The Assistant Principal Podcast

Frederick Buskey
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The Assistant Principal Podcast

A bi-weekly podcast to improve the quality of life and leadership for assistant principals.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Turbulence

    We are in a moment of significant change. There’s a lot of instability and unpredictability and people don’t know what’s going to happen – good, bad, or indifferent. We don’t know what all of the announced or teased policy changes mean or if they are going to take effect.  This environment creates a situation where we have lots of turbulence in schools, so today we’re going to unpack what turbulence is, how it fits with the six dimensions model, and start to think a little bit about how as leaders we respond to keep everybody safe and create better outcomes for kids. Sponsorship: I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12.  IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.  And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more.  It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. Close Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers! Frederick’s Links: Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting  Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a  The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

    19 min

  2. FEB 11

    Be the Mirror with Tequila Lamar

    Description: Today’s guest is Tequila Lamar. The name should be familiar to you because I just featured my first interview with Tequila as the “Greatest Episode of All Time.” And now she’s back and now this episode may be my new favorite of all time. We will of course build on our previous discussion of imposter syndrome, but there is so much more in this episode. It is packed with wisdom, humanity, joy, and love. Today’s show will leave you feeling inspired and optimistic. Guest Bio: Tequila Lamar is the NYC Partnerships & Outreach Lead at Google.org, and is a driving force behind New York City's social impact initiatives related to knowledge, skills, and learning. A passionate advocate for excellence and equity in tech education, Tequila actively addresses disparities in AI, computer science, and digital skills education. With a focus on improving access and fostering a sense of belonging in computer science, she designs and executes programs that aim to amplify the representation of underrepresented groups in the tech industry. Known for her exceptional communication skills and ability to build strong relationships, Tequila is not only a mentor and coach but also a sought-after speaker and panelist on education, technology, and leadership topics. Tequila holds a Master's degree in Education and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida A&M University. Her well-rounded approach and unwavering passion for education make her an invaluable asset in advancing social impact. Warmup questions: We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?What have you learned at Google (or new job) that you wish you had known as a principal?Questions/Topics/Prompts how we fill in the blanks of why something happened or why somebody did something, or ignored us, or whatever. Digging into how destructive it can be when our imposter begins creating stories to explain things that we simply don't have all tho info on.Supporting others with imposter syndrome Closing questions: What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work… Sponsorship: I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12.  IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.  And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more.  It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. Close Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers! Tequila’s links: Helpful resources for combatting imposter syndrome The Imposter Cure: Beat insecurities and gain self-belief by Dr. Jessamy HibberdOwn Your Greatness: Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life by Dr. Lisa Orbé-AustinImpostor Syndrome Institute Frederick’s Links: Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting  Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a  The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

