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Marcia Clark, best known as the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial, has become a trailblazer for women in law and beyond. Her journey from courtroom to bestselling author reflects her resilience and determination to redefine herself amidst intense public scrutiny. On this episode of Worth Knowing, Clark dives into her latest book, *Trial by Ambush*, which examines the 1953 Barbara Graham case—a story that highlights gender bias, media sensationalism, and the notion that all cases are subject to societal, cultural, and political winds. Clark shares how her experiences during the Simpson trial shaped her perspective on societal pressures and the role of women in high-stakes professions. Her reflections on how media, forensic science, and legal practices have evolved over decades offer valuable insights into the intersection of law and culture. This conversation is a compelling exploration of true crime, personal growth, and how Clark’s groundbreaking career continues to inspire a new generation of women to challenge norms and forge their own paths. Marcia Clark is a bestselling author and a criminal lawyer who began her career in law as a criminal defense attorney and went on to become a prosecutor in the L.A. District Attorney's Office in 1981. She spent ten years in the Special Trials Unit, where she handled a number of high-profile cases, including the prosecution of stalker/murderer Robert Bardo, whose conviction for the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer resulted in legislation that offered victims better protection from stalkers as well as increased punishment for the offenders. She was lead prosecutor for the O.J. Simpson murder trial. In May of 1997 her book on the Simpson case, "Without a Doubt," was published and reached #1 on the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers lists. In February 2016, Clark re-released the book with a new foreword. Resources Sign up for the Worth Knowing LinkedIn Newsletter to stay up to date: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/worth-knowing-7236433935503618048/ Follow Bonnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-habyan/ Go to the Worth Knowing website: https://www.worthknowing.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

about a year ago 7:04

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Bring Education Back to Life: I met with Luc Goudreault, the CEO of Vireo. They are doing great work around gardening in classrooms, but they do so much more. Check out the website to see what they can offer to your school.https://www.vireoeducation.com/en/home. Luc and I met in the summer of 2023 and kept in touch. We finally met over Zoom to talk leadership; it was a great conversation! We discussed many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways.

Build Connections
Don’t Lose Your Purpose
Invest in Your Roles

70 episodes

Bring Education Back to Life

Surviving to Thriving Leadership

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Build Connections
Don’t Lose Your Purpose
Invest in Your Roles

70 episodes

#Podcasting Education #Nick Davis

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Theory Can Only Take You So Far - #70 25:12

6 days ago25:12

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Theory Can Only Take You So Far : I met with Patrick Mongrain, a veteran teacher and entrepenuer. He has held many roles in schools, and recently came out with an App called Edchanger Pro. This app helps school leaders transform ‘classroom observations with real-time engagement tracking, instant analytics, and researched-backed professional development resources. If you want to learn more, reach out to Patrick at: Pmongrain65@comcast.net . This was a fascinating conversation and there is so much to write about, but I always narrow it down to 3 takeaways. The Power of Systems in Education Be Agents of Your Own Learning Balance Does Not Mean Staying in the Center…

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Walk With Who You Serve #69 23:26

20 days ago23:26

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Walk With Who You Serve Cheryl Johnson and I were connected by our mutual connection, Jethro Jones. Cheryl has had a different career path than many of the education leaders I interviewed. She spent most of her career in Training and Development for different corporations. Cheryl wrote the book, the Ambition: The Missing Atribute in Your Employess about how to bridge the gap between school and/or work, and how educators find their balance in life through harmonic leadership. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to 3 main ideas: 1. Corporate Training vs. K-12 Education 2. The Ambition Quotient 3. Harmonic Leadership…

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Be A Perpetual Learner #68 6:42

25 days ago6:42

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Be a Perpetual Learner: I met with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, a force in the education world around Culturally Responsive Education. I have been fortunate enough to work with him at multiple schools and see his work first hand. He does an incredible job pushing teachers and leaders in their practices to help them support students on a deeper level. Be sure to check out his work and his numerous books at his website: https://www.dryemis.com/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Find Your Passion When is your ‘High Octane Cognative Capacity Time?’ Fulfillment over Balance…

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The Principal Time Audit - #67 13:13

