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Season 7 Episode 416
It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day challenges of leadership, but what if our most powerful tool is simply focusing on what's working well? …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Keep Your Organizational Flywheel Spinning with Gratitude
Season 7 Episode 415
Consistent practices keep the organizational flywheel spinning, and one practice is essential, especially during the holidays: gratitude.
In this epis…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Culture and Strategy Go Hand in Hand
Season 7 Episode 414
"Culture and strategic improvement—those are inseparable." This is a guiding philosophy of Dr. Jamie Burkhart, Director of Women in Leadership at the…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Achieve Equity Through Systems Alignment
Season 7 Episode 413
"Education is truly the conduit to freedom."
This powerful belief drives Superintendent Dr. Tremayne Clardy of the Verona Area School District. Joinin…
4 months ago
Stop the Blame Cycle: 3 Steps to Process Improvement
Season 7 Episode 412
Recurring problems demand a shift in focus. In this final rapid-fire episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares three essential steps to move away from blame …
4 months, 1 week ago
Cut Through the Noise: 3 Steps to Build Board and Community Trust
Season 7 Episode 411
External noise is a constant, yet you can be a source of stability and trust. Dr. Janet Pilcher shares three actionable steps educational leaders can…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Retention Is Your Strategy: 3 Leader Actions to Secure Talent
Season 7 Episode 410
October burnout is real, and the first 90 days are critical for new hires. Don't leave retention to chance. In this second rapid-fire episode, Dr. Ja…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Precision Budget: 3 Steps to Protect What's Important
Season 7 Episode 409
In the first of four rapid-fire episodes, Dr. Janet Pilcher delivers three essential steps educational leaders can take right now to protect their mi…
5 months ago
Use Feedback to Unlock Operational Excellence
Season 7 Episode 408
Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she welcomes Joseph Murley, Director of Finance for Barren County School District, to discuss how a district-wide survey re…
5 months, 1 week ago
Getting 1% Better Every Day
Season 7 Episode 407
Visions in Education, a charter school serving nine counties across Northern California, is thriving—even as many districts face declining enrollment…
5 months, 2 weeks ago