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EP361: Living the Nine Principles: Telling the Stories
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.
EP360: Clarity in Alignment
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.
EP359: Building a Strong Leadership Pipeline
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.
EP358: Learn Fast, Learn Often
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.
The Right Support: How to Retain Employees
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 [...]
EP357: Hardwiring Excellence in Education
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.
EP356: Student-Centered Strategies in Alternative 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.
EP355: Excellence in Operations
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.
EP354: What it Takes to Be a Level 10 Leader
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 [...]
Oxford School District Aligns for District-wide Excellence with Strategic Planning, Scorecards and Collaboration
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 [...]
EP350: Start the School Year with Appreciation
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.
Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Where Continuous Improvement Begins with Leader Empowerment
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 [...]
EP348: Grow Your People
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.
EP347: Lean In, Stay Curious, and Other Leadership Lessons
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.
Rounding for Success: A Superintendent’s Journey from Skepticism to Impact
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.
Case Study: Campbell Union School District — Changing the System to Work for the Student
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 [...]
EP343: Three Ways to Build Remarkable Schools
It may be the start of the summer, but it's prime planning time for educational leaders. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she explores three ways to think about building inspiring workplaces for our staff and inspiring classrooms for our students for the upcoming school year.
Building Trust with the Community Yields High Dividends: Lessons from a Superintendent
Dr. Michael Barnes, Superintendent of Mayfield City Schools in Ohio, shares insights on building trust, redefining success, and implementing innovative education practices for lasting impact at What's Right in Education.
Building the Leadership Muscle to Improve Hiring and Retention
By embracing core processes that consider and address the individual needs of staff, school districts can help alleviate shortages and improve retention. Discover more in Dr. Pat Greco's latest article in the AASA School Administrator Magazine.
EP342: Cascade and Execute Your Strategic Plan
How can school districts effectively cascade, communicate, and execute strategic plans? Superintendent Todd Antony and Principal Jared Schaffner from the School District of Onalaska describe how clarity and alignment in strategic plans fosters engagement across all levels.