Episodes

Let's talk about the POWER of Listening Tours, a way Sherry St. Clair has crafted to help lead change in schools confidently and competently! In this episode, Sherry St. Clair will share all about the effective practice of Li...

In this episode, I interview Carrie Rosebrock about how she leads districtwide PLC processes and structures! Talk about making change happen! This special guest is the co-author of the book, Arrows: A Systems-Based Approach ...

I recently read a post on LinkedIn that read: "If you have 800 students in Tier 2, you don't have an intervention problem; you have a Tier 1 problem." That post blew up with comments! Hundreds of people engaged with the post....

We all have mindsets that lead and guide us to take certain actions or say certain things or approach certain situations. Some mindsets are positive and some lead to something like "faux collaboration". In fact, there are fiv...

FAUX : made to look like something else that is usually more valuable : IMITATION, FAKE, INSINCERE ... Does this really happen in collaborative settings and on collaborative teams? Is the collaboration just an imitation? Is...

"EVERYTHING boils down to clarity. Literally nothing can be left to assumption." - Michelle Ruhe Isn't this SO true?! It's easy to assume that "everyone understands", especially when we think about common terms and phrases we...

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. Let's jump into a change catalyst conversation and CHANGE the...

Unfortunately, it is common for gaps (sometimes really BIG gaps) to exist between instructional leaders and teachers. What's even more unfortunate is that it feels nearly impossible to bridge that gap! And the effects of this...

YOU can be the one to STAND OUT!!! And my friend, Allison Petersen , and I can help you to do that! Interviews of any kind can be nerve-wracking! That's not unnatural or uncommon. EVERYONE experiences a little nervousness or ...

According to C. Heath & D. Heath (2010), one surprising truth about change is that what looks like resistance is often a lack of clarity. In their book, Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard , these authors explain...

At the crux of making change happen is DATA- more specifically, the emotions tied to data. Unfortunately, a preoccupation with data itself can have negative side effects of decreased commitment and burnout as teachers relent...

What better reason to go live and record an episode than simply to celebrate my 40th birthday? In this episode, my dear friend and mastermind partner are celebrating forty years of life with a 10 x 4 game. We share 10 of ou...

Would you believe me if I told you that burnout has less to do with being overworked and more to do with doing the wrong kind of work? In this episode, I share about Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius model and how it can be ...

For just a moment, I want you to imagine you're in the beginning phases of what could turn into a crucial or difficult conversation. You feel yourself getting offended. Maybe you notice you're beginning to disagree with wha...

Bada-da-da-da, I'm loving it! You know the place- McDonalds! Yesterday my son and I were heading to the local Farmer's Market and I had a craving for some Mickey D's breakfast- a sausage, egg, and cheese McMuffin to be exac...

Are you ready to talk about the "seven deadly assumptions"? Wondering what I mean by that? Let's see if any of these statements ring true for you or your teams: Team gatherings feel like a waste of time because they are unp...

We’ve got an interesting #collaboration convo for you in this session! I'm joined with my sons, Brian and Hayden, to hear their teenage perspective on what interests ME most- #cohesive, vision-driven #teams. To make things ...

Do you wonder sometimes why people put their time and effort into certain things? Things that you believe may not yield the greatest impact? What can we do to help #teachers and #instructionalleaders focus on what matters? ...

Are #teams in your school or organization all they're cracked up to be? Or are there signs that they could use some inspiring or maybe even transformation? I've come to find that building collective efficacy means we must...

In this episode, I share about 3 fast ways to KILL collaboration and what you can do to instead BUILD effective collaboration! This episode is perfect for team leaders, instructional leaders, aspiring leaders, and anyone who ...

What is a "launchpad season"? How do I know if I'm in a launchpad season? If you've ever found yourself questioning the impact you're able to have, experiencing burnout, or feeling like you've reached a glass ceiling, you m...

Welcome, welcome!! Today's episode is special to me and is easy to write about as a blogpost along with the recording. In this podcast episode, I take on two roles: the role of an etymologist and the role of a story-teller...

Norms matter, only if the norms matter. In today's episode, you'll hear about Marco Polo, how to craft norms, and get a free PDF to download and use throughout the year! When I first started hosting group chats in Marco Polo...

If you are an instructional leader or teacher who is eager to amplify her impact, this workshop series about Marco Polo is a perfect start! In this session, we're learning about how to effectively introduce the app to colleag...