Season 1
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. 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 ...
Oct. 1, 2025
We’ve Got Your Back (Prove It) with Kim Gameroz
When educators know someone truly has their back, burnout doesn’t stand a chance. Real clarity comes from aligning systems and people so everyone is equipped, empowered, and moving in the same direction. Together with Kim Gam...
Sept. 28, 2025
When Teams Fall into "The Enemy is Out There"
“The problem isn’t us, it’s them.” Sound familiar? Teams often slip into what Peter Senge calls “The Enemy is Out There” —that sneaky mindset where blame gets pushed outward instead of clarity being built inward. In this epis...
Sept. 22, 2025
Better Data Meetings TOMORROW
“I’m dreading this data meeting…” If you’ve ever thought that—or heard it from your team—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’ll bring clarity to the simple moves that turn data meetings from dreaded time-suckers into purpose...
Sept. 18, 2025
130. The Clarity Cycle Meets the System of Profound Knowledge with Dr. Doug Stilwell
Schools don’t fail because people don’t care—they struggle because the system isn’t clear. In this episode, I’ll talk with Doug Stilwell about how the System of Profound Knowledge connects with the Clarity Cycle to help leade...
Sept. 18, 2025
Kindness: The Antidote to Burnout with Dr. Christ Culver
Stress and burnout don’t have to define your leadership. In this episode, I’ll talk with Dr. Chris Culver about how clarity of identity and the practice of kindness can shift the way we lead ourselves and our teams. Dr. Chris...
Sept. 3, 2025
128. Stop Multifocusing: How to Make Meetings worth the Time
Everyone can multitask, but no one can multifocus—and that truth shows up loud and clear in team meetings. In this episode, I’ll bring clarity to why meetings often feel pointless and what leaders can do to change it. Check o...
Aug. 27, 2025
127. The Road to Awesome: Creating an Effective Leadership Team with Dr. Darrin Peppard
What if your leadership team wasn't just a group of people, but a true catalyst for change? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Darrin Peppard, a best-selling author and leadership coach , who is here to help leaders gain clar...
Aug. 18, 2025
126. Overwhelm Is Lying to You: How to Gain Clarity in the Midst of the Lies
We’ve all been there — the season where everything piles on and “overwhelmed” feels like the only word that fits. In this episode, I’ll share a simple but powerful reframing strategy I learned from a speaking coach, Gina Rapa...