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Follow your passion to do your best work with Jeffrey Bradbury 0

Aug 2, 2017

Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today. He is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Microsoft Surface Expert, Evernote Community Leader, speaker, writer, podcaster, broadcaster, consultant, and educational media specialist. He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey.

In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of top 50 educators using social media at the first ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. In both 2015 (#4) and 2016 (#9), Jeff was globally recognized as one a Top Influencer in EdTech and ELearning by Onalytica. Jeff has Keynoted for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference, EdTechNJ, and most recently at Columbia University’s Teacher College and Podcast Mid-Atlantic.

For the last 5 years, the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network, a Top 50 EdTech blog (Teach.com) and a 2015 Must-Read K-12 I.T. Blog (EdTech.com), has served educational conventions worldwide by providing on site live broadcasting to thousands of educators each week. Jeff is the host of the TeacherCast Podcast, Educational Podcasting Today and the TechEducator Podcast. Outside of TeacherCast, Jeff also hosts and produces podcasts for the New Jersey Education Association and Morgan’s Fund and is one of the new hosts of the ASCD Podcast featured soon on the BAM! Radio Network.

Jeffrey Bradbury Show Highlights

How being a tech coach is like being a conductor
Follow your passion to do your best work
Content that connects
How building a platform adds value to your local school community
Lead by example leadership philosophy
Don’t over do it … especially when you’re the conductor and don’t make sound
Ask questions to build relationships
What EdCamps are
Why we need more CTE classes in school
The beauty of Beethoven’s 9th

Jeffrey Bradbury Resources

Jeff’s website

Jeff’s TEDTalk

Ben Zander’s TEDTalk

The art of possibility

Beethoven’s 9th

Beethoven’s 5th

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CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

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We are here to work together with Todd Nesloney 0

Jul 26, 2017

Todd Nesloney is the Principal of Webb Elementary in Navasota, TX. He is the 2015 Bammy Award Recipient for Elementary Principal and the 2014 Classroom Teacher of the Year, the TCEA Teacher of the Year, a White House Champion of Change, a National School Board Association “20 to Watch”, and Center for Digital Education “Top 40 Innovators in Education”. Todd is also the co-author of the hit book “Kids Deserve It!”

Todd Nesloney Show Highlights

How church camp led to a profession in education
I’m looking to do what is best for kids
How to surround yourself with the best people possible
If you ask your kids what they learned today, you better be learning as well!
Use social media to share your ideas and build platforms
What to learn from epic failures on social media
You can even learn from negative people
Stop by and say “Hi” to all teachers in the morning
Check out the Ron Clark Academy
Building relationships is THE most important aspect of the job
Hurting people, hurt others
Do you take away wonder and excitement from your students?
Don’t focus too much on the scores

Todd Nesloney Resources

Todd’s blog

Kids Deserve It Website

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CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

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BONUS: Introducing Dads as Principals 0

Jul 19, 2017

This is a special bonus episode.

I met some amazing men at the National Principals' Conference in Philly this July (2017).

A movement was born ... Dads as Principals.

Follow them on Twitter here and enjoy the show.

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

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BONUS: Highlights from the 2017 Principals' Conference 0

Jul 19, 2017

This is a BONUS episode. I talked to a variety of awesome individuals to catch their key takeaways and summary of the conference.

Special thanks to the following guests:

Dan Butler

Erik Francis

Hamish Brewer

James Santana

Jason Dropik

Jay Anderson

Jen Thomas

Jimmy Casas

Julie Gross

Ryan McCoy

… and Jethro Jones

Jethro and I talk about the 2017 Transformative Leadership Summit. You can join for FREE here.

Or you can get ACCESS to all the content RIGHT NOW by investing here.

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Create winning cultures

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BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH

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SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW

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Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn

SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

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Becoming the new boss 0

Jul 19, 2017

Naphtali Hoff, PsyD, is an accomplished executive coach, organizational consultant, and sought after trainer and lecturer. He completed his doctorate in human and organizational psychology, which analyzes successful individual or organizational change and development, and holds two master’s degrees in education and educational leadership, respectively. Naphtali’s practical, action-oriented approach has endeared him to his many clients. His personal experience in the leadership field allows him to understand leaders’ needs and craft solutions to help them optimize their performance and success.

