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Accelerate Your Performance Podcast for Education Leaders

Conversations About Leadership, Strategy, and Continuous Improvement with K-12 and Higher Education Leaders

Each week, Dr. Janet Pilcher, founder and president of Studer Education, provides actionable strategies and tactics to hardwire excellence to improve student outcomes. You’ll also hear directly from coaches and leaders in K-12 and higher education who’ll share how they optimize leadership, accountability, and execution to create long-term, scalable success.

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Pillar 1: Aim High to Achieve Excellence
Pillar 2: Measure What's Important
Pillar 3: Communicate for Alignment
Pillar 4: Recognize the Bright Spots
Pillar 5: Value Employees to Show They Matter
Pillar 6: Exceed Customer Expectations
Pillar 7: Align Goals, Behaviors, and Process
Pillar 8: Develop People to Improve and Perform
Pillar 9: Continuously Improve to Achieve Success

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