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Marcus Campbell: Taking on Dress Code and AP Classes

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. Do you know...

Crafting a meaningful school vision statement

Crafting a meaningful school vision statement

Houston (Middle School), We Have a Problem with Your Vision Statement...School vision statements typically suck.  There, I said it. You knew it.  Your gut has told you that Average Middle School needs a refresh, but how does Average Middle become Exemplary Middle? You...

OKRs: A school leader’s productivity secret weapon

How productive are you? How often do you surprise yourself and defy the odds? When was the last time you accomplished something truly remarkable? OKRs can be your secret weapon to getting more done and creating magic in your organization.  I first learned about OKRs...

Joe Truss: Challenging White Supremacy

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. How can you...

Dr. Joseph Jones & Dr. TJ Vari: Candid and Compassionate Feedback

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. We all know...

A Secret Leadership Tool: The Failure Resume

A Secret Leadership Tool: The Failure Resume

Who's It For? Leaders applying to new positions either now or in the near future Any leader looking to level up Leaders looking for authentic ways to be vulnerable   What it’s for: Be a “Purple Cow” -- learn how to be different and be legendary. Anti-examples are...

Kristie Letter: Embracing Failure via the Conrad Challenge

Kristie Letter: Embracing Failure via the Conrad Challenge

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. Where are you...

Christie Mann: Connect with your Emotions to Improve your Leadership

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. Emotions are...

Dr. Elizabeth Micci: Creativity and Doing School Differently

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. If education...