Ken Williams

RUTHLESS EQUITY: A School Leadership Podcast with Ken Williams

Education EN ↓ 180 episodes

Explore the good, the bad, and sometimes ugly accounts of my journey as the leader of “THAT" school. Weekly episodes are shaped by the real, raw, unvarnished, and uncensored daily journal kept by author, speaker, coach, equity thought leader, and former school principal, Ken Williams of Unfold The Soul.

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Ken Williams

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Mission & Momentum Are Not Mine 31.01.2024 18:47

When you lead THAT School, you must aim Start With The CROWN, amid the chaos and dysfunction! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless E...

The Difference One Year Makes! 24.01.2024 17:54

It takes 3-5 years before we see change? Hogwash! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Lear...

Trying On New Clothes 17.01.2024 22:05

When you lead THAT School, you must try on new clothes before you're ready to wear them! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equ...

Ready, Fire, Aim! 10.01.2024 25:23

Don't Think. ACT! Let your actions do your thinking, baby! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo An...

Intimidation vs. Integrity: Part 2 03.01.2024 19:44

Part 2, and the drama continues with staff realignment and inappropriate central office interference! When you lead THAT School, you must aim HIGH amid the chaos and dysfunction! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠⁠Click...

Intimidation vs. Integrity: Part 1 27.12.2023 37:52

A big box of intimidation was placed at my feet, and there was no way to walk around, over, or away from it. As the LEADER, I had to deal with it! This is Part 1 of 2 baby! When you lead THAT School, you must aim HIGH amid the chaos and dysfunction! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Chec...

BEHAVIORS: Education's Black Mold 20.12.2023 32:38

In the end, EVERYTHING is connected. Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL...

It's MISSION, Never PERSONAL. 13.12.2023 25:12

When your MISSION guides every move you make, the tough decisions are more straightforward to execute because it's never about ME; it's about our MISSION. Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new b...

Even When It's About You, It's Not About You 06.12.2023 15:39

The evolution from feeling offended to focusing on outcomes is on display in this episode. Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equit...

The Leader's Demeanor Lights The Way 29.11.2023 18:10

In a crisis, the staff takes their queue...from you. Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure L...

The Comfort of Commiserating 22.11.2023 20:52

When you lead THAT School, commiserating can provide temporary comfort but won't lead to the changes necessary to transform the results of your school. Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, th...

When The MISSION Is Stronger Than The MESS 15.11.2023 29:04

A significant decision threatens to throw the culture into permanent survival mode and chaos! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Eq...

Don't Let Frustration Lead To Victimhood 08.11.2023 18:33

When you lead THAT School, you have to learn how to advocate for what your staff needs and communicate frustrations without it spilling over into victimhood and pity. Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my n...

Throwing BS Roadblocks 01.11.2023 25:11

I know she didn't say what I just heard her say... Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure...

If You're Bold Enough To Say It... 25.10.2023 27:28

When you lead THAT School, you have to aim HIGH, amid the chaos and dysfunction! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrup...

Has Growth Mindset Gone Out Of Style? 18.10.2023 21:13

Have we grown tired of GROWTH MINDSET? Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For AL...

Season 4 Opener - Survival Mode vs. Mission Mode 11.10.2023 26:07

When you lead THAT School, you must aim HIGH amid the chaos and dysfunction! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrupt Th...

Season 3 Recap and Reflections 07.06.2023 2:18

Season 3 comes to a gratitude-laden end. Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For...

Best Of Episode: From WANTED Posters To The Gifted Classroom 24.05.2023 21:15

Join Ken as he's pleasantly SHOCKED by his visit to the classroom of his Gifted Teacher.  A SPECIAL THANK YOU GIFT FOR LISTENERS! The Control The Controllable 5 Video SHOWCASE! SPECIAL Gift For Writing A Review For My Podcast! To grab your exclusive Control The Controllable 5 Video Showcase, follow these 3 easy steps! Leave a review of the podcast. Copy the text of your review and submit it a...

Hectic and Hopeful! 17.05.2023 17:44

When you lead THAT School, it's a great feeling when the work begins to pay off! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Dis...

Throwing Fish Back Into The Water 10.05.2023 12:24

When you lead THAT School, you have to aim HIGH, amid the chaos and dysfunction! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠Click here ⁠ to grab my new book, the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The S...

A Different Kind of Hectic! 03.05.2023 21:40

There's a difference between "survival mode" and "mission-driven!" Partner with Ken to bring Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠Click here ⁠ to grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. It is a game-...

Effective Leaders Make Hard Choices 26.04.2023 13:04

Effective leaders have to make hard choices. Partner with Ken to bring Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠Click here ⁠ to grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. It is a game-changer, baby! For A Signed Copy of Ruthless E...

We Give Too Much Power To The Word NO! 19.04.2023 22:22

The answer to the unasked question is always, NO... Partner with Ken to bring Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠Click here ⁠ to grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. It is a game-changer, baby! For A Signed Copy of Rut...

When Someone Sees More In You Than You See In Yourself 12.04.2023 37:03

Universal truths that apply to your personal life and leadership life! Partner with Ken to bring Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠ with Ken Williams Check out ⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠ with Ken Williams ⁠Click here ⁠ to grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. It is a game-changer, baby! For A...