7 weeks ago13:13

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The Principal Time Audit - Thank you Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation for publishing another article of mine! https://www.edutopia.org/article/principal-time-audit This is a great tool for understanding how you are using your time and how to make the most of it! Let me know if you need any help getting started with this Time Audit. Share it with anyone you know in a leadership position!…

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Don't Leave a Path of Destruction - #66 22:46

11 weeks ago22:46

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Don’t Leave a Path of Destruction: I met with Andy Rodford, a veteran school leader from Canada. Andy now runs Venture Gained Consulting where he helps school and business leaders tackle problems that they wouldn’t get to by themselves. Be sure to check out what he has to offer: https://venturegained.ca/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Watch out for ‘Prep Mountain’ Importance of Trust There are 168 Hours in a Week…

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Leading with Purpose - #65 24:48

15 weeks ago24:48

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Leading With Purpose: I met with Dr. Ralph Watkins, a visionary school leader and a friend of mine. Dr. Watkins has spent a lot of his career in schools with a predominantly native population. He just wrote a book: Leading with Purpose: A Leadership Framework for non-Native School Leaders serving in Predominantly Native Schools. Check out his website and be sure to get a copy of his book! https://www.empoweredvoicesorg.org/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Break with the Norm Kids Need to be Seen Maximize Impact with Limited Time…

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Don't Be Too Hard on Yourself - #64 22:37

17 weeks ago22:37

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Don’t Be Too Hard on Yourself: I met with Dr. Wilnic Gideon, a veteran principal who is also the author of 2 books: Mindful Learning: Unlocking the Gifts of the Teenage Brain and Raising Ready Teens: 21 Milestones for Learning and Life. We had an awesome conversation. Be sure to pick up your copy of one or both of his books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Wilnic-Gideon/author/B0D29ZQ1GH?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. It’s Not all About Academics Set Goals Tired Leaders Don’t Get A Lot Done…

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Slow it Down! 6:54

20 weeks ago6:54

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Slow it Down! I met with Woody Howard, a veteran Washington principal and current president of the Association of Washington School Principals. Woody has become a friend of mine over the past few years and we often meet to talk about leadership and just about anything else. It was a lot of fun to sit down and interview him for this! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Adapt Your Decision Making This Job is a Marathon Get to Know Yourself…

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Top 5 posts from 2024 10:14

23 weeks ago10:14

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Top 5 Themes from 2024: I want to end the year by highlighting some of the big themes that have come from my leadership conversations. This year I did significantly fewer posts than 2023, but there were still a lot of great things I learned. It was hard to narrow it down to 5, and at the end of the post I list 8 other topics that could have been towards the top as well. These 5 topics came up the most often by the most number of leaders. Here are the top 5 themes from 2024: Relationships Culture is What You Allow Empower Others Leader Wellness and Sustainability Purpose Driven and Intentional Leadership…

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Increase the Humanity You Have With People 35:03

25 weeks ago35:03

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Increase the Humanity You Have With People: I met with Jethro Jones, a veteran school leader and coach. We had an awesome conversation and we ended up spending a lot of the time talking about productivity for school leaders. You will want to listen to the full episode to hear Jethro’s ideas on getting the most done in your day, while still being able to focus on the people in your building. You can learn more about Jethro on his website: https://www.jethrojones.com/ and you can find his productivity tools here: https://jethro.site/tools . Here are 3 main takeaways I had from the conversation: Be Curious Get the Biggest Return on Your Time Balance comes in Seasons…

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Be In It For the Long Haul with Dr. Barb Flowers #60 20:25

28 weeks ago20:25

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Be In It For the Long Haul: I met with Dr. Barb Flowers, a veteran educator and life coach. We had a great conversation around building more sustainable leadership practices. Be sure to check out her podcast, The Principal’s Handbook. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Be Present in the Classroom Set Boundaries Prioritize Also, be sure to check out the Be Podcast Network, which hosts this podcast and Dr. Flower's podcast!…

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How Can I Help You Be the Best You Can Be? - #59 7:44

33 weeks ago7:44

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I met with Dr. Robyn Hansen, a professor at NAU and former principal and president of NAESP. She has written the book, The Principal’s Desk Reference To Professional Standards - be sure to get a copy! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Never Say No to Growth Opportunities Balance Through Shared Leadership Time Management and Reflective Practice…