Naphtali Hoff Show Highlights

How school leaders can motivate their staff
Tactics to communicate value and respect in teacher debrief conversations
Leadership can be tested in a vacuum, but can’t flourish
It’s okay to be an introverted leader
Make your leadership participatory
A beautiful bottom-up buy-in story of starting PBIS at a school
The importance of bonding and learning from your predecessor if possible
Manage change carefully with foundational openness
Listen and get feedback (then go deeper and get more)
Criticism means you are doing work that matters
Work life balance and it’s importance to your sustainability

Resources

Becoming the New Boss

Impactful Coaching website

Naphtali on Twitter

Becoming the New Boss on GoodReads

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SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW

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Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn

SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.
SSV is also giving away the Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas for 2017. Download the guide here.

Download this Episode

Do you understand the value of others? 0

Jul 12, 2017

Mr Corey M. Christman serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Vethos, LLC - a Human Capital Leadership and executive strategy firm. He’s a retired Supervisory Special Agent, United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations and a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Since retiring in 2012, he’s worked within the veteran advocacy space and is currently partnered with several key leaders to raise awareness for mental/behavioral health for first responders – nationwide.

He’s a professionally trained winemaker, he works within the Finger Lakes wine region of New York State and he will be launching his own veteran/first responder focused wine label in 2017.

He’s the recipient of numerous awards for leadership, human resource management and innovation. In 2017, he completed the Executive Leadership Program, Cornell University, and he holds an MBA in entrepreneurship and BA in Criminal Justice.

Corey Christman Show Highlights:

The story of starting a wine label
How winemaking taught him humility
The wine you love might not be the wine your customers love
The story of starting Vethos
Do you understand the value of others?
How to give your heart as a leader
The predictive index personality assessment and how it can save schools / districts money
Perception management vs actual leadership
We don’t delegate accountability; we delegate responsibility
Lead with your heart, not your mind

Corey Christman Resources:

American Generalshipby Edgar Puryear

Corey’s website

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

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BONUS: A look inside the Mastermind Part 3 0

Jul 5, 2017

This is a special BONUS episode celebrating 100 episodes released by Better Leaders Better Schools.

In this show, Danny pulls the curtain back to give an inside look into one of his leadership masterminds.

The Mastermind is now open. Click the link below to join ...

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

Download this Episode

BONUS: A look inside the Mastermind Part 2 0

Jul 5, 2017

This is a special BONUS episode celebrating 100 episodes released by Better Leaders Better Schools.

In this show, Danny pulls the curtain back to give an inside look into one of his leadership masterminds.

The Mastermind is now open. Click the link below to join ...

Join my hybrid group coaching

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Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444

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Create Winning Cultures | Focus on the Essential | Lead with Courage & Integrity

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SHOW SPONSORS:

CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

Download this Episode

BONUS: A look inside the Mastermind Part 1 0

Jul 5, 2017

This is a special BONUS episode celebrating 100 episodes released by Better Leaders Better Schools.

In this show, Danny pulls the curtain back to give an inside look into one of his leadership masterminds.

The Mastermind is now open. Click the link below to join ...

Join my hybrid group coaching

& leadership development community

Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444

Click Here to Join the Mastermind

Create Winning Cultures | Focus on the Essential | Lead with Courage & Integrity

BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH

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CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

Download this Episode

Tell them I'm going all in 0

Jul 5, 2017

We did it! This is Episode #100 of the top ranked school leadership podcast in iTunes, Better Leaders Better Schools. Since launching in Sept. 2015, we eclipsed 100,000 downloads in June of 2017. And none of this could have been done with YOU, our incredible listener of the show.

THANK YOU!!!

In this episode, Danny “Sunshine” Bauer takes the opportunity to reintroduce himself to his audience, reflect on where the show has been, and where the show is going. Keep listening for celebratory messages from past guests who each share 1 tip to help the Better Leader Listener.

