Accelerate Your Performance Podcast

In Accelerate Your Performance, Cultural Transformation, Employee Engagement, Organizational Excellence, Recruit and Retain

Posted December 1, 2025

EP416: The Case for Celebrating Bright Spots

Dr. Janet Pilcher explains how recognizing bright spots creates a powerful loop of purpose and builds the belonging that helps employees know they matter.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Cultural Transformation, Employee Engagement, Organizational Excellence, Recruit and Retain

Posted November 24, 2025

EP415: Keep Your Organizational Flywheel Spinning with Gratitude

Consistent practices keep the organizational flywheel spinning, and one practice is essential, especially during the holidays: gratitude. In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher explains how intentional appreciation connects people back to the core values of purpose and worthwhile work.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Cultural Transformation, Leadership Development, Leadership Fundamentals, Missouri, Podcast, Recruit and Retain

Posted November 17, 2025

EP414: Culture and Strategy Go Hand in Hand

"Culture and strategic improvement—those are inseparable." This is a guiding philosophy of Dr. Jamie Burkhart, Director of Women in Leadership at the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA).

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Continuous Improvement, Leadership Fundamentals, Podcast, Systems Alignment

Posted November 10, 2025

EP413: Achieve Equity Through Systems Alignment

"Education is truly the conduit to freedom." This powerful belief drives Superintendent Dr. Tremayne Clardy of the Verona Area School District.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Employee Engagement, Organizational Excellence, Podcast, Process Improvement

Posted November 3, 2025

EP412: Stop the Blame Cycle: 3 Steps to Process Improvement

Recurring problems demand a shift in focus. In this final rapid-fire episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares three essential steps to move away from blame and toward process improvement.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Cultural Transformation, Engagement, Organizational Excellence, Podcast

Posted October 27, 2025

EP411: Cut Through the Noise: 3 Steps to Build Board and Community Trust

External noise is a constant, yet you can be a source of stability and trust. In this episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher shares three actionable steps educational leaders can take to proactively share their story and build strong allies.

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