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The Leadership Framework - #58 13:05

37 weeks ago13:05

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Over the past two years, I’ve interviewed more than 80 educational leaders across the country, and a few from Canada and Australia. This was a personal project to learn as much as possible about school leadership. The process pushed me out of my comfort zone, and some major themes emerged. I’ve turned several into what I call the Leadership FRAMEwork: F - Find opportunities R - Relationships A - Align your values, goals, and passions M - Master Your Craft E - Execute and take action…

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Don't Wait For a Stamp of Approval 9:15

39 weeks ago9:15

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Don’t Wait Around for a Stamp of Approval: I met with Chris Ballew, former lead singer of The Presidents of the United States, and former children’s musician, Casper Babypants. We had an awesome conversation that went in directions I wasn’t anticipating. Be sure to checkout his website or listen to his music on your favorite streaming platform. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Creativity is a Lifelong Journey Stay True to Your Passion Be Present…

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You are in the People Investment Business #56 27:59

41 weeks ago27:59

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You are in the people investment business! I met with Dr. Peter Rios for a great and engaging conversation. Dr. Rios is on a mission along with his spouse, Dr. Ruby Gonzalez-Rios, to build and develop people so they can maximize their potential and live healthy fulfilled lives. He recently wrote a book called Maximize! Be sure to check it out along with his services on his website: https://peter-rios-consulting-llc.mykajabi.com/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. The Power of Purpose Maximize! Take Time Off…

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Building Active Players #55 6:48

51 weeks ago6:48

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Building Active Players: I met with Camille Empey, an associate principal in Washington, and soon to be full-time entrepreneur. She is embarking on a journey to start filling some gaps that she has noticed while working in school systems. She is providing great opportunities for students, starting with summer camps - check it out here: https://www.buildingactiveplayers.com/ She also provides coaching and professional development for school leaders involved with bilingual education. Check that out here - https://www.buildingactiveplayers.net/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Be Committed to Professional Growth Take a Leap of Faith Don’t Be a ‘Non-Playable Character’…

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How Are You Building Community? #54 8:16

1 year ago8:16

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How Are You Building Community? I met with Khalid Maxie, the principal of Jesuit High School in Portland, OR . Khalid and I have known each other for a long time. Over the years, he has been a colleague, friend, mentor, and even a workout partner! I went to visit him at his school recently, and we had a broad-ranging conversation. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Build Community Institutional Respect Get Involved…

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Have Laser-Like Focus 7:25

1 year ago7:25

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Have Laser-Like Focus: I met with Dr. Shon Hocker, the superintendent of the Coeur d’Alene school district. We had an excellent conversation spanning a lot of topics. Dr. Hocker is a thoughtful and strategic leader, and his leadership is clearly working - Coeur d’Alene is ranked in the top 2 for most achievement categories in Idaho. Check out the district website for more of their great work. Be A True Servant Leader Continuous Learning and Work-Life Balance Strategic Focus - Less is More…

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We Are Going To Get After Teaching Our Kids! #52 8:11

1 year ago8:11

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We Are Going To Get After Teaching Our Kids! I met with Dr. Derek Bub, the superintendent of the West Ada School District in Idaho. You can see the great work they are doing on the district website . We had a fantastic conversation around leadership and cover many topics, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Keep It Positive Mentorship and Professional Growth Balance and Prioritization = Flexibility…

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One or Two People Cannot Do It All #51 8:05

1 year ago8:05

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One or Two People Cannot Do It All: I met with Jeanette Crone, a veteran elementary educator, fantastic assistant principal, and a friend of mine! We have known each other for a couple of years, and finally sat down for a great leadership conversation. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Build Relationships and have a Network Be a Systems Thinker Finding Balance is Vital…

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No One Really Cares About Your Title 9:36

1 year ago9:36

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No One Really Cares About Your Title: I met with Dr. Darrin Peppard for an inspiring conversation! He has a podcast (Leaning into Learning), a newsletter, and a book (The Road to Awesome). Check them all out on his website: https://roadtoawesome.net/ . Dr. Peppard has been a state principal of the year and a national educator of the year! I guarantee you will learn something valuable from his work. We discussed many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Intentional Leadership The Power of Mentors Balance is the Worst Word You Can Use for That…

