Episodes
Jan. 26, 2026
Habit Stacking: Our Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Experiencing Success
"Habit stacking"—a simple, powerful technique for building new routines. Come learn with Lindsay Deacon and I as we share our best tips, tricks, and hacks for seamlessly integrating positive habits into your daily life and wo...
Jan. 23, 2026
The Happiness Habit with Kim Strobel
Join speaker Kim Strobel to dive into the essential topic of staff wellbeing, exploring the latest research on happiness and how it integrates with models of success in both work and personal life. Kim shares her pathway to u...
Jan. 19, 2026
Going the Extra M.I.L.E. with Dr. Mel Vandevort
Dr. Melinda (Mel) Vandevort shares her framework for empowering new and aspiring school leaders to go the extra M.I.L.E. Discover strategies for stepping into leadership with clarity and confidence, leveraging personal gifts ...
Jan. 14, 2026
How Ruckus Makers Do School Different
Join Danny Bauer to explore how "Ruckus Makers" approach school leadership and education with a mindset of bold innovation. Discover what it means to lead differently, challenge the status quo, and implement non-traditional s...
Jan. 7, 2026
Becoming an Unshakable Leader: The Science of Human Flourishing
In this episode, we welcome Mia Pumo, Director at MGT Impact Solutions, to explore the meaning of an "unshakable leader" and how the science of human flourishing applies to educators. Mia, who has 30 years of experience in ed...
Dec. 31, 2025
You Don't Have to Leave to Lead with Chris Jochum
Dr. Chris Jochum, Founder/CEO of CJ Leadership Solutions, joins the show to discuss the vital importance and often-misunderstood value of teacher leadership. He shares insights from his new book, You Don't Have to Leave to Le...
Dec. 16, 2025
Major Instructional Shifts? Here’s How to Respond with Dr. Natasha Crain
An instructional shift is challenging enough without a clear roadmap. How does a leader create genuine coherence —not just noise—when implementing new curriculum like Bluebonnet Math or i-Ready? This week we’re visiting with ...
Dec. 1, 2025
LIVE Q&A: PLCs and Teams (Replay #3)
You've got questions, I've got answers! During this final episode of the PLC replay series, I'll be answering YOUR questions about PLCs and Teams. I'll address questions like, "What does an ideal agenda look like for a PLC?" ...
Nov. 26, 2025
Revitalize PLCs (Replay #2)
It's the second episode of this three-part replay series on PLCs and Teams! Do you ever find yourself or others asking, "What is our focus for PLCs this week?" When questions like this are asked, it's a sure sign that PLCs ha...
Nov. 24, 2025
PLCs: Just Say "NO"! (Replay #1)
Yep, I said it... PLCs: Just Say "NO"! The truth is that this buzzword term is becoming just that... a buzzword. For too many people, this term is coming up empty. This is the first of a series of three replays that all have ...
Nov. 20, 2025
WICKED: How Social Media is Driving the Narrative about Teams
We see reels created on Sundays with no one in the building, stating what an influencer does or does not do on their campus. We're bombarded with teacher memes showcasing what "everyone" thinks about faculty meetings or PLCs....
Nov. 18, 2025
Why are People So Difficult? Clarity in Communication can Help!
Ever wonder why some conversations feel like navigating a minefield? This episode with Crystal Atkinson tackles the often-frustrating reality of difficult interactions, exploring why people can be challenging and, more import...
Nov. 14, 2025
Are Assumptions Creating Unintentional Learning Gaps?
What if the very systems you rely on are unconsciously creating gaps in student learning? The uncomfortable truth is that assumptions—from the district level down to the classroom—foster a lack of clarity that no one intends....
Nov. 12, 2025
The Non-Negotiable for Sustainable Success with John A. Dues
What if the small thing missing from your leadership isn't a new tool, but a clear, written management theory? John A. Dues challenges us to create a cohesive blueprint that brings absolute clarity to every decision. As Chief...
Nov. 7, 2025
3 Strategies to End and Begin Your Weeks with Clarity
It's the end of the week and you're ready to leave it all behind and jump into the weekend! BUT first, use these three strategies to end your week with clarity so you can BEGIN your week with clarity and confidence! Check out...
Nov. 5, 2025
Better Student Outcomes, Stronger School Cultures with Stephanie McConnell
Is your school's improvement plan a binder on a shelf, or a living system that drives results? As leaders, we often focus on the what (better test scores, higher engagement), but not the how —the foundational systems that mak...
Oct. 30, 2025
Scary, Jaw-Dropping Numbers in Schools
There are too many scary, jaw-dropping numbers to reference in this podcast episode. But I here are a few scary numbers I explore: 1,000,000 31 5 48 They are each scary in their own way and I'm sure you have many other scary ...
Oct. 28, 2025
What You Do Is Not Who You Are with Justin Pohlmann
So many of us build our identity around what we do —the job title, the role, the label. But what happens when that role changes or ends? In this conversation with career coach and former touring drummer Justin Pohlmann , we t...
Oct. 27, 2025
What Uber-Like Coaching Can Teach Us About Principal Support
The modern school administrator's plate isn't just full—it's overflowing. If you feel like you're constantly fighting fires instead of leading with vision, this episode is for you. Join me as I sit down with author of The Blu...
Oct. 22, 2025
What to do DURING Uncomfortable Conversations
Last week's episode helped you think about what to do when your thoughts hijack clarity– like when you don't know what to expect from an upcoming conversation or meeting and you craft an elaborate movie in your mind (that alm...
Oct. 16, 2025
When Your Thoughts Hijack Clarity
We’ve all walked into a meeting already writing the story in our heads— they’re going to question me , this is going to go sideways , I’ll freeze up. But what if that narrative is what’s clouding your clarity before you even ...
Oct. 14, 2025
Mental Fitness Matters with Steven English
What if the biggest barrier to your success isn’t your circumstances—but your own thinking? Steven English, leadership coach and Chief Transformation Officer, shares how he rebuilt his career at 45 through mental fitness and ...
Oct. 8, 2025
Not All PLCs are Created Equal with Bruce Potter & Dave Nagel
Not all PLCs are created equal. Some go through the motions, while others truly build capacity and improve learning. In this episode, I’ll be joined by Bruce Potter and Dave Nagel, co-authors of Grading Visible Learners: Lear...
Oct. 6, 2025
🚘 Clarity on the Go: Don't Make Me Feel Stupid
Ever sat in a meeting and thought, “I’m just going to stay quiet and wait for this to be over” ? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m bringing clarity to the subtle ways leaders accidentally make people feel stupid—and how ...