Be The Leader You Deserve

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Be The Leader You Deserve Podcast

Being a school leader can be challenging, demanding, and oftentimes lonely. Achieving excellence through high standards and a positive culture is something we all strive to accomplish. Throughout our journey, we have all had that one leader who inspired us to be the best we can be. The mission of this podcast is to inspire you to ask yourself, "Are YOU the leader YOU deserve, and what are you doing about it?"

  1. 07/04/2023

    S7 E38 - Leadership Grace

    In this episode I check in with all of you, share updates and discuss the importance of leaders giving themself grace.

    9 min

  2. 24/03/2023

    S7 E37 - Leadership that Focuses on Adult SEL

    In this episode I chat with Connor Kem, principal of Lake Mills Elementary School, located in Lake Mills, Iowa. Connor is a relationship driven, high energy, and goal focused principal who understands the importance of high expectations for his students, staff and himself. Connor discusses the importance of SEL for staff and shares ideas for how to build resiliency, including Full Value Contracts and High Five Fridays.

    47 min

  3. 10/03/2023

    S7 E36 - How to Be a Leader Who Moves in Excellence

    In this episode I chat with Dr. Kristal Pollard Epting principal of Flowood Elementary School located in Flowood Mississippi.  Kristal is a transformational leader & change agent and is fiercely committed to “Move In Excellence.”  She reminds us about the importance of inspecting what we expect and discusses ways to engage all stakeholders in understanding the common language of excellence.

    35 min

  4. 24/02/2023

    S7 E35 - The Best Ideas Are the Stolen Ideas - The Power of Professional Networking

    In this episode I chat with Dr. Jenni Hayes, proud principal of Grandview Elementary School located in Higginsville, Missouri. Jenni’s passion for leading and learning are contagious as she shares so many amazing strategies and resources for effective and impactful leadership.  Jenni discusses the importance of knowing yourself as a leader and implications for what to do with that knowledge. Jenni also reminds us that the best ideas are the stolen ones and shares lots of ways to connect with others through professional networking.

    52 min

  5. 17/02/2023

    S7 E34 - How to Make Others Feel Like They Are the Only One in the Room

    In this episode I chat with Shena Ivory Brown or “Principal IB” as her students of  Harper Park Middle School located in Leesburg, Virginia call her.  We discuss the importance of being an active, present listener and the impact it has on coaching conversations. Shena also shares time management tips and provides ideas for ways leaders can “share their sunshine.”

    28 min

  6. 10/02/2023

    S7 E33 - Who You Are Is How You Lead

    In this episode I chat with Dr. Tyler Cook, principal of Klein Elementary located in Erie, Pennsylvania who shares valuable insights about creating and maintaining a school culture that protects relationships and is grounded in core values.  Tyler reminds us that our response is always our responsibility and provides insight about how to make decisions about what is right versus what is easy.

    43 min

  7. 03/02/2023

    S7 E32 - Courageous Conversations that Increase Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging

    In this episode I chat with Dr. Dennis Williams Jr, principal of Hatboro-Horsham High School located in Horsham, PA.  We talk about the importance of access and opportunity and steps leaders can take to ensure they aren’t unintentionally asking students to leave their culture at the door. Dennis also shares strategies and resources for advancing equity and measuring impact.

    54 min

  8. 27/01/2023

    S7 E31 - Small School, Big Heart - How to Help All Kids Succeed at the Game of School

    In this episode I chat with Mike Astudillo, principal of Columbia Elementary located in Annadale, Va who shares his journey of how he became the principal of the school he attended as an elementary student.  Mike discusses ways he showcases his school so that the entire community understands their mission of being a “small school with a big heart.”  Mike also discusses the importance of seeing the greatness in every student and shares lots of great take-aways for helping all students succeed at the game of school.

    1h 7m
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Being a school leader can be challenging, demanding, and oftentimes lonely. Achieving excellence through high standards and a positive culture is something we all strive to accomplish. Throughout our journey, we have all had that one leader who inspired us to be the best we can be. The mission of this podcast is to inspire you to ask yourself, "Are YOU the leader YOU deserve, and what are you doing about it?"

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  • Creator
    Jill Handley
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jill Handley
  • Show Website
    Be The Leader You Deserve

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