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Dr. Ron Taylor's Imperfect Leader's Playbook: Integrity, Grace, and Trust

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Release Date: 12/10/2024

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Join me for a powerful conversation with Dr. Ronald Taylor, former superintendent and author of The Courage to Lead with Integrity for Equity, on the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader!

Dr. Taylor shares his remarkable journey in education, exploring the critical importance of equity, integrity, and courage in leadership. We discuss:

  • The impact of the Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) organization in providing equitable access to challenging high school courses for underserved students.
  • Practical strategies for school leaders to identify and address equity gaps using data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
  • Dr. Taylor's personal experiences navigating the complexities of school integration and construction projects during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The crucial role of honesty and transparency in building trust with the community, especially during times of crisis.
  • The importance of courage in making difficult decisions and advocating for what is right, even when facing opposition.

Dr. Taylor's insights are invaluable for any leader seeking to create more equitable and just systems. Tune in to this episode of An Imperfect Leader to hear this inspiring conversation!

Also, check out Ron's book, The Courage to Lead with Integrity for Equity.

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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.imperfectleader.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.