In part 2 of the series, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes back Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent of Hemet Unified School District, to dig into the impact of daily leadership huddles.

Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she kicks off a new series that empowers leaders to become great coaches of their teams. In this short solo episode, Janet highlights four key focus areas for driving peak organizational performance in 2025.

Consistent communication and connections with employees through leader huddles and rounding increase employee engagement and keep teams focused on goals.

Using key words at key times empowers education leaders to communicate with purpose, creating clarity and building trust within their teams and communities. By intentionally crafting messages, leaders can break down barriers, reduce misunderstandings, and drive meaningful action toward shared goals.

Are you attending What’s Right in Education? Listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher previews Studer Education’s thirteenth annual K12 leadership conference, where leaders will gather to share impact stories and demonstrate how they apply the Nine Principles® Framework daily.

To build excitement for the upcoming What's Right in Education conference in Colorado, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Superintendent Mike Crawford from nearby Mapleton Public Schools to talk about his continuous improvement journey.

Developing skilled leaders is a top priority at Manitou Springs School District 14. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she speaks with Superintendent Sean Dorsey about his dedication to building a robust leadership pipeline.

What's better than "failing fast and failing often"? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she explores how reframing this phrase with positive language shifts the focus from failure to growth—exactly where it belongs in education.

It's crucial for leaders to build strong relationships with their employees through genuine communication, tailored support, and consistent feedback. By understanding and addressing each employee’s performance level, leaders can foster trust, boost retention, and improve overall organizational [...]

Hardwiring systems is non-negotiable. If we want to take calculated risks, we need stable foundations and reliable processes to weather disruptions. Listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher defines what it means to hardwire excellence in education.

What would a school look like if all faculty and support staff regularly met to discuss student successes and challenges? It would look exactly like Mountainside Success Academy in El Dorado County Office of Education.

How can you create departments that people want to work in? Amy Andersen and Meghan McAndrews, both operational leaders in El Dorado County Office of Education, join Dr. Janet Pilcher to share about their improvement work in human resources and transportation.

Throughout the summer, Dr. Janet Pilcher has had the privilege of interviewing exceptional leaders and teachers from educational organizations across the country. Join her as she reflects on how these individuals demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence through their relentless focus on [...]

Explore how the Oxford School District successfully aligned all schools with a system of collaboration. The district's strategic focus on continuous improvement began by working with Studer Education to build a unified, excellence-driven system. Oxford's strategic planning, scorecards, and [...]

Can you believe we've reached episode 350? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher in celebrating this milestone as she expresses her heartfelt gratitude to you. And be inspired as she shares her own note of appreciation for you.

Explore this case study to see how the Campbell Union School District confronted challenges head-on by developing and empowering leaders to collaborate amidst district disruptions. Learn about the continuous improvement tools they used for intentional collaboration and strategic leadership [...]

How do leaders stay true to their values during challenging times? And how do they respond to critical incidents and make tough decisions? Listen and learn with Dr. Janet Pilcher and Dr. Pat Greco as they continue their reflection conversation from last week and answer these questions and more.

What is impactful leadership? According to Dr. Janet Pilcher and returning guest, Dr. Pat Greco, it's all about making a difference, having a clear purpose, and creating meaningful and positive experiences for those they lead and serve.

Dave Kline, Superintendent of the Colton School District in Oregon, shares an inspiring journey from skepticism to success with the implementation of rounding as a strategic leadership tool. Initially cautious, Kline embraced rounding, recognizing its transformative power beyond routine check-ins.

Campbell Union School District’s leaders and teachers were seeing a significant increase in the number of younger students showing up to school with a lack of school readiness skills. This caused disruptions to the classroom and teachers and staff felt underprepared to address these new [...]