Episode 195 – Dig the well BEFORE you’re thirsty

EPISODE 195Dig the well BEFORE you’re thirstyBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Most leaders end up solving the same 4 or 5 problems over and over again.We know that certain problems are going to crop up so why do we allow them to catch us off guard? Builders anticipate challenges and solve them ahead of […]

Episode 194 – Are you in an abusive relationship with your boss?

EPISODE 194Are you in an abusive relationship with your boss?Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Sometimes a school or district culture can be so toxic that abusive behaviors seem almost normal.You do not have to accept abusive behaviors from your boss. You ALWAYS have other options.Whenever you let others keep you from fulfilling your full […]

Episode 193 – These 3 Things are Holding You Back

EPISODE 193These 3 Things are Holding You BackBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Leadership teaches you that you must be a certain personality or have certain traits in order to be a “good leader.” Buildership assures you that you already have and are everything you need in order to be a Builder.Leaders struggle to find […]

Episode 192 – The ONE solution to every “People Problem”

EPISODE 192The ONE solution to every “People Problem”Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:We often treat our people problems as if they are each a separate issue when in fact, all people problems have ONE cause and ONE solution.If you’re struggling with resistance and push-back with your staff, there’s a very simple reason why — […]

Episode 191 – Is True Staff Alignment Really Possible?

EPISODE 191Is True Staff Alignment Really Possible?Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:True staff alignment means that everyone on your staff is focused on doing the right work the right way in order to achieve success for 100% of your students.The reason that most initiatives fail is that your staff isn’t on the same page […]

Episode 190 – How to Get a Great Mentor

EPISODE 190How to Get a Great MentorBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:The right mentor can make all the difference. But the wrong mentor can destroy your confidence, impede your progress, and waste your time. Make sure that you choose the right person to be your mentor.If you want a great mentor, you need to […]

Episode 189 – The Secret to Getting Your Staff On Board

EPISODE 189The Secret to Getting Your Staff On BoardBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:When you’re rolling out a new initiative, you need to give your staff time to digest it. Remember, you’ve had weeks to think things through. They’ve literally had seconds. Give it time to sink in.When you step outside of yourself and […]

Episode 188 – My 5 Biggest Lessons of 2022

EPISODE 188My 5 Biggest Lessons of 2022Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:Sometimes the best way to get more accomplished is not by adding a NEW thing; it’s by taking something that no longer serves you off the table, freeing up the space for you to achieve what you really want. Having the right mentor allows […]

Episode 187 – Navigating the hidden power dynamics of being an administrator

EPISODE 187Navigating the hidden power dynamics of being an administratorBiggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:There is a real power dynamic that exists once you become an administrator. There’s not use hiding from it. But, if you understand it, you can find ways to keep it from ruining your relationships with your staff.When you are […]

Episode 186 – Is your school “on mission?”

EPISODE 186Is your school “on mission?”Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:If your vision isn’t powered by a compelling “why” (your mission), it loses its impact.Your mission modifies your vision. It’s what gives your vision meaning and purpose.Although your vision is the sexy part of your school purpose, your mission is what helps you pursue […]