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Culture is What You Allow #49 7:56

1 year ago7:56

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Culture is What You Allow: I met with Lacey Griffiths, an associate principal in Longview. She was the 2019 AWSP Assistant Principal of the Year for Washington. She is a well-known and well-respected AP across our state. I have been fortunate to know her for five years, and we finally sat down for an in-depth leadership conversation. What a great time! We discussed many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Keep Your Heart and Soul in the Classroom Relationships are #1 You Can’t Be Afraid…

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Just Breathe 6:57

1 year ago6:57

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Just Breathe: I met with Jennie Ehleringer, a former special education teacher who now had her own private practice. Check out her website: https://www.jennie-ehleringer.com/ to find out about the great services she can provide. We had a great, and wide ranging conversation, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Curiosity is so important It’s the Breathing Let Go of the Idea of Being the Best at Everything…

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Bring Education Back to Life 7:04

1 year ago7:04

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Bring Education Back to Life: I met with Luc Goudreault, the CEO of Vireo. They are doing great work around gardening in classrooms, but they do so much more. Check out the website to see what they can offer to your school. https://www.vireoeducation.com/en/home . Luc and I met in the summer of 2023 and kept in touch. We finally met over Zoom to talk leadership; it was a great conversation! We discussed many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Build Connections Don’t Lose Your Purpose Invest in Your Roles…

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Never Wish Anyone A Mistake Free Career 8:59

1 year ago8:59

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Never Wish Anyone a Mistake Free Career: I met with Lisa Parry, a principal from South Dakota. Lisa is a fantastic person, an engaging speaker, and has really interesting thoughts on education. You can find out more about her on her website: https://principalparry.com/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. You Are Going to Fail (And That’s OK) Pour Yourself Into People What Needs our Attention and What Needs to Go in the Trashcan?…

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The Time-Starved School Leader #45 13:09

1 year ago13:09

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Edutopia published my latest article this week about being a Time-Starved School Leader! https://www.edutopia.org/article/time-management-school-leaders I am grateful to Edutopia and also to Tom Berger and Brittany Collins for their help with the article. I’ve been mentioning this idea for a while now, and this article only scratches the surface. I’ve submitted some conference proposals, so NAESP and others, I would love to expand this into a breakout session in the summer conference! A Time-Starved Leader is based on two main ideas: Getting a Better Return on Your Time Addressing the Idea of Balance in Your Life Check out the article for more details on each.…

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School Leadership Matters! #44 7:28

1 year ago7:28

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School Leadership Matters!:I met with Jack Arend, Deputy Director at AWSP. Every conversation with Jack is incredible! I’ve been fortunate enough to attend many of his trainings, and this time I got to ask my specific leadership questions. Be sure to check out the great work that is going on at AWSP! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Culture is What You Allow It Can Wait Until Tomorrow… …but There Are Seasons of Life When You Have to Suck It Up…

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It's Never About You #43 7:23

1 year ago7:23

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It’s Never About You: Joseph McQueen is a 6-12 principal and author of Calming Young Minds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2HRF61/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_7ZY7CBFE29ZGDJBT5XV7 We had a great conversation and I encourage you to check out his book! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Be Compassionate It’s All About Relationships with Kids Prioritize and Stay Organized…

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2023 Wrap Up Post and Announcements 8:17

