Dr. Michael Fullan elevates our understanding, truly setting a new bar, relative to the need for deep collaboration in our schools and communities….
Leader Chat: Spirit Work and The Science of Collaboration with Michael Fullan
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Leader Chat: An interview with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
In today’s political environment, there are topics that are understandably challenging to discuss in schools. How do educational leaders engage in and talk about sensitive issues and keep their community together and focused on the needs of students? We are so thankful to have had Beverly Daniel Tatum on our Leader Chat to provide perspective and advice. She has talked and written extensively on the topic, truly an expert….
Leader Chat: How Can Leaders Stay Grounded, Calm, and Content with Mike Scott
Let’s face it, leading school systems is isolating work. The expectations are often unrealistic, and the conditions are clearly becoming more difficult over time. While leaders can’t often publicly state their state of mind or emotional state, take it from us- their lives, hearts, and minds are strained. Something is different though about Mike Scott, superintendent of Hillsboro school district in the Portland metro area….
Leader Chat: Keeping Your Focus While Leading Through Controversy with Sandy Barbour
Recognized as one of the nation’s premier Athletic Directors, Sandy Barbour enters her eighth year as the dynamic leader of the Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics program. With student success and comprehensive excellence as a steadfast focus, Barbour has helped Penn State to ascend and thrive as one of the nation’s most successful athletic departments….
Leader Chat: Student Engagement and Social Mobility with Andy Hargreaves
Jeff Rose and Andy Hargreaves discuss his book Five Paths of Student Engagement and Moving, A Memoir of Education and Social Mobility and all the implications for educational leaders in today’s world. This is a MUST listen….
Leader Chat: Culture and Trust with Dr. Mark Elgart
This episode focuses on leadership, culture, and trust. Dr. Rose sits down with our CEO and President of Cognia, Dr. Mark Elgart. Mark has led our organization since 2002. Cognia now serves as the trusted partner with over 36,000 institutions in 85 countries to advance learning for 25 million students! Based on his vast experience, his insights on leadership and what are the most critical opportunities for school systems are insightful and clear….
Leader Chat: High Conflict with Amanda Ripley
Wait until you hear this Leader Chat. This conversation is as relevant as it gets for today’s educational leaders. This is the most polarizing time in our era and high conflict is seriously dominating our day-to-day narrative. Jeff is constantly looking for guests who can help with challenges the leaders we support are facing, and this podcast hits the nail on the head. Amanda Ripley’s Book, High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out is exactly what we need to read, or in this case hear about….
Leader Chat: The Future of Leading Schools with Dr. Philip Lanoue
Phil Lanoue is an experienced leader with impressive and thoughtful insights into leadership. Dr. Lanoue is the 2015 American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year, and the co-author of three books: Developing the Organizational Culture of the Central Office, The Emerging Work of Today’s Superintendent, and Navigating the Unknown in Education….
Leader Chat: Staying Motivated with Damon West
Overcoming life’s hurdles is relative. If you are challenged leading during these difficult times, this is the Leader Chat for you. Damon West, who once served a sentence in a maximum-security prison, now is a professor, best-selling author, and coveted speaker, joins us. His energy is infectious. Disclaimer: the audio issues at the beginning of the recording do get resolved a few minutes in….
Leader Chat: Blasting Off with a Dose of Jon Gordon
In this inaugural Leader Chat, we are thrilled that the legend, Jon Gordon was able to join us. Dr. Jeff Rose talks with Jon about the challenge of leading with positivity during difficult times, Jon’s passion for supporting educators, and his upcoming visit to Atlanta. Jeff then goes on to describe the “why,” “what,” and ‘how” of our future Leader Chats….