Show Highlights:

Fun Facts about Danny
His Hobbies
Danny’s Top 10 (Really 12) Leadership Books
The Vision of BLBS
The History of the Show
Motivational Quotes
What the Heck is a Mastermind (And Why You Should Join Today)

Danny’s Top 10 (Really 12) Leadership Books

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CSC Consulting Group: Catalyzing Sustainable Change

Our mission is to support people in education and nonprofit organizations to improve processes and enhance the performance of their organizations.
Our venture is a social enterprise and their vision is to catalyze sustainable change in our society one organization at a time
Our home city is Chicago but their work can be done anywhere in the nation and they are actively looking for clients elsewhere
Our current portfolio includes individual schools, nonprofit organizations, small and large districts and urban school systems
Our team represents and shares a stake with the populations we serve
We are strategic thought partners to leaders of public sector organizations
We ideates, builds and maintains easy-to-understand data tools using the latest analytics technology

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Hassle free fundraising for schools 0

Jun 28, 2017

Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the corporate world to work at both Abbott Laboratories and Valassis. While a top performer for both companies, his long term desire was to start a business and be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has broughtMatt's company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Today, School Spirit Vending's Hassle-Free fundraising program is helping schools in 40+ states raise money in it's own unique way.

Matt originally appeared on Episode 005 of the show.

Matt Miller Show Highlights

How SSV helps schools fundraise hassle-free
Custom stickers can generate easy cash for your school - and all you have to do is cash a check
Funny money is hot right now
Off-site culture building with SSV
Tradition isn’t a good reason to do something
SSV value: Family is foundational. Teaching multigenerational entrepreneurship.
SSV value: Networking and relationships
How comics inspired Matt to read
A crazy idea that led to a comic
Failure is the best teacher

Matt Miller Resources

How to win friends and influence people

Contact Matt:

schoolspiritvending.com

Become a franchisee

Follow on Twitter

Get Comics: Marlin and Percy Comics “apepower” for 50% off

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SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.

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Connect at the head and the heart with William Parker 0

Jun 21, 2017

Will Parker is principal of Skiatook High School, just north of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a high school teacher, he taught Language Arts, creative writing, and Advanced Placement English.

As principal of a Title I school, his school’s innovative approaches to collaboration, remediation and mentoring have resulted in marked improvements in student performance. He is regularly asked to speak to principal associations, school leadership conferences, and graduate classes on effective leadership practices, organizational behavior, and digital tools for enhancing school communication.

His first book, Principal Matters: The Motivation, Courage, and Action needed for School Leaders was released in 2014. He hosts a weekly podcast and blogs at his website williamdparker.com.

William Parker Show Highlights

How to deliver value at a conference
Connect at the head and the heart
Power of masterminds
Set goals, think, and pray
Is education a calling for you?
The phrase you should use greeting kids every day
Will’s struggle moving from teaching to admin
No one is too old for accountability
Don’t let the urgent kill the important
The folder on the corner of his desk ...

William Parker Resources

William’s website (sign up for his newsletter to get access to his 8 hats resource for school leaders)

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SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.

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7 keys to a positive learning environment with Tom Hierck 0

Jun 14, 2017

Better Leaders Better Schools guest Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director have provided a unique context for his education philosophy.

Tom Hierck was originally on my show in EP 056

Tom Hierck Show Highlights:

I wish I always got it right, but I didn’t.
Speaking to the essence of positive learning environment
The start of the day is our one chance to win
Focus on students and make school the best 6 hours of their day
Create an elevating culture
Standing meetings sharing the good news
Kids first agendas
How writing a solo book is challenging
Teacher presence
The difference between expectations and rules
How to inspire hope for a new school year
The most amazing feedback activity for teachers to give students
Do we turn to each other or against each other?

Tom Hierck Resources

Tom’s book: 7 keys to a positive learning environment in your classroom

Pyramid of behavior interventions

Starting a movement

Connect with Tom on Twitter

Actionable Step

Move from direct, to correct, to connect.

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SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING

Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check
Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling
Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.

Download this Episode

Cant couldn't do it and could did it all with Aaron Walker 0

Jun 7, 2017

Aaron Walker has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them.

Aaron was first featured on Episode 012 of the podcast.

