Accelerate Your Performance Podcast

In Accelerate Your Performance, Cultural Transformation, Employee Engagement, Organizational Transformation, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Recruit and Retain, South Dakota

Posted July 7, 2025

EP396: Elevate School Culture Through Appreciation

Principal Jeannie Clark and second-grade teacher Ms. Laressa Finney share how Francis Case Elementary is taking gratitude to the next level.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Continuous Improvement, Leadership Fundamentals, Podcast, Strategy and Innovation

Posted June 30, 2025

EP395: Imperfect Leaders, Powerful Lessons

It's one thing to acknowledge outcomes that miss the mark; it's quite another to intentionally transform them into rich learning opportunities. Listen as Dr. Peter Stiepleman, leadership coach and retired superintendent, shares with Dr. Janet Pilcher the foundational principle of his podcast: the importance of reflective practice.

By Studer Education

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

Posted June 23, 2025

EP394: Strengthen Your District with Rounding and Recognition

What if two simple practices could significantly improve your district's culture? Tune in as Superintendent Kevin Case of Douglas School District joins Dr. Janet Pilcher to discuss the impact of intentional rounding and heartfelt recognition.

By Studer Education

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.

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