42 min

From Striving to Thriving SEEing to Lead

    • Education

Dr. Karavedas is an experienced leader with over 25 years of executive-level leadership in independent schools and nonprofits.  With a Masters in Education and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Dr. Karavedas actively teaches as a Professor at Bachelors and Masters levels.  She currently holds the position of Director of Research and New Program Development at Orange Lutheran High School where she is responsible for development and oversight of the school’s flexible learning options and pathways exploring innovation in education.

With a strong academic and research focus on development of middle management  leaders for next level leadership, Dr. Karavedas has multiple publications and presentations on a variety of topics including Becoming Your Own Leader, Impact and Influence of Mid-Level Leaders, Hiring, Training and Retaining Teachers, Women in Leadership, Developing Teacher Leaders, and Team Building 101, and more.   After multiple academic publications, Dr. Karavedas has recently  published her first book, From Striving to Thriving, as a practical guide for growth in leadership and life. 

Dr. Karavedas is also the owner of Karavedas Coaching and Consulting which provides individual and organizational coaching and consulting for leaders and teams at all levels.
Key Takeaways:
We have to start changing education by researching where we are headed instead of where we are and asking the right questions.Successful change for the future must be based on who the system is serving.Empowerment is not just everyone doing their own thing all the time. It needs to be within a framework.Decision tree structures are incredibly valuable and necessary to assist in in powering people. Use the diagram of an actual tree to simplify this process.If someone is equipped and empowered, engagement almost comes naturally.If you're spending a lot of time and energy trying to get out of a place, you probably aren't leading very well where you are.Stay in Touch:Striving to Thriving BookKaravedas Coaching and ConsultingSEEing to Lead Extras!
Like the content, want to be a guest, or know someone who would? Reach out to me on Twitter at @DrCSJones
Have you taken the time to order and read my latest book!
Seeing to Lead is filled with practical resources and personal stories to help you support, engage, and empower those you lead no matter your position!
Jimmy Casas said, "If you are a leader who is looking to support, engage and empower your staff, then SEEing to Lead, by Dr. Chris Jones, is a book you will want to pick up and read. Dr. Jones reminds us that building capacity and helping others achieve personal success is the key to elevating your organization and leaving a lasting impact."
Get your copy here! Don't forget to leave a rating and review for others. I would appreciate it!
Subscribe to My Newsletter!
We are all busy, often unsupported, and struggle to stay engaged! Here is a weekly resource that has something to support, engage, and empower you. Not to mention it saves you time by getting to the point! Increase your focus and become a better leader; no matter your position. Check it out here!
Get in touch to schedule me for a workshop or presentation!
Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on this podcast and leave a rating so others can benefit!

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by MyFlexLearning, the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. 

Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountability tool and reporting features, solve your challenges around getting kids where they need to be and understanding how flex time is spent. 

Make your flex time work for you. Visit myflexlearning.com/BE to learn more and receive $500 off the first year. 

Dr. Karavedas is an experienced leader with over 25 years of executive-level leadership in independent schools and nonprofits.  With a Masters in Education and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Dr. Karavedas actively teaches as a Professor at Bachelors and Masters levels.  She currently holds the position of Director of Research and New Program Development at Orange Lutheran High School where she is responsible for development and oversight of the school’s flexible learning options and pathways exploring innovation in education.

With a strong academic and research focus on development of middle management  leaders for next level leadership, Dr. Karavedas has multiple publications and presentations on a variety of topics including Becoming Your Own Leader, Impact and Influence of Mid-Level Leaders, Hiring, Training and Retaining Teachers, Women in Leadership, Developing Teacher Leaders, and Team Building 101, and more.   After multiple academic publications, Dr. Karavedas has recently  published her first book, From Striving to Thriving, as a practical guide for growth in leadership and life. 

Dr. Karavedas is also the owner of Karavedas Coaching and Consulting which provides individual and organizational coaching and consulting for leaders and teams at all levels.
Key Takeaways:
We have to start changing education by researching where we are headed instead of where we are and asking the right questions.Successful change for the future must be based on who the system is serving.Empowerment is not just everyone doing their own thing all the time. It needs to be within a framework.Decision tree structures are incredibly valuable and necessary to assist in in powering people. Use the diagram of an actual tree to simplify this process.If someone is equipped and empowered, engagement almost comes naturally.If you're spending a lot of time and energy trying to get out of a place, you probably aren't leading very well where you are.Stay in Touch:Striving to Thriving BookKaravedas Coaching and ConsultingSEEing to Lead Extras!
Like the content, want to be a guest, or know someone who would? Reach out to me on Twitter at @DrCSJones
Have you taken the time to order and read my latest book!
Seeing to Lead is filled with practical resources and personal stories to help you support, engage, and empower those you lead no matter your position!
Jimmy Casas said, "If you are a leader who is looking to support, engage and empower your staff, then SEEing to Lead, by Dr. Chris Jones, is a book you will want to pick up and read. Dr. Jones reminds us that building capacity and helping others achieve personal success is the key to elevating your organization and leaving a lasting impact."
Get your copy here! Don't forget to leave a rating and review for others. I would appreciate it!
Subscribe to My Newsletter!
We are all busy, often unsupported, and struggle to stay engaged! Here is a weekly resource that has something to support, engage, and empower you. Not to mention it saves you time by getting to the point! Increase your focus and become a better leader; no matter your position. Check it out here!
Get in touch to schedule me for a workshop or presentation!
Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on this podcast and leave a rating so others can benefit!

We’re thrilled to be sponsored by MyFlexLearning, the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. 

Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountability tool and reporting features, solve your challenges around getting kids where they need to be and understanding how flex time is spent. 

Make your flex time work for you. Visit myflexlearning.com/BE to learn more and receive $500 off the first year. 

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