    1h 2m

  3. FEB 4

    #238: Can Adults Just Act Like Adults? With Frederick

    | A couple weeks ago in one of my daily emails I asked for people’s experiences, perspectives, and questions about culture. A reader responded:  As far as culture, my main frustration is a lack of initiative I notice in some of our adult, professional faculty members...  Behaviors like not arriving on time for a duty, being unwilling to contact parents (or reply to parent contacts), and walking past litter on the hallway floor are my frustration.  My question is how to make it the norm in our school to be proactive and to take initiative?  So, what does this mean when the adults aren’t behaving like… well, adults?  The question to begin with is not “what can we do?” The question to start with is “Why is this happening?” Celebration: Weather over 60 degrees and sunny enough to make hiking a joy! Prelude: Who is a leader One challenge many leaders and potential leaders face is they don’t “seem” or “feel” like leaders. This comes from a relatively narrow conception in our culture about what makes a leader. An overreliance on decision-making and charisma, as well as our culturally engrained images of the leader archetype, hamper our ability to encourage and develop leaders with a diverse set of skills.  A participant in one of my recent trainings shared a 2020 article from Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. (link in show notes). The authors (Mueller, Jennifer S., Goncalo, Jack and Kamdar, Dishan) stated in their abstract: Study 1shows creative idea expression is negatively related to perceptions of leadership potential in a sample of employees working in jobs that required creative problem solving.  Study 2 shows that participants randomly instructed to express creative solutions during an interaction are viewed as having lower leadership potential.  A third scenario study replicated this finding showing that participants attributed less leadership potential to targets expressing creative ideas, except when the “charismatic” leader prototype was activated. In sum, we show that the negative association between expressing creative ideas and leadership potential is robust and underscores an important but previously unidentified bias against selecting effective leaders. Simple translation: Creative people aren’t perceived as leaders unless they have high charisma… Full disclosure: I did not read and evaluate the entire article but their thesis is consistent with other research and my own observations and experiences. Stepping back, I wonder, in what context would creative problem solving not be a big advantage? And yet, the research suggests we are not inclined to view creative problem-solving as a desirable leadership characteristic.  Maybe it is the same for people who are really good at asking questions? Or for people who are great at helping people collaborate with each other? Or maybe people who are great at helping others learn to lead? The challenge we face is that we have a narrow set of criteria we use, at a cultural level, to determine what leaders should be like. We have been conditioned to think about leaders in terms of a few specific characteristics like vision and decisiveness. In pre-defining what constitutes leadership, we limit the possibilities for nurturing leadership in the majority of people around us. The point I’m trying to make is that if we can look at people’s strengths and seek to put people in position to leverage those strengths, we all win. I hope this all makes sense – it did to me when I write it but now, I’m not so sure 🤣 The Big Idea Recap the situation Symptoms versus problems Pause: have you ever had a job, or a period of time, when you were just going through the motions? And if you have not, have you had people you respect take their foot off the gas and coast? What would explain this? Physical healthTraumaResponsibilities outside workFeeling hopeless at workFeeling lost at workFeeling like you don’t matter How we respond depends on the underlying problem.  Let’s look at what could be going wrong from an alignment perspective, in other words, let’s think about the negative behavior as being a reflection of a poor culture. We know culture is a translation of the degree of alignment, so what could be out of alignment? Purpose Mission/purpose feels broken or hollow’ Mission is not focused on kids Friction between purpose and leaders’ actions A personal purpose that trumps the school’s purpose Understanding the purpose behind the activity Structures Schedules are too tight Excessive duties and tasks (also a purpose and resource problem) Structures inhibit certain behaviors, like finding opportunities to call parents Lack of support or clear expectations or processes Resources Time – too much to do Attention – too many different things to do People Knowledge and skills: how to call home Dispositions: maybe it doesn’t matter if I’m late; or a way of demonstrating dissatisfaction Health caused by poor working conditions or stressors outside of school  But… we don’t know the cause, and of course it may be different for different teachers.  So now what? Sponsor spot… The way to answer why is to learn. There are many ways, but I might begin this way… What’s going wellHave there been any surprises?Is there anything we could be doing differently? Once we find out what’s wrong we: Support teachers by bringing purpose, structures, and resources into alignment Purpose Check the alignment of our language and expectations around purpose? Are we prioritizing growing kids, or has a different set of priorities (test scores) crept in?Do we talk about and act on the idea that teachers are central to student success, that teachers have the power to change kids’ lives?Structures Review our discipline processes  - make the expectation of parent contact clear and explicit Implement school-wide common procedures Build in times to contact parents Resources Eliminate non-essential tasks Hire playground and lunch monitors to free up teacher time Protect teachers from time-consuming new initiatives Shave time off meetings to allow teachers to invest in parent contacts Grow them by helping their knowledge, skills, dispositions, and healt...

    32 min

  4. JAN 28

    Helping Teachers Call Home With Jamie Brown

    In May, on episode 199, I had Jamie Brown on the show and he took us through a very simple but effective script for having a restorative conversation with a student. That show was re-aired at the end of December as my favorite show of 2024. After the show, Jamie and I discussed how APs can help new teachers become better at conversation – not just with students, but also with parents. We decided to dedicate an episode to helping you to help your teachers by modeling how to teach your early career teachers to make a positive call home.  You will here some repetition throughout the show as we have the same basic discussion in three different relationships: Administrator to student Teacher to student Teacher to parent By the end of today’s show, you will have a script to share with your teachers and the main points you will need to model and teach the technique to your teachers.  Guest Bio:  | Jamie is a champion of Student Leadership and Character Education. His passion for promoting student-driven leadership led to the development of the 1st District-Wide PEER Leadership program in NJ Public School education. Jamie earned a National Promising Practice from Character.org for ACCEPT University, a three-tiered Character Education assembly series promoting inclusion, acceptance, empathy and citizenship in schools. Jamie’s career includes working at a State and National School and District of Character, where he earned Teacher of the Year. He has served as both a building and District-Level Administrator, collaborating with the New Jersey Department of Education. Jamie is a proud author for Road to Awesome Publishing & Assistant Principal at Bluffton High School, SC. Warmup questions: We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do? Questions/Topics/Prompts Making a positive contact homeScriptModelSupports for getting it done Choose - who/how to identify How APs can help The final layer – debriefing with the teacher Closing questions: What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work… Sponsorship: I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12.  IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.  And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more.  It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. Close Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you so consider email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connecting with me on LinkedIn.My new book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, is now available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.Cheers! Guest links: www.JamieBrownLeadership.com LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: (@JamieBrownLeadership) Twitter: @leadership_jb Frederick’s Links: Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting  Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a  The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

