kathy Built Five Centers (And Counting) Without Burning Out
Episode 303
What happens when you've done everything right, built the SOPs, color-coded the calendars, created the checklists, and your business still finds a wa…
1 month, 1 week ago
You're Not Weak, You're Drowning in Invisible Labor
Episode 302
A few weeks ago, I sat down with Jessica Hampton and Katie Dank on Child Care Confidential, and about ten minutes in, Jessica said, "You just describ…
1 month, 1 week ago
Are You Neglecting Your Team Without Realizing It?
Episode 301
Earlier in the week, we talked about micromanaging, the first thing that shows up in what I call the delegation dip. Today we're moving into the seco…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Delegation Dip Nobody Warns You About
Episode 300
You've probably been told you can't delegate because you're a control freak or a perfectionist. This episode kicks off a new series called the Delega…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Feed Forward: The Culture Tool You're Missing
Episode 299
Ever given a teacher feedback and watched her shut down right in front of you? This week, Chanie breaks down the real difference between feedback and…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
You Built the System. Then You Broke It.
Episode 298
Why do your school's systems keep breaking, even after you've built the SOPs and invested in outside help? Chanie explains the real pattern behind it…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Two Drama Symptoms That Kill School Success
Episode 297
Two of the trickiest drama symptoms to spot -- and the eight traits of leadership that replace them.
In this episode, Chanie finishes the drama sympto…
2 months ago
From Survival Mode to Sustainable Excellence: A School Owner's Real Story
Episode 296
Sharon Jayakumar owns a Reggio-inspired school of nearly 200 children in Philadelphia and a few years ago, she almost walked away from all of it. Not…
2 months ago
Is Drama Destroying Your School Culture? Here Are the Signs
Episode 295
Is drama quietly draining your school culture? In Part 2 of the Decoding Your Culture series, Chanie breaks down three signs that drama has taken roo…
2 months, 1 week ago