230 episodes
Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons Bret Anderson
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This podcast is based upon lessons learned in my 31 years of experience in education--21 as a principal. I spent 10 years turning around a high poverty school, and left to start Nebraska's first focus school--a year-round extended day program centered on leadership, technology and communication. It was named by Harvard's One Nation, Indivisible publication as one of the most innovative and successful schools in the country.
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The Empowerment Network
This episode talks about The Empowerment Network and the upcoming rebuilding the village conference. It highlights the school we started that has become a model for the Cradle to Career initiative.
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Connections Elevate Pt. II
This episode continues the discussion around relationships and making strong connections with students. This can in turn, increase engagement and interest in school.
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Connections Elevate Pt. I
This episode discusses the key factor of relationships with students and the role strong connections make. Staff can build, maintain and restore relationships to keep school engagement high.
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Compliments Make A Difference
This episode stresses the power of a leader’s words and how compliments can help your positive culture.
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I need to meet with who?
This episode discusses the importance of having difficult conversations and addressing issues at the onset. Leaders can make these situations as opportunities to make connections.
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A Leader’s Resiliency
The episode talks about having the power to bounce back after setbacks. Being able to see a positive path and seeing obstacles as growth opportunities can make the difference!