Leadership Thoughts

Vijay Manuel
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I’ll be sharing stories, experiences, lessons learned, and the resulting leadership values through my 25 years as a teacher, pastor, board member, vice principal, principal, and Head of School.

Episodes

  1. 06/05/2021

    Abbotsford Superintendent Kevin Godden

    A chat including Kevin’s road to Superintendent as a Jamaican born Canadian, passion for Learning Support Services, guiding values, and supporting Indigenous students and families in the education system.

    Abbotsford Superintendent Kevin Godden

  2. 05/26/2021

    Key attributes needed to lead well in today’s climate

    Vijay shares the four key attributes that he believes are essential to lead effectively within the climate we all find ourselves in today

  3. 05/10/2021

    Police Chief Mike Serr - Leading through professional and personal crisis

    Police Chief Mike Serr speaks about leading through professional crisis, the murder of Constable John Davidson, and personal crisis, the loss of his 19-year-old son, Aiden, seven days later. Chief Serr also responds to the impact on and response by the APD due to the calls to ‘defund the police’ in the United States.

    Police Chief Mike Serr - Leading through professional and personal crisis

  4. 04/30/2021

    Sweat the Small Stuff

    I have learned the importance of taking care of the ‘small stuff’ because this actually reduces the volume of ‘big stuff’ that you have to deal with.

  5. 04/23/2021

    The impact of a COVID year on Project Based People

    Considering how a relentless and seemingly never-ending pandemic impacts those of us who are driven by identifying problems, fixing issues, and completing projects.

    The impact of a COVID year on Project Based People

  6. 04/16/2021

    The importance of making a good first impression

    I share a story of when I had just started as a Teacher Teaching on Call and what I’ve learned about making a good first impression.

    The importance of making a good first impression

  7. 04/07/2021

    Lessons from the Fire Chief - Don Beer

    Chatting with the recently retired Abbotsford Fire Chief, Don Beer.

    Lessons from the Fire Chief - Don Beer

  8. 04/01/2021

    Reflecting on the COVID-19 year

    A good chat with my guest, Shawn Burkinshaw, the principal of MEI Elementary School.

    Reflecting on the COVID-19 year

  9. 03/24/2021

    Stop to chat!

    My first podcast sharing an important experience that helped shape who I am as a leader. The experience took place while I was doing my Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership.

    Stop to chat!
  • 9 Episodes

About

I’ll be sharing stories, experiences, lessons learned, and the resulting leadership values through my 25 years as a teacher, pastor, board member, vice principal, principal, and Head of School.

Information

  • Creator
    Vijay Manuel
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vijay Manuel
  • Show Website
    Leadership Thoughts