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Melissa Clark: Empowering Student Voice
Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast. This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker? A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Imagine a...
Maria Pakalomattom: Learning from Different Industries to Create an Amazing School Experience
Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast. This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker? A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Did you know...
Best Podcasts for School Leaders in the 2019-2020 School Year
I had to write a blog post on this topic. Not just because I have a podcast. And not just because I host the category-defining conversation on leadership and education. I had to write a post on the best podcasts for school leaders because my mission is to help school...
The Power of “Can-If”
Did you know that some scientists suggest there is an evolutionary advantage to optimism? Think about it -- pessimists can really take the wind out of your sails when trying to find solutions to complex problems. It’s as if your newly formed idea or project is a fully...
Staff Appreciation Ideas
My super-power is building community. I help people feel seen and heard. Yes, your people want autonomy and to work on creative projects. They also want to feel connected. They want to know they are a part of something bigger. Culture matters. My friend Jaime says...
Andie Kramer and Al Harris: What to do about Workplace Bias
Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast. This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker? A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Why is career...
Andy Lindsey: Create Your Mobile Office
Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast. This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker? A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. As a school...
Five Ideas Ben Franklin Taught Us on Leadership
Ben Franklin wrote Poor Richard’s Almanack under the pseudonym “Richard Saunders” and from 1733 to 1758 he dispensed useful and timeless wisdom to its readers. Here are five quotes from Poor Richard’s … that are as true today as they were over one hundred years ago....
Amanda Valenzuela: Lead with Courage, Lead with your Voice
Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast. This is a weekly show for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker? A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. What is...
