Best GcLi Podcasts (2024)

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The 20th Anniversary With Natalie Simms: Feedback Is A Gift And An Opportunity For Growth 17:55

5d ago17:55

17:55

Dr. Natalie Sims reflects on 20 years of the gcLi and discusses its evolution and relevance in leadership education. The gcLi has become more inclusive of roles within independent schools and focuses on collaboration and problem-solving. Elementary school educators play a crucial role in shaping students' learning experiences. Feedback is seen as a…

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Catherine Steiner-Adair Discusses Dysregulation What Causes It & How To Fix It 28:04

22d ago28:04

28:04

In this conversation, Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, Institute Scholar, gcLi, discusses the impact of world affairs on emotional dysregulation and the challenges faced by teachers, students, administrators, and parents. She explains the concept of dysregulation and how it affects our ability to have productive conversations. Dr. Steiner Adair also hi…

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Celebrating 20 years of the Leadership Lab With Rishi Raghunathan 24:13

1M ago24:13

24:13

Rishi is Faculty, gcLi and Head of Upper School, Wellington School, Columbus, OH. He talks about his experience at the Leadership Lab. "I think feedback, as Jeremy says, it's a gift. And so when I do think about feedback, I always ask myself, one, why am I getting this feedback? And two, what is this human being going through so they're providing m…

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Katherine Berdy: The gcLi And Its Programs 10:17

2M ago10:17

10:17

I want to share a brief personal story about how the gcLi has added value to my career and I guess more importantly to my life and remind you of the gcLi programming that is offered this year. 20th Anniversary of the gcLi Leadership Lab gcLi School Certification Program gcLi Virtual Program Support the show gcLi Web Site gcLi Linkedin gcLi Facebook…

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Celebrating 20 years of the gcLi with Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair 21:14

2M ago21:14

21:14

Welcome to an episode that celebrates 20 years of the Gardner-Carney Leadership Institute. These 20th anniversary episodes will be fun and informative. As you listen, I invite you to think back to the year 2004. What were you doing and how has time, world events, and the gcLi shaped your own pedagogy for teaching leadership? Today's guest always ha…

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Leadership: The Many Hats Teachers Wear 27:44

3M ago27:44

27:44

On today's episode, Berdy speaks with former Leadership Lab graduate, Reina Stimpson, Head of Upper School and Director of the Student Leadership Program at The Derryfield School. Berdy: "Teachers, especially in independent schools, we wear many hats. And that's one thing I love about the lab is when we come together and start kind of taking off th…

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Berdy and Jeremy LaCasse 14:48

3M ago14:48

14:48

Hello, gcLi. I'm coming to you from a brand new year. Happy 2024, everyone. We have with us our brave and fearless leader, Jeremy Lacase, to talk about our plans for our amazing gcLi community in 2024. So hello, Jeremy, and happy new year to you. If there's anyone listening who wants to hop on the podcast and share, share what you're doing or submi…

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Berdy's End Of Year Reflection 9:30

4M ago9:30

9:30

"I've been reflecting on many of the events of 2023, and I've noticed some themes that have popped up in the podcast episodes. And I think they're really kind of how I want to end this year and go into next year. Those themes are the powers of relational vulnerability and personal resiliency. Now in every episode, they may not have sounded like tha…

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Meet gcLi's Grant Recipient At PennGSE 27:29

5M ago27:29

27:29

Hello, GCLI, welcome to the podcast. Today's guest is Erin Reimel-Clements. She is the director of alumni engagement at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School and an expert communicator turned teacher. She has a degree from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications. She has written and edited for magazines such as Elle, Glamour, Cos…

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Introducing The gcLi's Newest Program 28:30

6M ago28:30

28:30

Our newest initiative, the gcLi School Certification Program in the Pedagogy of Leadership® provides a unique opportunity for the gcLi to work directly with faculty in their school environment. This program is the result of the work that Dr. Heidi Kasevich, Director of the Leadership Academy, and Jeremy LaCasse, Executive Director, have developed o…

