Beyond the Default Setting: Larry Dake on Embracing Imperfection, Cultivating Growth

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 situations with empathy, understanding the perspectives of all involved, particularly families facing crises. 
• Growth Mindset: Embracing imperfection and vulnerability is key to leadership growth. Dr. Dake encourages a willingness to learn, acknowledging that no one has all the answers. This humility fosters collaboration, allowing leaders to tap into the collective wisdom of their teams.

Tune in to learn from Dr. Dake's experiences and discover how embracing imperfection can lead to stronger, more human-centered leadership.

#leadership #education #podcast #relationships #empathy #growthmindset #imperfectleader

CURSING DISCLAIMER: I do curse at one point when we're discussing complicated vs complex. It's at minute marker 6:15. 😳

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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.