    51 min

  5. JAN 23

    Culture Questions From Claude Part II

    236: Culture Questions From Claude Part II Show Description:  | Last week I asked Claude AI to give me 12 questions I could answer that would help elaborate on school culture. We answered the first six questions last week and will do the second batch of six this week.  I have to say, I was quite impressed by the quality of the questions. As was the case last week, I have not read or prepped for the questions, so we will see if Claude can continue to impress.  As a reminder, here was my prompt…  …I'd like to do this show as a Q and A. I would like you, Claude, to represent my assistant principal (AP) listeners. Pretend you are a panel of several APs and you are interviewing me. Please come up with 12 questions related to school culture. Please include some questions that make it easy for me to give examples, and make suggestions for remedying common issues in a school's culture.  Okay, let’s go!  Celebrations: My Ohio State Buckeyes: From fear to fun The Big Idea I am answering these questions cold, because I wanted to feel like I was being interviewed. "Dr. Buskey, we hear a lot about 'culture' but it seems really abstract. How do you define school culture in a way that actually helps us understand what we're dealing with?"  "I'm seeing low morale among our teachers, especially the veterans. What are some warning signs of culture issues that we should be looking out for?"  "Can you give us a specific example of how misalignment between different parts of a school system creates culture problems? Maybe something you've seen in your work with schools?"  "As a new AP, I feel like I have very limited authority to make changes. What are some small but meaningful ways we can start influencing culture from our position?"  "We're dealing with a lot of new teachers who came through alternative certification. How does this impact school culture, and what can we do to support them while maintaining high expectations?"  "I've noticed that different grade levels or departments in our school seem to have their own micro-cultures. Should we try to create one unified culture, or is some variation okay?"  "When you talk about aligning resources, what does that actually look like in practice? Can you walk us through an example?"  "We implemented several new initiatives this year, and teachers are overwhelmed. How can we tell if we're asking too much of our teachers?"  "What role do you think physical spaces play in school culture? Our building is old and not very inspiring - how much does that matter?"  "Can you share a success story of a school that significantly improved its culture? What were the key steps they took?"  "Sometimes it feels like external pressures - testing mandates, parent complaints, district initiatives - really damage our culture. How can we protect our teachers while still meeting these demands?"  "How do you balance being supportive of teachers with maintaining high expectations? Sometimes it feels like focusing too much on teacher well-being means accepting lower standards." Summarizing (The big takeaway) How I think Claude did with these questions… If there is a question you have about school culture, that you think maybe Claude missed, I would love to hear it. If you think I got something wrong, please let me know. I appreciate you investing your valuable time with me, on our journey together. I have written the introduction to A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Culture and I’ve posted it on a hidden page on my website. If you are interested, you can go to https://www.frederickbuskey.com/culture and read it. It’s just the intro, so nothing earth shattering, but it is a way I can say thank you for listening. Sponsorship: I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12.  IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.  And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more.  It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. Close Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership: Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for others Be fully present Ask reflective questions And then just listen Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening. Have a great rest of the week!Cheers! Frederick’s Links: Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting  Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a  The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0...

    31 min

  6. JAN 21

    Culture Questions From Claude Part I

    235: Culture Questions From Claude Part I Show Description: Two weeks ago, I did a show that described how school culture is a byproduct of the degree of alignment between people, purpose, structures, and resources. High alignment – good culture. Low alignment – poor culture. I also shared in that episode that I have begun working on my next book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Culture, so you are going to be getting a heavy dose of podcasts related to building a strong school culture. I think that is a good thing.I had originally planned to do a more detailed podcast focused on the six dimensions of organizations, but I haven’t been able to get excited about that. So instead, I turned to my friend, Claude AI, with the following prompt:Claude, I host a podcast for assistant principals. Many of my listeners are in years 1-3, so they are still inexperienced leaders. I want to do a show about how to influence school culture. I will be using the framework I've developed called the Six Dimensions or Organizations, which says that inner forces result from the alignment or misalignment of people, purpose, structures, and resources.Instead of just laying out the frameworks, as I did in the Building Culture Whole Show Transcript (in the project knowledge), I'd like to do this show as a Q and A. I would like you, Claude, to represent my assistant principal (AP) listeners. Pretend you are a panel of several APs and you are interviewing me. Please come up with 12 questions related to school culture. Please include some questions that make it easy for me to give examples, and make suggestions for remedying common issues in a school's culture.What questions do think Claude will ask on your behalf? Stay tuned. Celebrations: Snow days and giving ourselves permission to breathe and Gwen editing the pod. The Big Idea I am answering these questions cold, because I wanted to feel like I was being interviewed. "Dr. Buskey, we hear a lot about 'culture' but it seems really abstract. How do you define school culture in a way that actually helps us understand what we're dealing with?"  "I'm seeing low morale among our teachers, especially the veterans. What are some warning signs of culture issues that we should be looking out for?"  "Can you give us a specific example of how misalignment between different parts of a school system creates culture problems? Maybe something you've seen in your work with schools?"  "As a new AP, I feel like I have very limited authority to make changes. What are some small but meaningful ways we can start influencing culture from our position?"  "We're dealing with a lot of new teachers who came through alternative certification. How does this impact school culture, and what can we do to support them while maintaining high expectations?"  "I've noticed that different grade levels or departments in our school seem to have their own micro-cultures. Should we try to create one unified culture, or is some variation okay?"  Summarizing (The big takeaway) How I think Claude did with these questions… If there is a question you have about school culture, that you think maybe Claude missed, I would love to hear it. If you think I got something wrong, please let me know. I appreciate you investing your valuable time with me, on our journey together. I have written the introduction to A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Culture and I’ve posted it on a hidden page on my website. If you are interested, you can go to https://www.frederickbuskey.com/culture and read it. It’s just the intro, so nothing earth shattering, but it is a way I can say thank you for listening. Sponsorship: I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12.  IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.  And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more.  It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. Close Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers! Frederick’s Links: Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting  Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a  The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

