Leading Before the Title

For multilingual learners, correction is not just about pronunciation—it can shape confidence, identity, and belonging. In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto shares a personal reflection on growing up as an English learner and how public correction and peer reactions impacted his willingness to speak. He offers practical ways educators can support pronunciation without dimin...

Icebreakers are meant to build connection—but too often, they feel like filler. In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto challenges educators and leaders to rethink how professional learning begins. He explores why traditional icebreakers can undermine purpose, and how small, intentional shifts can create openings that both build trust and move the work forward. A practical ref...

An interview invitation can feel exciting—but strong leadership judgment starts before you say yes. In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto shares a practical framework for preparing for leadership interviews with clarity and intention. From evaluating school context to telling authentic leadership stories and asking questions that protect your future self, this episode refram...

In schools, it is easy to mistake constant activity for meaningful progress. Meetings, emails, and daily demands can fill every hour of the day, leaving little space for the work that actually improves teaching and learning. In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto reflects on the discipline of focusing on what truly matters in educational leadership. He explores how leaders ca...

In schools and leadership spaces, silence is rarely neutral. When direct work-related messages go unanswered, trust erodes, uncertainty grows, and professional culture begins to fray. In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto reflects on responsiveness as a leadership disposition. He explores why ghosting in professional contexts is more than a communication issue, how it create...

Artificial intelligence is changing how teachers plan lessons, assess learning, and provide feedback. But as technology becomes more capable, the question becomes clearer: what skills remain uniquely human? In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto introduces the C.A.R.E.S. framework —a model that highlights the human strengths educators must amplify in the age of AI: cultural c...

Every technology decision, from reply-all emails to slide design and shared links, communicates something about leadership — and not always what we intend. In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto explores six digital habits that create friction in schools and offers simple leadership moves to reduce confusion, respect others’ time, and build a culture of clarity and efficiency...

AI tools can generate polished writing in seconds. But leadership education is not about polished writing — it is about judgment, ethics, and contextual decision-making. In this episode of Leading Before the Title, Dr. Andy Szeto explores how to design AI-resistant assignments in educational leadership courses. Rather than banning AI, this episode focuses on redesigning assessment to emphasize pro...

AI promises speed, efficiency, and instant answers. But what happens when learning becomes too frictionless? In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto explores the idea of productive friction in the age of AI. Drawing on classroom examples and leadership reflections, he examines why certain forms of struggle, effort, and cognitive challenge are not obstacles to learning — they a...

Professional development is often well-intentioned but poorly designed — generic sessions, limited follow-up, and little differentiation for teachers’ real needs. In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto explores how AI can help redesign professional learning so it becomes more personalized, responsive, and actionable. From streamlining planning to supporting continuous coachin...

Silence is never neutral in leadership. In schools, an unanswered email can quickly turn into hesitation, second-guessing, and stalled momentum. In this episode of Leading Before the Title , Dr. Andy Szeto explores email responsiveness as a leadership disposition — not a productivity hack. You will hear why digital silence shapes trust and culture, and what practical moves leaders can use to stay...

AI tools are everywhere in education right now. But before signing a contract, school leaders need to slow down and ask better questions. In this episode of Leading Before the Title, Dr. Andy Szeto unpacks five critical questions every school leader should ask before purchasing AI tools. From clarifying the real problem you are trying to solve, to ensuring usability, adoption, pilot testing, and a...

In this episode of Leading Before the Title, Dr. Andy Szeto unpacks how school leaders can turn qualitative data — open-ended survey responses, reflections, and narrative feedback — into clear, actionable decisions. Instead of skimming comments or reducing them to a few quotes, he shares a practical six-step process to move from voice to strategy. If you collect feedback but struggle to translate...