1 year ago8:17

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This week I am highlighting the top 7 blog posts/podcast episodes from 2023! These posts either had the most number of people read the article, react to the post, or listen to the episode. Given all of the awesome people I met with, I didn’t want to limit it to the top 2 or 3. Today’s post will be my top takeaways from looking at all 7 of these interviews together. Now, most people do things like this at the end of the year, but I was taking some time off and I am pairing it with some announcements. Let’s start with announcements before moving on to the takeaways! It has taken me long enough, but I am happy to announce that my website is up and running. You can find it here: drnickdavies.com . Check this out for information about me, along with finding out when I’ve published articles or been in the media. You can also find contact information to reach out if you ever want to talk or book me for services. I will be on an Education Week panel on Emotional Intelligence this week on Thursday January 11! Follow this link to register and find out more information. Feedspot, a ranking website, ranked the podcast in the top 25 for Monday Morning Podcasts! Check out the whole list here . Now, turning back to the top posts of 2023. After going through all of the information, I couldn’t help but group everything into parts of the Leadership FRAMEwork. The Leadership FRAMEwork was a large focal point of mine during 2023, and I introduced it in depth on the SEEing to Lead Podcast . F - Find Opportunities. R - Relationships. A - Align your values, goals, and passions. M - Master Your Craft. E - Execute and Take Action. Looking ahead to 2024, my main takeaways from today also connect to The Time Starved School Leader (stay tuned as I will release more information on that coming soon!). The 7 top posts were (in order of when I posted them). Taj Jensen - There is No Endpoint as a School Leader Episode #3 Nathaniel Clark - Never Apologize for the Hustle Episode #5 Mike Murphy - Have the Courage to Strive for Excellence Episode #11 Tracey Eduo - Pay It Forward Episode #18 Bobby Dodd - Get Your Ego Out the Door Episode #26 Matt Dixon - Journey to Your Own Brand of Excellence Episode #28 Jayne Ellsperman - Every Child Should Attend a High Performing School Episode #35…

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You Are the Example 5:39

1 year ago5:39

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You Are the Example: I have been committed to posting articles every week for over a year. Based on what I’ve learned from leaders, I am going to start posting less than I have been. I will still post almost every week, but I will take time off to recharge and ‘turn off.’ I want to commit to doing this for the long run and not get burned out along the way!…

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Build Even Better Relationships 6:11

1 year ago6:11

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Build Even Better Relationships: I met with Doug Whitewolff for a great conversation focused on AI. Check out Doug’s website: https://www.transformationmath.com/ for more information about what he does and how he might be able to support you! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. What Work Are You Doing Now that You Don’t Need to be Doing? The More We Use AI, The Better Our Relationships Need to Be Use Mindfulness Practices…

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Don't Do More, Be More 6:00

1 year ago6:00

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Don’t Do More, Be More: I met with Dr. Corissa Mazurkiewicz for a fantastic conversation. We talked about many things, but there was a theme of being present in your work and life. I appreciated how she connected my questions on leadership to both education and being a parent. Here are my three key takeaways. Have a Mentor in This Work Must Sustain Yourself Does Your Work Align with What You Want?…

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The Work Will Be There Tomorrow 7:46

1 year ago7:46

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The Work Will Be There Tomorrow: I met with Mark Shellinger, the Director of the National SAM Inovation Project https://www.samprocess.com/ . Will Parker and Kerensa Wing encouraged me to look into his work, and they were right! Mark and I had a great conversation about the SAM process and how systems are so important to leaders. I encourage you to check out what the website and see how it could positively impact you! I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Be An Instructional Leader Need To Be Your Best Self How Do You Handle 2 Minute Hallway Conversations?…

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Who Wants to be a Great Superintendent and a Miserable Father? 7:47

2 years ago7:47

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Who Wants to be a Great Superintendent and a Miserable Father?: Over the past year I met with 7 leaders from the US and UK who, for one reason or another, asked me to not post about the individual conversations. Over the next two weeks I will be posting about my ‘unreleased interviews.’ What follows are the main themes after synthesizing those 7 interviews! Part 2: 1. Find Your Drive 2. Get Clear about your values 3. Get in alignment…

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Take the Roast Out of the Oven 7:51

2 years ago7:51

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Take the Roast out of the Oven: Over the past year I met with 7 leaders from the US and UK who, for one reason or another, asked me to not post about the individual conversations. Over the next two weeks I will be posting about my ‘unreleased interviews.’ What follows are the main themes after synthesizing those 7 interviews! Part 1: Consistently Take Action Build Relationships Take Control…

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Every Child Should Attend A High Performing School 8:17

2 years ago8:17

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Every Child Should Attend a High Performing School: I met with Jayne Ellspermann, the 2015 National Principal of the Year, past NASSP President, Tedx speaker, and the list goes on! She now works for herself as a school leadership development expert. Make sure to reach out to her if you need an excellent consultant to work with! We had a great early morning (for me) conversation. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. People over paper If you weren’t here, who would do this task? Be intentional with your time…