Aaron Walker Show Highlights

The book that is his baby
Why you need to sell hope as a leader
The importance of delayed gratification
Live like no-one else today, so you can live like no-one else later
The power of trusted advisors and masterminds
You only have one lens … surround yourself with trusted advisors to get the truth
The enemy of excellence is isolation
Can’t couldn’t do it, and could did it all
The difference between givers and takers
How to be other-focused
Quit taking no as an answer
The keys to success and significance
Gratitude Day
How to change your attitude and mindset

Aaron Walker Resources

View from the Top book

How to win friends and influence people

Essentialism

12 Week year

Bible

View from the top book list

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What do I want

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Answering the question, "Why school?" with David Allyn 0

May 31, 2017

David brings to Oliver over 15 years of experience working in the field of educational access for high-achieving students. He previously served as Director of Education at NJ SEEDS, where he oversaw programs serving 750 students. He is the author of four books and dozens of articles and has taught at Princeton University and has served as a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University. David holds a B.A. from Brown University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. His daughter Jordan is a graduate of Packer Collegiate. He has spoken at many national conferences, including the annual meeting of The College Board Forum, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), The National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA), and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC). He serves on the board of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and is currently a visiting scholar at The New School. Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving African-American and Latino students from underserved NYC communities for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges.

David Allyn Show Highlights:

A career in opportunity
How an independent school experience in DC shaped his view of diversity and access
How a sexual revolution led to a career in educational access
How Ted Sizer influenced David’s view of leadership and a “generosity of spirit”
With a new, fresh, and excited outlook and changing things hurt his leadership experience
What are your key priorities?
The power of a listening tour
Non-profit fundraising is all in the details
How college admissions impacts the structure of school
Why School? Why am I doing what I am doing?
Students should grapple with what their education means to them

David Allyn Resources

Quiet by Susan Cain

Finite and infinite games by James Carse

The path with heart by Jack Kornfield

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Leading for long-term change with Colin Hogan 0

May 24, 2017

Colin Hogan is Head of School at Learning Community Charter School. From 2010-2013 he was the Social Studies Coordinator for the Highland Park School District. He taught 6th grade history in Highland Park from 2004-2010. Prior to coming to Highland Park Mr. Hogan taught at Princeton Charter School. Mr. Hogan began his career in education in 1999 teaching at the Academy of Communications and Technology and at the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago. He has won numerous awards for teaching and was recognized as New Jersey History Teacher of the Year in 2013. Before becoming a teacher he worked as a community organizer in both Israel and New York City. Mr. Hogan earned his Bachelor of Arts in History at Indiana University, pursued graduate studies in Early Adolescent Education at Bank Street College of Education, and at the NJExcel program. Mr. Hogan currently serves as President of the Kean University Diversity Council the state's premier prejudice reduction and Holocaust education consortium for NJ schools.

Show Highlights:

Giving everyone a seat at the table
The power of student focus groups
Why Michelle Obama didn’t give Colin a job
How to make a difference through social justice
What a school that runs a post-office and has a therapy dog operates
An amazing 8th grade activity to push kids outside the “bubble”
Leadership is lonely
Put your invisible megaphone away
How the mastermind has helped his school leadership
Leading for long-term change
Why you should avoid saying “from now on …”

Resources

Start where you are, but don’t stay there

Rac(e)ing to classboth by Dr. H Richard Milner IV

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The time will never be just right with Kyle Borel 0

May 17, 2017

Kyle Borel is the principal at a charter school in Austin, Texas. Her school currently serves 600 students in grades PreK-8. Kyle received her bachelors degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson (go Wildcats!) then her Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at Tyler. She started out her career in education as a 4-5th grade science teacher, then spent two years as an assistant principal before moving into the role of campus principal. She's currently in her 5th year as a campus principal. Her favorite part of her job is greeting her students as they arrive to school each day and spending time in classrooms.

Show Highlights:

Where Kyle’s "I’ll figure out how to make it happen” attitude originated
How entering school leadership in an unconventional way helped her develop leadership chops
It’s better to make a wrong decision than to not make a decision at all
Relationships are key and starting at a new school is hard work
Power of leading with vulnerability
What Kyle’s Miracle Morning looks like
Success comes from integrity and caring for other people
How Kyle infuses pictures with staff meetings and Do Now-s
The time will never be right

Kyle Borel Resources

Miracle morning by Hal Elrod

Search inside yourself by Chade-Meng Tan

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Kyle on Twitter

Kyle on Insta

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Everyday every way I get better and better with David Beard 0

May 10, 2017

David is in his third year as a middle school assistant principal for the Solanco School District just outside Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is currently part of the PA ASCD emerging leaders program. Prior to his current position, he taught middle school physical education and coached in Maryland. He and his wife, Amy, have twin boys that will soon be 5 and a little girl that just turned 3.

