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406 When Titles Trump Training: The Pitfalls of Promoting Without Leadership Skills

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Just because someone has the title doesn’t mean they have the skills. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on a leadership…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Special Announcement Empowering Communities with Serena Mann

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 Join Erica from the Child Care Director's Chair as she welcomes Serena Mann, a community leader making waves in the Hampton area of …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

405 Let That Go, Sis: When Holding on Is Holding You Back

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We talk a lot about retention like it's the holy grail in childcare—but what if holding on too tightly is actually costing you your v…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

404 Confidence Starts Within: Unlocking Your Inner Strength

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🎟 Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join us at the Early Education Empowerment Conference for powerful…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

401 Check Yo’ Self—Your Mindset Is Showing

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 Oh hey, Director! 👀 Before you check your ratios, your staff schedules, or that licensing binder—check yo’ self, because your mindse…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

402 Drama, Detours and Discipline: Rewriting the Script in your Head

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 Tantrums aren’t just happening in the toddler room—sometimes they show up in the break room, the front office, or (let’s be real) in…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

400 Wait… Who’s in the Director’s Chair?

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 Something strange is going on in Episode 400.
 The mic is live, the chair is warm—but is Erica the one behind the voice? 👀
 Hit play t…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

399 What If You’re Already the One?

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What if your leadership is already changing lives—and you don’t even realize it? In this episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, w…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

398 Leadership at Every Level

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Leadership at Every Level in Your Childcare Center
You don’t need a fancy title to lead with impact—because leadership isn’t about yo…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

397 Polish Your People Skills: Leading Adults Like a Pro

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You're a wizard with the littles—circle time? Nailed it. Toddler tantrums? Handled. But when it comes to talking to grown-ups—staff, …

9 months ago