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Not One Darn Thing Can Be Done By Yourself 7:29

2 years ago7:29

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Not One Darn Thing Can Be Done By Yourself: I met with Dr. Mary Templeton, the superintendent of the Washougal School District in Washington. Washougal is a fast growing community, and the school district is doing some great things! https://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Can’t Be Done = See A New Pathway Everyone Needs Opportunities If You Don’t Take Care of Yourself, You Won’t Last…

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Be Mission Driven 5:47

2 years ago5:47

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Be Mission Driven: I met with Dr. Talina Corvus for an excellent conversation. Dr. Corvus is the director of Pacific University’s PhD in Education and Leadership program. If you have any interest in earning a PhD, check this program out! https://www.pacificu.edu/phd-education-leadership I have been fortunate enough to know Dr. Corvus for a few years, and this conversation only deepened my respect for her. We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Not Goal Driven but Mission Driven Set Your Schedule Take Care of Yourself…

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Accomplish Your Vision By Focusing on Others 6:33

2 years ago6:33

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Accomplish Your Vision by Focusing on Others: I met with Niiamah Ashong for a great conversation! Niiamah is an entrepreneur and coach, and I encourage you to check out his website for more information about what he has to offer! https://niiamahashong.com/ We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. You have Everything You Already Need Live Your Mission Out Loud Value Energy over Time…

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You Have Never Arrived 7:28

2 years ago7:28

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You Have Never Arrived: I met with Kerensa Wing, a former principal and current educational consultant. Kerensa was the 2020 NASSP National Principal of the Year, and we had a great and practical conversation about school leadership! Make sure to check our what she has to offer on her website: https://sites.google.com/kwingelevatesleaders.org/kwing-elevates-leaders/home We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Shift Your Mindset I mention Clifton Strengths during this section Where you Spend Your Time Shows Your Values I mention SAMs during this section Regardless of what you are doing, be present…

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Every Action Must Be Intentional 8:26

2 years ago8:26

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Every Action Must Be Intentional: I met with the inspiring Jim Wichman recently for a conversation that left me with more energy than when I started! Jim is a longtime administrator with a strong track record of success in schools. Make sure you check out his website to see what he might be able to offer your school or district: https://linktr.ee/inspirededification We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Never Accept That Things Have to be the Way They Are Show People They are Valued Partner with People who Balance You…

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Teachers’ Emotional Wellness Impacts the Classroom 9:27

2 years ago9:27

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Teachers’ Emotional Wellness Impacts the Classroom: I met with Dr. Rana Razzaque for an awesome conversation about mindfulness and its impact on our educational system. This was a different conversation than my normal leadership focus, but I was so interested in the topic that I wanted to learn as much as I could during our time together! We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Mindfulness Practices and the Impact on the Classroom Start with a Mindful Activity Is Your Work Having an Impact?…

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Journey to Your Own Brand of Excellence 11:25

2 years ago11:25

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Journey to Your Own Brand of Excellence: I met with Matt Dixon, founder of Purple Patch Fitness. He has been extremely successful as a professional triathlete coach and as a business owner. He has written multiple books and hosts a weekly podcast as well. Check out his website: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/ . I cannot recommend highly enough his podcast and his book The Fast Track Triathlete. Even if you have no interest in triathlons, I believe what he teaches is applicable in just about any area of life - Podcast Episode 251 Lesson from Leaders comes to mind. This was really tough, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Evolve or Die It’s Not About the Outcomes The Sunday Special Listen: https://t.ly/ad7a Check out the article for more detail on each takeaway. Thank you for your time and advice!…

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Never Lose the Capacity for Bold, Audacious Ideas 9:09

2 years ago9:09

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Never Lose the Capacity for Bold, Audacious Ideas: I met with Dr. Brent Chrite, the president of Bentley University. I was fortunate to meet Dr. Chrite in person at the Global Minded Conference in June, and then I was able to listen to him speak on a keynote panel. What an inspiring leader! Make sure you check out the great things being done at Bentley University https://www.bentley.edu/ . We talked about many things, but I always narrow it down to three key takeaways. Never belittle or disrespect people Outwork people and be bold Well Balanced Life…

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