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Natalie Amato Simms, Ed.D.: Feedback Goes Both Ways 23:39

7M ago23:39

23:39

"Feedback doesn't work unless it goes both ways. The relationship doesn't work. I think so often we come to work and you know teachers fall into that space and administrators fall into their space and sometimes we forget to see each other as humans and that human experience is the same. It transcends whatever our titles are and whatever our roles a…

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gcLi Leadership Grant Recipient Sara Viverios 15:40

7M ago15:40

15:40

Sara Viveiros is a 2023 Leadership Lab graduate who teaches Middle School Language Arts and Literature and works in the Learning Services Department at the St. Andrew School in Barrington, Rhode Island. I'm also very excited to announce that she was awarded the gcLi Leadership Grant to pursue a master's degree in School Leadership at the University…

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Leading With Vulnerability And Compassion 24:32

8M ago24:32

24:32

We'd like to highlight a known struggle for many, many students and adults that can upend your well-laid plans and diminish individual student learning for about one in every six of your students. And that is the topic of mental health and addiction. Our guest today is Stuyvie Coleman, whose inspiring story and courageous leadership may serve as a …

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Leaders Are Not Born, They Are Developed With Lorraine Connell 22:24

8M ago22:24

22:24

Lorraine Connell has worked in education for over 20 years and learned that the way many schools teach leadership is not necessarily serving students. She left the classroom to bridge a gap she feels is missing in schools by starting Peers Not Fears. She works with teachers, parents, and students about many of the themes that are near and dear to t…

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Leadership and Athletics 23:19

9M ago23:19

23:19

Today we're joined by Valerie Lohr from St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, Texas. She's the Director of Student Wellbeing and Performance and the women's field hockey and lacrosse coach. Berdie and Valerie discuss perspective setting for both teachers and students, understanding individuals are more than one thing, they're complex and multi faceted. V…

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Perspective From The Leadership Lab's Three 2023 Scholars 21:39

9M ago21:39

21:39

Hear from the three new scholars from the 2023 gcLi Leadership Lab, all former Lab participants. Kenny Chilton, '22 Lab, St. Andrews Episcopal School, Jennifer Guarnaccia '21 Lab, Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School and Jean Plum, '21 Lab from University School of Milwaukee. There are nerves the night before the Lab begins, imposter syndrome and bein…

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Leadership From The 2023 Leadership Lab 13:57

10M ago13:57

13:57

Berdy and faculty member and researcher Mike Pardee download and reflect upon the experiences of the 19th Leadership Lab. Mike's years of research and first-hand experience inspire his exploration of both the theoretical and practical applications of leadership training and character development at the gcLi Leadership Lab. Mike teaches 9th and 10th…

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Leadership From Kenny Chilton, Leadership Lab Scholar '23 20:02

10M ago20:02

20:02

Kenny Chilton is a third grade teacher, soon to heading the capstone program for fifth graders at St. Andrews Episcopal School in Austin, Texas. He attended the Gardner Carney Leadership Lab in '22 and returns this year as one of the Lab's three scholars. We're going to look at his own leadership pedagogy and what he hopes to bring to the Leadershi…

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Leadership and Reflection From The 19th Leadership Lab 13:56

10M ago13:56

13:56

Berdy and Mike Pardee, gcLi Faculty and researcher, sat down to reflect on the 19th Leadership Lab from Colorado Springs. Mike Pardee LinkedIn Support the show gcLi Web Site gcLi Linkedin gcLi Facebook gcLi TwitterBy gcLi

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Identity And Leadership With Jeremy LaCasse And Rishi Raghunathan 27:31

11M ago27:31

27:31

Today's guests are perennial fan favorites, we have our fearless leader, Executive Director of the gcLi, Jeremy LaCasse and faculty member Rishi Raghunathan to talk about identity and leadership. If you haven't already done so, please check out Jeremy's vulnerable and insightful blog post entitled, A White Cisgendered Heterosexual Male Talking Abou…

