Soledad O'Brien is an award winning journalist with a reputation for being tough, fair, and factual. So it was no surprise when she candidly talked about politics, truthful reporting, the changing culture of "truth," and why some of this "political correctness" has been helpful in changing the tide of inappropriate behavior.We also get into what ro…

Episode 5: Empowering and Developing Team MembersIn this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler discuss how leaders empower and develop team members, the role of coaching and mentorship, and strategies to support the growth of team members.By Don Wettrick

Episode 4: Real-world Examples of Transformational Leadership.In this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler get practical with real world examples of transformational leadership. They discuss several case studies and reflect on lessons that can be learned from the examples.By Don Wettrick

Episode 3: Developing Your Transformational LeadershipIn this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler discuss the importance of self-awareness and self regulation, techniques for building trust and credibility with your team, and strategies for improving communication and collaboration as it relates to developing as a transformational leader…

Episode 2: Leading Change and InnovationIn this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler discuss how transformational leaders lead change and innovation. They go into detail on how leaders foster a culture of continuous improvement, techniques for leading change initiatives, and the importance of taking calculated risks in driving innovation.…

Episode 1: The Transformational Leader's MindsetIn this episode Jamal and Zac discuss the mindset of a transformational leader. They discuss the importance of mission and values, how transformational leaders motivate and inspire others, and the role of emotional intelligence.By Don Wettrick

In this episode Jamal and the Principal guest team jumps into the importance of emotional stability.By Don Wettrick

In this episode, Jamal and Guest host Dr. Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss the importance of principals providing great constructive feedback to teachers.By Don Wettrick

In this episode, Jamal and Guest host Dr. Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss how to deal with push back, and why great leaders respond and thrive on feedback.By Don Wettrick

In this episode, Jamal and Guest host Dr. Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss the importance of developing a strong leadership team and some pragmatic strategies school leaders can leverage to be successful.By Don Wettrick

This is a four part series led by Jamal Crook and three of Florida's finest principals!In this episode Jamal and his guest hosts, Dr Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss practical ways to avoid burnout as a principal and the importance of self-care. Follow these Principals on LinkedIn: Jamal Crook https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamal…

"It's not what you know- it's WHO you know" is a cliche that most people think might be a criticism. But who are we building relationships of collaboration & mutual value? Jamal & I discuss this any why teachers are well suited for building a great network.By Don Wettrick

Today Jamal & try out the new Open A tool "Chat GPT." What we found kind of scares us, and we try to unpack the implications.By Don Wettrick

Today Jamal and I discuss the importance of building communities of leaders and leadership opportunities.Have a suggestion for Jamal and I to cover? Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jamal at: crookjamal@gmail.comBy Don Wettrick

What does "self care" mean to you? How and why should you set boundaries?Do the holiday's make things worse?By Don Wettrick

Lauren Prager is the Chief Strategy Officer for Synapse Florida. Her career has centered around building community through cultivating personal connections. Lauren spent more than a decade working in and around Washington, D.C. as a lobbyist, educator and community organizer building bipartisan support for foreign policy issues. She joined Synapse …

Holy wow its been too long!After a two month break- I turned 50 and Jamal became a Principal- we return to talk about milestones and new beginnings.By Don Wettrick

Avantis has just launched "The Eduverse" – a ground-breaking new online platform that gives students access to a K-12 metaverse. In the Eduverse, students can access immersive, educational content and amazing VR experiences. They can interact with each other as avatars, all in a secure and controlled environment, inside and outside of the classroom…

Blake Hall is the founder and CEO of id.me- but he is also an Army Ranger and knows a thing or two about critical missions. In this interview we talk about cyber warfare, identity theft, and the future of social media (and social media bots and trolls).Moreover, we get into how ID.me is saving US businesses and our Government literally billions in …

Jason Calacanis is a tech entrepreneur, angel investor, and author. However, his two podcasts: "This Week in Startups" and "The All- In" podcast have gained a lot of notoriety. In fact, this interview aired in 2017 and we really talked a lot about education, and how young people could get a practical education by working for a startup. So when I ca…

Devin is another co-founder and the current Chief Executive Officer of Kennected - an Indy-based SaaS company with over 16,000 users. He is a serial entrepreneur, an inspiring leader, and an adept marketer. In this episode we dig into how flipping shoes started a passion of entrepreneurship, and the urgency of success to help his sister get cancer …

Dr. Jose Moray is one of the most accomplished persons I've interviewed. His passion to help serves others centers around his intense curiosity to not just learn, but find ways to help others. His bio reads like a Nobel Prize winner, and his drive matches. From his website (drjosemorey.com):CEO and Founder of Ad Astra Media LLC; providing role mode…

"Doing the work" and staying busy. Is it important- or killing you?By Don Wettrick

Jacques M. Jean is the Founder & CEO of TechFides, and I met him at the Festival of the Diaspora. Jacques is an accomplished business professional with over 20 years of experience in planning and implementing global technology strategies. Prior to forming TechFides, Jacques held an executive position where he served as an IT Business Stakeholder fo…

People want to be "led." But what is the difference between motivation and leadership. Moreover, how do we take motivation and turn it into self-discipline?By Don Wettrick