An Imperfect Leader with Doug Reeves: Coaching, Courage, and Classroom Connections
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 12/24/2024
Quintin Shepherd: Owning the Complexity of Leadership
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
Have you ever felt like the traditional leadership models just don't fit? 🤔 Then you NEED to listen to our latest episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast with the incredible . 🎧 We dive deep into #transformational #leadership, the power of language, and how to truly connect with your #community. 🤝 Here are 4️⃣ things you absolutely should listen for: 💡The distinction between "#complicated" and "#complex" problems: Learn why applying a "one right way" approach to complex issues can backfire. 💡The power of "#feedforward" vs. "#feedback":...
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An Imperfect Leader with Doug Reeves: Coaching, Courage, and Classroom Connections
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
📢 The tree is lit and the cookies have been set out for Santa. It's the perfect time to tune in to an amazing remastered encore episode with on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! 🎧 We dive deep into crucial topics for today's education leaders. Here are some key takeaways: 1️⃣ Theme 1: The Urgent Need for Safety 🛡️ Doug highlighted the intense pressures educators face, from social media attacks to in-person intimidation. Quote: "If we don't make our profession a safe place to be, then what we think today is a teacher shortage and an administrator...
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Small Town, Big Decisions: Casey Hallgarth Leads with Heart in Rural Oregon
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
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Dr. Ron Taylor's Imperfect Leader's Playbook: Integrity, Grace, and Trust
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
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The Power of Listening: Jerry Almendarez on Leadership, Collaboration, and Embracing Imperfection
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
🎙️Join us for this insightful conversation with Jerry Almendarez, Superintendent of Santa Ana Unified School District Jerry's leadership journey provided valuable takeaways, especially regarding school improvement initiatives: The Power of Student Voice 🗣️: Jerry emphasized the importance of incorporating student perspectives in decision-making processes. He shared a compelling anecdote about how pausing a graduate profile rollout to conduct student listening sessions led to crucial insights and ultimately, a more impactful outcome. Resisting Quick Decisions 🛑: Jerry...
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Be Caught Trying with Samir Goel: A Conversation on Leadership and Gratitude (Encore +)
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
INTRO: It's Thanksgiving week, and what better time to reflect on the things we're grateful for? 🙏 This week, we're sharing an encore episode (with before and after commentary with Jamie Almanzán) that truly embodies the spirit of gratitude. 🍂 Join me as I speak with Samir Goel, co-founder and co-CEO of Esusu, a company dedicated to dismantling barriers to housing for working families. What truly resonated with me was Samir's moral focus and his commitment to creating win-win solutions. 🙌 Whether it's through Esusu's mission to helps individuals build credit or the rent...
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Beyond the Default Setting: Larry Dake on Embracing Imperfection, Cultivating Growth
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
In this episode of An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast, Dr. Larry Dake, Superintendent of the Chenango Valley Central School District, shares invaluable lessons learned throughout his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of: Relationships: Building strong relationships with staff, students, and families is crucial for effective leadership. Dr. Dake highlights the power of visibility and accessibility, advocating for "management by walking around" to foster meaningful connections and gain valuable insights. Empathy: Leaders must approach challenging...
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When Education Wins, We All Win: A Conversation with Vikas Pota
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
It was an honor to have as our guest on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast 🎧 🎙️ We had a fantastic conversation about T4 Education, the World's Best School Prize, and the importance of recognizing and celebrating the amazing work happening in schools around the globe. Here are four key takeaways: Shining a Spotlight on Success: Prizes are a powerful way to recognize the achievements of entire school communities, not just individuals. This recognition can inspire others, attract resources, and drive systemic change. 🏆 The Power of...
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Tony Aylsworth Builds Trust and Teaches Us How Every Vote Counts
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
It's Election Day! Make sure you get out there and make your voice heard-- every vote counts! 🎧 In this encore episode of An Imperfect Leader, we feature , Superintendent of Pleasantville Community Schools in Pleasantville, Iowa. Tony shares valuable insights from his leadership journey, including: The Power of Collective Aspiration: Tony discusses how he works with his school community to define shared images of success and create pathways for students to thrive. He highlights the importance of character education, emphasizing service and community engagement. Leading Through Uncertainty:...
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Dr. Kim Hartmann's Recipe for Outcome-Focused School Boards: Trust
An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast
Join us as we sit down with , CEO of KCH Solutions and former school board member, for a conversation about building trust, fostering collaboration, and navigating the complexities of school leadership. Kim shares invaluable insights from her experience in both the corporate and education worlds, including: 🔑 The critical link between trust and outcomes: When trust is present, school boards focus on results. When trust is lacking, they get bogged down in process. 🤝 Strategies for building high-performing teams: Discover the power of team psychological safety, a key ingredient for...
info_outline📢 The tree is lit and the cookies have been set out for Santa. It's the perfect time to tune in to an amazing remastered encore episode with Douglas Reeves on An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast! 🎧 We dive deep into crucial topics for today's education leaders. Here are some key takeaways:
1️⃣ Theme 1: The Urgent Need for Safety 🛡️ Doug highlighted the intense pressures educators face, from social media attacks to in-person intimidation. Quote: "If we don't make our profession a safe place to be, then what we think today is a teacher shortage and an administrator shortage is going to be a Sunday school picnic".
2️⃣ Theme 2: The Power of Coaching 🧑🏫 Doug stressed the importance of coaches being present in the classroom to provide authentic feedback. Quote: "It's only coaching if you're in the game with children present".
3️⃣ Theme 3: Embracing Imperfection and Learning from Mistakes 💡 The conversation emphasized that leaders are not perfect, and that admitting mistakes is essential for growth. Quote: "The essential part of systems thinking is admitting what you don't know, so you can look for other connections".
🔑 Supporting Leaders is Crucial: It's more important than ever to support our educational leaders who are facing unprecedented challenges.
👂 Listen to the full episode for more insights and don't miss my conversation with Jamie Almanzán!
#ImperfectLeader #Leadership #Education #DougReeves #Superintendents #Coaching #TeacherSupport #EdLeadership #Vulnerability #GrowthMindset
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Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley.
Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.