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Leadership Through Story Telling & Family History with Christopher Berdy 24:18

11M ago24:18

24:18

Our guest today is very special to me, he's an attorney by day and a Holocaust Historian by night. He speaks to groups about digging into family history though storytelling as a means of forging identity and self awareness, he's also my husband! Chris is on the Alabama Holocaust Education Center's Board and serves as a volunteer on their speakers b…

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Learning Leadership at the gcLi Leadership Lab 11:37

12M ago11:37

11:37

With the Leadership Lab right around the corner, we thought it'd be fun to recap the heart of the gcLi, which of course is the Lab experience. Jeremy LaCasse, the Executive Director of the gcLi is here to talk with us. The Lab is in it's 19th year and takes place June 16 - 22, 2023 in Colorado Springs Jeremy's LinkedIn Support the show gcLi Web Sit…

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Leadership In The Great Outdoors With Craig Ough 25:34

1y ago25:34

25:34

Craig Ough is an expert in all things experiential and outdoor education. As the days get longer and warmer, we thought it might be a good idea to think about taking classes outside or retooling your lesson plans in an experiential manner. Craig was a '18 Leadership Lab graduate and a '22 gcLi Leadership Lab Scholar. He's currently Math Teacher and…

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Leadership With a Lower Case l with Amy Spencer 15:40

1y ago15:40

15:40

When Amy Spencer attended the gcLi Leadership Lab she says, "I had the misconception that leadership was a capital L Leadership, that people had to have designated roles to really be effective leaders and I think that's one of the greatest takeaways that I had with the gcLi is being able to reframe the concept of leadership. And so this lower case …

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How To Become A Sticky Leader With ISACS 21:46

1y ago21:46

21:46

The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serves more than 240 member schools, offering accreditation services, professional development, and opportunities for networking in thirteen states. Our mission is to lead schools in providing exemplary education. We are committed to fostering and furthering equitable, affirming, saf…

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Leadership: Gwynedd Mercy High School and the gcLi 26:16

1y ago26:16

26:16

Gwynedd Mercy High School doubles down on mission to teach leadership. Listen in to hear from teachers and students on how gcLi has helped change school culture and student leadership. Support the show gcLi Web Site gcLi Linkedin gcLi Facebook gcLi TwitterBy gcLi

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Leadership with Deb Borden Director of Programs & Research PAIS 20:36

1y ago20:36

20:36

Deb Borden is a gcLi Leadership Lab graduate. She joined PAIS in February 2021 after extensive experience in independent schools as a Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School teacher of math and science, Middle School Director, Associate Head of School, and Director of Service Learning. Throughout her career, she was also involved in diversity…

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Looking Towards 2023 With Berdy 6:38

1+ y ago6:38

6:38

It's all about looking forward, that's what we're doing at the gcLi. In this episode, our host, Katherine Berdy, discusses resolutions? Intentions? Another day? Whatever you do, I hope you keep the 3Cs in mind: Connection, Competence, and Confidence. The 3Cs for Berdy: CONNECTION: I want to connect more with you. Please email me if you or someone y…

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Mark Martin: Leadership By Building UP 22:05

1+ y ago22:05

22:05

Mark Martin returned home to Alabama after nearly 15 years away to launch Build UP, as an innovative early-college workforce development high school program that comprehensively addresses poverty and urban blight. He most recently graduated Harvard’s Doctor of Education Leadership program where he worked with Jobs For the Future (JFF) and the Alaba…

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Andrew Buerger: Leadership By Carrying A Flag From Pain To Passion 27:36

1+ y ago27:36

27:36

He is the Founder of Jodi’s Climb for Hope which has raised $900,000 for MS and breast cancer research by getting over 300 climbers safely to the summits on four continents. He is currently the Director of Mission or RIND Snacks, author of “Carrying a Flag From Pain to Passion” a #1 Hot New Release on Amazon, and Co-host of the podcast "It's the Cl…

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Catherine Steiner-Adair ED.D: Leading Students In The Digital Age 21:15

