Episodes

Stop fighting the 20% staff resistance. In this episode, we'll break down practical strategies like "Listening Tours" and the "Skill/Will matrix" to shift initiatives from leadership's project to the teachers' mission. Your t...

This is the first episode of the "Leading Instructional Change" series! In this first episode, we're gaining clarity on how to bridge the "knowing-doing" gap. The challenge is not knowing the focus. Chances are, you know ex...

**Overlooked.** Why is small-group instruction prioritized in reading but often ignored in math? Join Marcy Bernethy, author of Small Groups Big Impact , as she shares her personal experience with math anxiety and reveals the...

Is your professional learning truly serving your school leaders? Join Al Neppl as he shares how the School Administrators of Iowa designs their Annual Conference to tackle the most critical challenges facing today's principal...

Does it feel like there are never enough hours in the day to lead effectively? Barb Flowers, Founder of Barb Flowers Coaching and Consultant, will share practical, system-based strategies for time management. Learn the power ...

**Sustain.** Are you struggling to maintain energy and connection in your leadership role? Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, School Principal and President of MAESP will dive into the vital connection between relational intelligence and...

Do you ever worry about hiring someone who is better at the job than you are? Join Kevin Stewart, VP of Innovative Schools Summits, as he talks about why that feeling needs to stop! He’ll share his best tips on how to build a...

"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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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?" ...

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...

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 ...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...