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.
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 [...]
Superintendent of the Year: Honoring Excellence in Education Leadership
We are proud to share that superintendents from our partner organizations have been named AASA National State Superintendent of the Year. Join us in congratulating these outstanding 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 [...]
EP327: Unleash Potential Through Constructive Feedback
Dr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, wraps up her deep dive into mastering the art of constructive feedback. Joining her on this episode is Jon Malone, the Director [...]
EP301: Develop and Apply Standards of Excellence
In this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance Podcast, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Jon Malone, Regional Director and Chief Executive for the Northwestern Illinois Association, and Alicia [...]
EP300: Recruit and Retain Excellent Teachers
In this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance Podcast, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Matt Renaud and Dr. Kyle Thompson, who both serve as Regional Superintendents for the Regional Offices of [...]
EP127: Vulnerability is at the Heart of Service Excellence
To deliver exceptional service we need to embrace vulnerability and courage. When leaders model this behavior in organizations, employees are encouraged to take risks and know that it's okay to [...]
Cultivating a Culture of Unmistakable Value
How Can Organizations Set Themselves Apart? Effective, transparent leadership combined with a culture that’s focused on purpose is the key to delivering unmistakable value to those you serve. [...]
Customer Rounding to Find Real Solutions
Rounding is so much more than simply communicating with employees. It gives leaders the opportunity to see where gaps exist and make changes to help their organizations run more efficiently. [...]