1+ y ago21:15

21:15

Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair is the Institute Scholar at the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute. An award-winning author, The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age she is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, school consultant, speaker and author. Dr. Steiner-Adair has guided independent and…

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Kenny Chilton: Leadership Through Team Work And Team Building 24:01

1+ y ago24:01

24:01

Kenny Chilton is a third grade teacher at St. Andrew's Episcopal school in Austin, Texas and a 2002 gcLi Leadership Lab graduate. Kenny says, "for nearly a decade I have served children in engaging classrooms, on chaotic playgrounds, on terrifying stages, and in tender conversations on quiet benches. I aspire to recognize the inherent goodness in e…

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Mike Pardee: Paradoxes In Leadership 24:54

1+ y ago24:54

24:54

Today's guest is no stranger to the Pedagogy of Leadership®. In fact, I call him our-in house Heifetz scholar and he's my go-to whenever I need a quick reminder to "Rock on" or some nuanced brainstorming on a tough topic. In fact, it was in a quick call about the work he does as our resident researcher that we decided to let on in our conversation …

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Bobby Pollicino: Leading By Enhancing Joy 23:42

1+ y ago23:42

23:42

Bobby Pollicino is the Head of Upper School at Bullis School in Potomac, MD. He has served as a school administrator for over 15 years, also in dean of students and assistant principal roles. He has taught high school courses in science, leadership, and public speaking while also serving as a varsity assistant soccer coach and varsity head lacrosse…

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Rishi Raghunathan: The Art Of Leadership Through Storytelling 22:32

1+ y ago22:32

22:32

Rishi is Faculty at the gcLi Head of Upper School, Wellington School, Columbus, OH. Rishi's idea of leadership is summed up in this quote by Dr. Joanne Ciulla, “Leadership is not a person or a position. It is a complex moral relationship between people, based on trust, obligation, commitment, emotion, and a shared vision of the good.” Rishi's Linke…

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Natalie Simms: Teaching Leadership To Elementary School Children 30:13

1+ y ago30:13

30:13

Natalie Simms is Fifth Grade Teacher, Girls On The Run coach, Leadership Enrichment program teacher, Lower School tutor at Brownell Talbot School in Omaha, Nebraska. She's an innovative educator focused on educating the whole child and passionate about igniting a love of learning in students and providing opportunities to develop leadership skills …

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The E.E. Ford Foundation, Creating Leadership Opportunities 29:51

2y ago29:51

29:51

On This episode, Berdy and Jeremy LaCasse, Executive Director of the gcLi and Berdy, gcLi Faculty and host of this podcast, have a fascinating conversation with John Gulla interview the Executive Director of the Edward E. Ford Foundation. The Foundation seeks to improve secondary education by supporting U.S. independent schools and encouraging prom…

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Lunchroom Leadership 30:02

2y ago30:02

30:02

At the gcLi we highlight leadership in it's many forms, so it makes sense that we speak to people in formal, titled leadership positions. However, if you've been around the gcLi for a while, you know that leadership comes in as many shapes and sizes as there are people. You also know that to teach leadership, you must pay attention, adapt, and capt…

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Kate Wade: Teachable Moments, Feedback & Walking The Razor's Edge Of Leadership 32:37

2y ago32:37

32:37

Kate Wade is the editor of the gcLi Leadership Blog and has covered stories central to the gcLi Mission, Educating Teachers to Teach Leadership to Students. In addition, Kate is a teacher, middle school head at the Fenn School, mom, wife, daughter, ice hockey coach. Today we talk to Kate about teachable moments, feedback and finding and walking the…

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Dan Rice: Leader in the Transgender Community 21:24

2y ago21:24

21:24

Dan Rice (Eggers) (he/they) is a performer, writer, and activist currently studying Music Theatre at Baldwin Wallace University. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, he is a Trans Youth Ambassador for the Alabama Chapter of the Human Rights Campaign. Dan founded TransEq an organization that provides workshops for professionals on transgender identi…

