Accelerate Your Performance Podcast
A STUDER EDUCATION PODCAST

Accelerate Your Performance is a top-rated weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Janet Pilcher, Managing Director of Studer Education and author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education. Each episode offers practical strategies for education leaders to succeed in student, service, and staff outcomes.

Dr. Pilcher shares leadership practices from the Nine Principles® Framework, collaborating with coaching experts and interviewing successful K12 and higher education leaders to provide real-world insights and actionable advice.

Tune in for weekly episodes to help you excel in your role and achieve organizational excellence. Join us to accelerate your performance and become your best at work!

New name, same podcast. Coming January 2025, the podcast name is changing to "Hardwiring Excellence in Education."

Exciting Update from Host, Dr. Janet Pilcher: New Podcast Name, Continued Commitment to Excellence.

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Starting in January 2025, our podcast, Accelerate Your Performance, will be renamed to Hardwiring Excellence in Education. This change reflects the core purpose behind both our podcast and my book, Hardwiring Excellence in Education. The inspiring stories and insightful interviews that have always been the heart of the podcast are what motivated me to write the book. In the spirit of alignment, we’re changing the name so that education leaders, like you, can find and know that this podcast is for you.

For many years, I’ve been so grateful to spend Mondays with you—whether listening to the stories of educators or sharing thoughts on how to achieve excellence in education. Your support and dedication as listeners mean the world to me. Together, we’ve built a community focused on driving results and making a difference for students, teachers, and leaders. Thank you for being part of this journey.

I can’t wait to continue bringing you these powerful stories of excellence as we transition into this new chapter.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of others!
— Dr. Janet Pilcher

Accelerate Your Performance Podcast

Stories of excellent organizations, ground-breaking leaders and the practices behind their success.

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EP369: Just Start: Driving Change in Education
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EP369: Just Start: Driving Change in Education

What does it mean to "start where you are," and how can leaders leverage a cadre of the willing to drive meaningful change? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Superintendent Julie Giannini-Previde to hear how she’s leading McKinleyville Union School District

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EP368: Alignment and Accountability in Operations
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EP368: Alignment and Accountability in Operations

What does it take to lead a school district through tough facilities challenges? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Coy Sasse, Chief Financial and Operations Officer of Rapid City Area Schools, to hear how he champions a culture of excellence and positive accountability.

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EP364: People-First Leadership in Classrooms and Communities
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EP364: People-First Leadership in Classrooms and Communities

Listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher sits down with Dr. Adam Leckie, Superintendent of Casa Grande Elementary School District, to hear how his district is creating a culture of gratitude by intentionally recognizing and celebrating the hard work of employees. Learn how his people-first leadership approach is creating a ripple effect that impacts the community.

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If you enjoy the podcast, explore Janet’s latest book, Hardwiring Excellence in Education.

Each chapter focuses on the Nine Principles® Framework offering tools and tactics to enhance leadership skills and elevate organizational performance.

LEARN MORE & ORDER BOOK

Each episode of the podcast aligns with the tactics and principles of Hardwiring Excellence in Education.

You can bring these insights to your team by leading a book study with Hardwiring Excellence in Education, joining the mission to create great places to work, learn, and succeed.

Our free, on-demand book study offers valuable tools and resources created by Dr. Pilcher and Studer Education expert leaders. Each chapter in the study includes exclusive interviews with influential education leaders sharing how they’re making a difference in their districts and beyond.

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