David Beard Show Highlights

How wrestling started his career in education
Why young teachers are impressive
Growth matters … and why stories of overcoming are so powerful
Get in the trenches with people
Why you should make people around you better than you are
The definition of great
I am better for my mistakes
The process doesn’t stop … success is a journey
Listening to podcasts helps him "get out of his head"
The powerful affirmations David says to his kids every night
Why masterminds are awesome

David Beard Resources

How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie

Think & grow rich by Napoleon Hill

Who moved my cheese by Spencer Johnson

Article mentioned on the show (Buffet, Gates, Oprah)

Over the top by Zig Ziglar

David on Twitter

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Barking up the wrong tree with Eric Barker 0

May 3, 2017

Eric Barker’s humorous, practical blog, Barking Up the Wrong Tree, presents science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life. Over 290,000 people subscribe to his weekly newsletter and his content is syndicated by Time Magazine, The Week, and Business Insider. He has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic Monthly, and the Financial Times. With a writing career spanning over 20 years, Eric is also a sought-after speaker and interview subject, and has been invited to speak at MIT, Yale, West Point, the University of Pennsylvania, NPR affiliates, and on morning television. His first book, Barking Up The Wrong Tree, will be released by HarperCollins on May 16th.

"The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed” - William Gibson

Eric Barker Show Highlights

Why extroverts aren’t better leaders
How a focus on research with a touch of warmth and emotion amplified his influence
Technology is a tool
5 questions that will make you emotionally strong
The benefits of meditation
How Stoicism can help you make better choices
Do you think enough about your thoughts? You can change those!
Why you should frame challenges as a game
The story of starting Barking Up the Wrong Tree
Are the maxims we here even true (e.g. nice guys finish last)
Filtered vs unfiltered leaders
Gratitude will make you awesome at life

Eric Barker Resources

Eric’s blog

Barking up the wrong tree (the book)

5 questions that will make you emotionally strong

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Attitude of gratitude hacks with Danny "Sunshine" Bauer 0

Apr 26, 2017

In today’s show, Danny “Sunshine” Bauer, host of Better Leaders Better Schools shares some of attitude of gratitude hacks with the listeners. These are tips and tricks to develop a more positive mindset and outlook which the listener can implement today.

Show Highlights:

What is the "Awesome Jar” and how to make one
Why you should start journaling today
How to complete a 5 minute journal
Practicing "Loving kindness” meditation
20+ ways to appreciate staff
The “Daily Practice”
“Secret System” of How to Achieve More in 12 Weeks Than Most People Do in an Entire Year
The power of masterminds

Show Resources:

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Who have you helped be better today with Jethro Jones 0

Apr 19, 2017

Jethro Jones is the host of the Transformative Principal podcast, founder of the Transformative Leadership Summit, and Principal of Kodiak Middle School.

Jethro Jones Show Notes

How Jethro defines the “School experience.”
34 initiatives in 3 years ...
Great Question >>> From the Teacher experience what do we want to Start? Stop? Continue?
4 areas of the school experience.
What he’s most proud of & what he wished he accomplished at Kodiak Middle
Relationships are most important to your school success.

Jethro Jones Resources

Transformative Principal

Jethro’s Ideal Week Resource

Transformative Leadership Summit

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss

Jethro on Twitter

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Playing in the deep end of the pool with Jennifer Abrams 0

Apr 12, 2017

Jennifer considers herself a “voice coach,” helping others learn how to best use their voices – be it collaborating on a team, presenting in front of an audience, coaching a colleague, supervising an employee.

Jennifer has been recognized as one of “18 Women All K-12 Educators Need to Know” by Education Week’s “Finding Common Ground” blog, and the International Academy of Educational Entrepreneurship’s 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year.

Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs

Jennifer Abrams initially was my guest on EP036

Jennifer Abrams Show Highlights:

How schools encourage "get out" thinking and acting?
How to make different choices in their work
What the shift from teaching to leading in school requires
Why pushing and wanting to be fixed is the problem
Here is how to grow adults
Playing in the deep end of the pool
What is collective efficacy?
What the Ministry of Education learned from talking to their principals
Jennifer’s process for writing
Why "slowing down” and "don’t push” is unhelpful

Jennifer Abrams's Resources:

Jennifer’s website (and get the newsletter)

Farnam Street Blog

Shane Parrish Conference?

