Plan for the Unexpected
Use scenario thinking to calm uncertainties and move quickly to action when the unexpected occurs. You can't predict the future, but you can plan for it.
EP201: How to Dodge Those Silver Bullets
Are you trying to find the next silver bullet solution? Or are you focused on evidence-based leadership and improvement practices? Focusing on the next shiny silver bullet will often lead to [...]
EP200: How Leaders Stay Grounded
"Get comfortable being uncomfortable." It's a saying you've likely heard before, and one that today's guest says applies to being a Superintendent. As an educator for 29 years, Deanna (Dede) [...]
Realigning with our Values and Expectations in our “New Normal”
In this roundtable, Leader Coach Dr. Gayle Juneau Butler shares tools, tactics and resources for sustaining your organizational commitments to core values and expectations as we transition to a [...]
Build a Strategic Plan Around Educational Equity
Participating in conversations about equity isn’t enough. School leaders must design a more equitable learning environment starting with the strategic plan.
EP199: Two Tactics to Hardwire for the New School Year
New academic years begin with new faces everywhere you look. Whether people are new to the organization or new to their role, Janet recommends two tactics that build confidence and support [...]
EP198: Even Rockstar Leaders Need Development
Being a Superintendent can bring out the best in people, as well as highlight our most glaring mistakes and blindspots. Today, retired Superintendent, Tim Wyrosdick joins Dr. Janet Pilcher to [...]
How to Reinforce Traditional Values in the ‘New Normal’
An organization's traditional values are core to its culture. As we approach the 'new normal' guide employees by realigning to these values.
EP197: Unlearn to Improve
How can we tackle declining student performance? After over a year of difficult transitions and decisions, Janet shares why we need to rethink and unlearn what schools have done in the past. Most [...]
EP196: Leadership Development is a Lifeline
Leadership development is often viewed as a "nice to have" in organizations. Today's guest, Dr. Pat Greco, shares why leadership development is core to the capacity of the organization and a [...]