Accelerate Your Performance Podcast

In Accelerate Your Performance, Illinois, Leadership Development, Leadership Fundamentals, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Systems Alignment

Posted June 16, 2025

EP393: Empowered Leaders and Aligned Values

What inspires the Glencoe School District to keep working toward excellence every day? For Superintendent Dr. Catherine Wang, it all comes back to the students.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Illinois, Leadership Development, Leadership Fundamentals, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Systems Alignment

Posted June 9, 2025

EP392: The Relentless Pursuit of Consistent Growth

How does a high-achieving district continue to elevate its performance? According to Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent of Winnetka Public Schools, the answer lies with leaders who never stop learning and who embrace simplicity in their strategic approach.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Continuous Improvement, Nine Principles Framework, Oregon, Organizational Excellence, Organizational Transformation, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Systems Alignment

Posted June 2, 2025

EP391: Remember Your Why: From Struggle to Purpose

Behind every educator is a driving purpose. For Jill Robinson-Wolgamott, Director of Teaching and Learning for K-5 in Bethel School District, that "why" is a powerful story of overcoming obstacles and dedicating her career to literacy education.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Continuous Improvement, Idaho, Organizational Transformation, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Service Excellence, Systems Alignment

Posted May 19, 2025

EP390: Convert Surveys to Solutions

What happens when you truly listen to your people? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher and Superintendent Dr. Derek Bub as they explore the impact of collaboration in defining service excellence.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Change Management and Leadership, Evidence-Based Leadership, Leadership Fundamentals, Organizational Excellence, Podcast, Service Excellence, Strategy and Innovation

Posted May 12, 2025

EP389: Lead Like a Startup

What does it take for educational leaders to lead like a startup, and why should they embrace this mentality? Dr. Janet Pilcher explores this question by comparing startup and legacy mentalities.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Florida, Measurement and Analysis, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Process Improvement, Systems Alignment

Posted May 5, 2025

EP388: Measure Impact to Guide Improvement

In Martin County School District, if it's important enough to measure, it's important enough to improve. Join Superintendent Michael Maine as he sits down with Dr. Janet Pilcher to discuss his data-driven approach to continuous improvement.

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