Episodes
Oct. 1, 2023
Envisioning Multiple Futures: A Path to Better Decisions, Leadership, and Well-Being
In the complex tapestry of life, where we navigate the realms of leadership and well-being, one principle stands out as a guiding star: "To make better decisions, envision multiple futures." This profound concept, rooted in C...
Oct. 1, 2023
Mark Anthony Gooden & Five Practices for Equity Focused School Leadership
Mark Anthony Gooden is the Christian Johnson Endeavor Professor in Education Leadership and Director of the Endeavor Antiracist & Restorative Leadership Initiative in the Department of Organization and Leadership at Teachers ...
Oct. 1, 2023
Book Interview: “Pencils Down" with Michael Beyer & Nallely Suárez Gass
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking episode as we delve into the pages of "Pencils Down: Career Journeys of Educators Who Left the Profession, and What We Can Learn from the Crises in Education," authored by Michae...
Sept. 17, 2023
Applying Principles to Leadership: “Win Every Argument” (by Mehdi Hasan)
Today we'll be discussing the lessons learned from the book "Win Every Argument" by Mehdi Hasan and how school leaders can apply its principles to support the improvement of their schools.
Sept. 17, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Frederick Buskey
Dr. Frederick Buskey is the founder of Strategic Leadership Consulting where he helps assistant principals spend less time on fires and invest more time with teachers. He is also the host of The Assistant Principal Podcast de...
Sept. 7, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Sara Loretta
Sara Loretta is a founder, workflow strategist, and the 10th Certified Notion Consultant in the US. When she’s not teaching people about building digital workspaces for business globally, she shares advice on how to run freel...
Sept. 3, 2023
Elevating Educational Leadership Through Dale Carnegie's Principles (Part 2)
Elevating Educational Leadership Through Dale Carnegie's Principles (Part 2) Today's podcast episode's title is Elevating Educational Leadership Through Dale Carnegie's Principles (Part 2), and we'll explore how principals ca...
Aug. 28, 2023
Serving Success: Bringing Chick-fil-A's Customer Service Philosophy to School Leadership
Today, we're diving into an innovative approach to school leadership. We'll explore how school principals can adapt Chick-fil-A's renowned customer service philosophy to create a more engaging and supportive educational envir...
Aug. 19, 2023
Elevating Educational Leadership Through Dale Carnegie's Principles
Today, we're diving deep into the profound impact that Dale Carnegie's "Six Ways to Make People Like You" can have on how school principals lead and support their teachers in their quest to reach their fullest potential.
Aug. 13, 2023
Principals and the Principle of "Marginal Gains" and the Art of Achieving Daily 1% Improvements
Today’s episode is titled The Principle of "Marginal Gains" and the Art of Achieving Daily 1% Improvements. I'm thrilled to have you with us today as we delve into a concept that can truly revolutionize the way you lead your ...
Aug. 5, 2023
Emulating Lincoln: 4 Ways School Principals Can Improve Their Game #edchat #edleadership
Today, we delve into the captivating leadership of Abraham Lincoln. We'll explore how his use of empathy, dealing with challenges, working with rivals, and learning from his mistakes can inspire school principals to create a ...
July 28, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Sandy Cristobal
Sandy Cristobal is the assistant principal at Highland School and the Curriculum Coordinator at Downers Grove Grade School District 58
July 28, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Nancy B. Gutierrez
Nancy Gutierrez is a former teacher and principal now serving as the President and CEO of The Leadership Academy. This nonprofit has created a national model for teaching and inspiring leadership at every school system level....
July 28, 2023
The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman and The 8 Forms of Wealth
The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman and The 8 Forms of Wealth
July 24, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr Ana Gil García
Dr. Ana Gil García is a Venezuelan-American citizen, Professor Emerita, esteemed community leader, forerunning advocate for Latino educational leaders, five-time Fulbright US Scholar, and a published author that earned academ...
June 29, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Dennis M. Williams Jr.
Dennis M. Williams Jr. is a high school principal in Horsham, Pa. He has spent 25 years in education, 17 of those as a building-level principal. At the age of 29, he became the first African American male to serve as a buildi...
June 29, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Spring Richardson-Perry
Spring Richardson Perry is a career transition coach and an organizational effectiveness professional. With an unyielding passion for helping individuals and businesses thrive she possesses a unique blend of expertise that em...
June 18, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr. Amy Heineke
Amy J. Heineke, PhD, is Professor of Multilingual Teaching & Learning in the School of Education at Loyola University Chicago. Her research focuses on teacher education for culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms, wi...
June 18, 2023
Lyndon B. Johnson’s Legacy as a School Principal
In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a captivating journey through the untold chapters of Lyndon B. Johnson's life, beyond the realms of his presidency. Inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwin's illuminating book Leadersh...
June 7, 2023
Maslow’s Heart Attack and the Principal's Self Care
How can school principals care for themselves to live a fructiferous life while serving others well? We can learn several lessons from Maslow's heart attack, his Hierarchy of Needs, and the Maslow vs. Bloom dilemma. The episo...
June 7, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Dr Dana Goodier
Dana Goodier is a veteran teacher and current middle school administrator with over 18 years of experience teaching World Languages and English. Building off of her own growth as a teacher, she is dedicated to providing schoo...
June 7, 2023
The Wisdom & Productivity of Alma Solis
Alma Solis is the Principal at Steger Primary Center in School District 194 in South Chicago Heights, IL
May 21, 2023
Wisdom: “Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan” by Daniel Bauer
Lessons from “Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan” by Daniel Bauer As a principal transitioning into a new position, I searched for the literature on entry plans. I learned about “Build L...
May 14, 2023
Lessons from "Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders:" with Adam Parrott-Sheffer
Lessons from "Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders:" with Adam Parrott-Sheffer As a principal transitioning into a new position, I searched for the literature on entry plans and discovered "Entry Planning for Equity-Focu...