Tell me so I can hear you (book)

How the way we talk can change the way we work

Global dexterity

Hard conversations unpacked

Contact

Twitter

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You are welcome here with AJ DeLeón 0

Apr 5, 2017

Adrian J. (AJ) DeLeón is a first-generation college graduate whose passion to achieve equity and excellence for students has guided his professional career. In his work, AJ is always willing to learn new tactics and work with others to design creative solutions to the challenges they face. His work has proven to him that by investing in people and promoting new ideas in organizations, sustainable social change will occur.

After serving in several strategic roles at the district level of Chicago Public Schools -- including project manager, where he helped define the key performance indicators of the departments that encompassed the office that supports college readiness in the district -- AJ decided to become an EP Fellow. He wanted to combine his skills in teaching, data analysis, staff development, change management, and strategic planning to accelerate student achievement.

AJ currently advises a range of leaders from principals, nonprofit and school systems' leaders, to his own organization’s CEO in his current position as the Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer with the CSC Consulting Group.

AJDeLeón Show Highlights

What does contrast really mean?
Where AJ developed his natural curiosity.
How to become an Activator of Change.
Don’t just sit at the table & join the convo … change the seating arrangement.
AJ’s love for developing people & how admiration motivates people.
Why you should “feel the wrath” of asking the question no one wants to ask.
The problem without being fully authentic.
Tactics for becoming authentic.
Know yourself & invite others into the process.
The story of starting the CSC Consulting Group

AJDeLeón Resources

CSC Consulting Group website

What got you here won’t get you there by Marshall Goldsmith

AJ on Twitter

312-857-6727

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We meet the needs of all students with Allen Pratt 0

Mar 29, 2017

Dr. Allen Pratt has served as a high school science teacher and coach, a high school principal, assistant superintendent/curriculum director, executive director of the Tennessee Rural Education Association, executive director of the East Tennessee Center of Regional Excellence for the Tennessee Department of Education, and rural outreach liaison for Lincoln Memorial University. His primary interests are those issues which impact rural schools and the role of instructional leaders at the district and building levels. He is also involved at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Education and Educational Leadership.

Show Highlights

What Allen learned about PLCs in a rural area through his dissertation
What Teddy Roosevelt teaches us about servant leadership
The biggest challenges rural schools face
Develop people based on strengths and diversity
Pick the underdog and watch him grow
Hard copy and computer everything
Systems help you succeed
Slow down. Schools don’t change in 6 weeks.
Do we have a MS / HS program aligned to the workforce?

Resources

School culture rewired by Steven Gruenert and Todd Whitaker

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Lead change with the power of simple with Kyle Wagner 0

Mar 22, 2017

Kyle Wagner is the founder and lead consultant for Transform Educational Consulting, an organization that empowers school leaders to lead change and improve student learning through simple, innovative strategies and teaming structures. He is also the former Coordinator of Futures Academy at the International School of Beijing, a program that uses interdisciplinary project- based learning to connect students to their passions and the world outside of school. His book "The Power of SIMPLE" documents this experience and helps provide simple, research- based strategies for school transformation. Kyle is also a former educator at High Tech High, the school featured on the hit documentary “Most Likely to Succeed.” He holds a M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a thesis that focuses on developing democratic classrooms and distributed leadership models. When not writing or teaching, he is performing with his original band, participating in karaoke contests and traveling the world with his partner. He currently resides in San Diego, California where he spends time developing schools of the future while helping other school leaders build theirs.

Kyle Wagner Show Highlights

Which super-hero would play Kyle in real life.
The “explore-possibilities" style of leadership
Leadership needs to be personalized
Great questions are connected to people’s most desired outcomes
How to meet people where they’re at to lead effectively
What Kyle learned from leaving an incredible job at High Tech High to jump into the unknown in China
The paradox and freedom from removing yourself from everyone you know
Smaller system = greater innovation
Designing a mission that is authentic
Don’t post your mission; show your mission (when it’s played out)
Leadership is taking people from where they are at and taking them one step further

Kyle Wagner Resources

Kyle on Twitter

Kyle’s website

The power of simple by Kyle Wagner

Brett Wagner’s band: Emersen

Adaptive school trainings

Made to stick by The Heath brothers

Xlr8 by John Kotter

Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros

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