    34 min

  7. JAN 7

    Leading an Ethical School with Dr. Nason Lollar

    #234: Leading an Ethical School with Dr. Nason Lollar   Description: Today’s guest has developed a framework and language around professional conduct, which he defines as “my contribution to our culture of learning.” Cool. And what else is cool, is that you will hear, in slightly different terms, some of my core talking points around supporting and growing teachers, being present and listening, and, of course, working in quadrant 2 by managing your priorities, not your time.   Guest Bio: Having served twenty-four years in the field of education, Dr. Nason Lollar has leveraged those experiences into his first book, The Five Principles of Educator Professionalism. Nason began his career in the classroom, serving as a high school math and social studies teacher and as a baseball coach for fourteen years. He then transitioned to administration, serving as a high school assistant principal for nine years. He currently serves as a principal of the Madison Career & Technical Center in Madison County, Mississippi. His journey as a student of Educational Leadership began with graduate work at Mississippi College, and culminated with a Doctorate of Education from William Carey University in 2018. In 2023, Nason was honored by the Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals as state Assistant Principal of the Year.     Warmup questions: ·      We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today? ·      Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?     Questions/Topics/Prompts Brief overview and discussion around each principleo   Teaching and learning always come first. o   Remain vigilant to safety concerns. o   Understand the power of communication. o   Seek balance. o   Take ownership of your morale.   Discussion on how administrators help teachers follow the principles    Closing questions: ·      What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at? ·      If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be? ·      Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners? ·      Where can people learn more about you and your work…   Sponsorship: I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…   Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12.  IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.    And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more.  It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.       Close ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me. ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ ·      I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn. ·      If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. ·      Remember the secret to good leadership: o   Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for others o   Be fully present o   Ask reflective questions o   And then just listen o   Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening. ·      Have a great rest of the week! ·      Cheers!   Guest links: https://nasonlollar.wordpress.com/  On X: @nasonlollar     Frederick’s Links: Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

    52 min

  8. 12/30/2024

    Greatest Episode of All Time: Imposter Syndrome

    #233: Imposter Syndrome (Greatest Episode of All Time)   There is a very brief intro to this, my favorite episode of all time!   Originally released in May, 2023…     Let’s face it, you aren’t cut out for this job. You are in over your head, and soon everyone will discover it! What were you even thinking? You can’t help your teachers grow. You should never have done this, and you will certainly never make it to the next level.   Ouch – such terrible thoughts! There is a diagnosis for this kind of negative thinking and it is called imposter syndrome – the feeling that, despite everything you have achieved, you are somehow not fit to do the job you are doing.   If you, like me, are one of those afflicted souls, stay tuned. We are going to turn imposter syndrome on its head! If you have never suffered from imposter syndrome, you need to listen to this episode because many of your colleagues do suffer from it.     Sponsorship: I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…   Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12.  IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.    And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more.  It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.       Close ·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me. ·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ ·      I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn. ·      If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html ·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. ·      Remember the secret to good leadership: o   Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for others o   Be fully present o   Ask reflective questions o   And then just listen o   Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening. ·      Have a great rest of the week! ·      Cheers!   Guest links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tequilalamar/       Frederick’s Links: Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

    42 min
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A bi-weekly podcast to improve the quality of life and leadership for assistant principals.

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  • Creator
    Frederick Buskey
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    237
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    © Strategic Leadership Consulting, LLC
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    The Assistant Principal Podcast

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