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Dr. Kelsey Twist Shroeder: Navigating a Loving Journey 22:29

2y ago22:29

22:29

Dr. Kelsey Twist Schroeder is the Executive Strategist for Research and Planning at The Hamlin School in San Francisco, where she previously served as the Middle School Division Head. Kelsey has lectured on the pedagogy of leadership at numerous local and national conferences, and her writing has been published in Independent School Magazine, the B…

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Emily Ihrke: Leadership Takeaways 26:56

2y ago26:56

26:56

If you’re going to the gcLi Leadership Lab this summer, listen up. This episode, featuring Emily Ihrke, will prime the pump for loads of learning at the lab. Specifically, you’ll hear about how one school’s journey to create an ethical leadership program and in the process created a culture of leadership. If you are new to the gcLi, you’ll enjoy he…

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Steve Mosko: High Powered Hollywood Exec. Talks Leadership 32:51

2y ago32:51

32:51

Today's guest is known for his visionary and decisive leadership style in the high profile entertainment industry. After 24 years at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Steve Mosko is the CEO of Village Roadshow Entertainment Group. His leadership undergirds the talent that has brought us hit shows like; "Breaking Bad", "Better Call Saul", "The Crown" and…

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Porscha Henson: The Opportunity to Leveraging the Pedagogy of Leadership 26:40

2y ago26:40

26:40

Porscha Henson, MA, LCPC, NCC, RPT, Middle School and Upper School Counselor at The Park School of Baltimore (MD). She presented at the NAIS People of Color Conference. She has a unique perspective on race, counseling and teachable moments. Porscha believes in the power of one teacher and the opportunity school counselors have to leverage the Pedag…

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Actress Emily Procter: Creating Leadership in Prisons 26:31

2y ago26:31

26:31

Todays guest is literally a star. Her roles on the West Wing and CSI Miami have brought her the fame many young girls dream of but in the world of the gcLi today’s guest is a star leader. In June of 2019 Emily started a program at Kern Valley State Prison called The Ground. The Ground programs on yard C, otherwise known as the Sensitive Needs Yard.…

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PART TWO: Leadership in Social Media: LOG OFF A Movement By Teens For Teens 18:44

2y ago18:44

18:44

Part Two: How Students, parents and educators can help students with a project based leadership challenge to create something like LOG OFF or something students are passionate about. Learn about how the six "P's" can help you create a leadership program. LOG OFF is a movement dedicated to rethinking social media by teens for teens. We interviewed L…

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Leadership in Social Media: LOG OFF A Movement By Teens For Teens Part One 32:36

2y ago32:36

32:36

LOG OFF is a movement dedicated to rethinking social media by teens for teens. We interviewed LOG OFF's co-founder, Emma Lembke. At LOG OFF, we are passionate about lowering social media's impact on mental health while teaching teenage users and their parents about how to navigate the vast inner -workings of life on social media. We wish to use an …

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Stephanie Nebel: Middle School Leadership 26:33

2y ago26:33

26:33

Stephanie Nebel is a marine and coastal geologist. She teaches 5th, 6th and 8th grade science. Science department chair, grade level leader, Program coordinator for the EMS Summer String Festival at The Elizabeth Morrow School in Englewood, NJ. A winter enthusiast, Stephanie coaches ski racing in Pennsylvania. Stephanie graduated from Bryn Mawr Col…

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Leadership: Andrew Prince Talks About Black Joy 17:31

2y ago17:31

17:31

Andrew recently completed his Master of Arts in private school leadership from the Klingenstein Center Teachers College at Columbia University. His teaching career includes graduate studies work at the Dalton School in New York City, and a faculty post at Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA) in New Jersey. During his time at MKA, Andrew taught history…

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Leadership: Dr. Stuart Ablon, Founder and Director of Think:Kids 23:26

2+ y ago23:26

23:26

J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., is an award-winning psychologist, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Founder and Director of Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the author of three books, including Changeable, hand-picked by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, dan Pink and Susan Cain for their Next Big Idea Club. One of the world’s top-…

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