ERGonomics: Signals, Noise, and Inclusive Business Practices with Joe Santana (PART 1)
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 08/29/2023
Be Caught Trying with Samir Goel
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INTRO: Hello Imperfect Leaders! In this episode, co-founder, Samir Goel, talks about empowering individuals to build credit and access financial opportunities previously out of reach. 💡 Samir shares invaluable insights gleaned from his partner, and mentor (emphasizing the crucial role of compassion and transparency). In part 1, we talk about the company he co-founded and in part 2, we talk about what he has learned about giving feedback to employees. Join us as we talk about the different types of feedback: appreciative, motivational, constructive (and even...
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Infiltrating Perspectives: Danielle Nuhfer Unveils Leadership Insights Using a Teacher's Lens
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Mission & Purpose: Insights from John McGlothlin
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INTRO: I was interested to see how ChatGPT might create an intro for me. I gave it some information and it spat out: “Welcome to a journey that transcends the conventional boundaries of education. Imagine a school where purpose is not just a buzzword but the very essence that breathes life into every corridor, classroom, and curriculum.” Yeesh. I asked it to sound less like a carnival announcer and it got worse: “Hey there, folks! Get ready for a wild ride into the heart and soul of education – where purpose isn't just a fancy word, but the very lifeblood of...
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Challenges to Triumph with: Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil
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the Superintendent of the Uniondale School District, is my guest. One simply had to read the following excerpt from the to know why had to talk with Dr. Akil: “Residents throughout Uniondale will tell you — this community, once grappling with educational challenges that seemed insurmountable, has undergone a remarkable transformation under the leadership of the Herald Beacon’s inaugural Person of the Year, Monique Darrisaw-Akil, the superintendent of the Uniondale School District.” When she took over in Uniondale, the district faced many challenges: ...
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Julio Nuñez Leads with Heart
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INTRO: About a year ago, at about the one-year anniversary of Justice Ginsburg’s death, I was asked by my family to be a part a school naming committee in Philadelphia. There was a school there considering her name for the new name, and I was to represent Justice Ginsburg. In the end, the school community didn’t choose to name the school Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School. Instead, they chose . Gloria was an LGBTQ+ advocate who served Philadelphia’s City Hall as the director of LGBT Affairs from 2008 to 2014 and she was attended this school as child. This was the perfect...
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Visualizing Leadership with James Sturm
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INTRO: This week, we feature James Sturm, co-founder of the Center for Cartoon Studies. In this our conversation, we explore the dynamic interplay between the power of language and the power of images in shaping a district's narrative. Join us as we delve into strategies for effectively communication of vision and values. In the second half, James shares a compelling story about navigating a crisis when a flood threatened the campus library, sparking a reflection on proactive leadership, or the bias toward action. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership with James Sturm....
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The Heart of Leadership: Mike Erwin and Building Relationships that Matter
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INTRO: In just a few weeks, I will be traveling with a small group of amazing volunteers from all over the United States and Australia . I serve on the Board of Directors for Be the Change Volunteers, an organization committed to building schools all over the world for communities interested in providing opportunities to their children, especially their girls. Our co-founders, Jimi and Cristi Cook, believe that communities with educated women thrive - and they’re right! BTCV is also building schools in Peru, Malawi, Rwanda, India, and Puerto Rico, so, if you’re interested in joining us...
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Relentless Leadership with Yaw Obeng
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Intro: As I prepared for this week’s episode, I traded in personal anecdotes with a traditional story, one about two farmers and their approach to change. One always bought the latest tools for his farm, hoping they would solve his problems. Meanwhile, his neighbor focused on building relationships with other farmers, learning from their experiences, and sharing his own knowledge. When a drought hit, the first farmer struggled alone with his fancy equipment, while his neighbor’s network came together to devise solutions. In the end, it was the approach of building in instead...
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Equity Conversations: Resistance and Resilience with Graig Meyer and Jamie Almanzán
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INTRO: Earlier this year, I read and was thrilled when the authors agreed to be guests on the podcast. In the two years since I left the superintendency, I have found myself talking with superintendents who have faced (or are facing) this same dilemma. They recognize the importance of the children in their district learning about systems of oppression, but sometimes their communities see any topic of equity as an assault on their "traditions" (or, in one example from their article, they say superintendents are bringing Critical Race Theory to their community when they talk about...
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Jeff Utecht Envisions the Future of Education: Charting Tomorrow's Course
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INTRO: In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, , educational futurist and podcast host of , joins me in conversation. We reflect on the intersections of tradition and transformation, innovation and integration. We delve into Jeff's insights and experiences, and how he helps educators navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing world. In the first part, we talk about topics like esports, , and AI. In the second part, Jeff talks about a time he looked to the future for everyone else, and forgot to do it for himself and his career. My takeaway is it is clear, Jeff talks about what is...
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Imperfect Leaders! My book, An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is available on Amazon.com. If there is no hyperlink to follow, please go to Amazon.com or peterstiepleman.com. You can order it there.
Intro: Hello Imperfect Leaders. Sometimes, when I am listening to a podcast, I hear the host say, “This week, we’re only playing part 1 of a two-part podcast.” And I think to myself, “Do they really have that much good material to warrant two weeks or are they just being lazy??” Most of the time, it’s really because the guest does have a lot of good examples to share. That’s definitely the case this week with my guest, Joe Santana.
You’re really going to enjoy Joe (not in the sense of when your mother would tell you you'll be so happy if you got a haircut - oh, was that just me?). I mean it, you REALLY are going to enjoy this episode and the follow up next week.
In Part 1, you are going to learn more about Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and why they really are important for any organization, especially for school districts. Thanks for tuning in!
Bio: Joe Santana is Chairman of CDO PowerCircle, an association of top DEI leaders. Joe is also the creator and host of the award-winning ERG PowerTalk podcast reaching over 300 million listeners AND he is also an author of many articles and books, including his latest, Supercharge Your ERG’s Tips to Power-up Your ERG/BRG Strategy. His work has been published in multiple languages.
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An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at www.human-centeredleaders.com.
Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.
Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.