Ken Williams

RUTHLESS EQUITY: A School Leadership Podcast with Ken Williams

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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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Deliver The Goods Driving Someone Else's Raggedy Car! 05.04.2023 33:12

This week...pop some popcorn, and silence your phone. Take the phone off the hook if you are about that old school. You want to be ALL IN with this episode. Starting a movement begins with standing for something! You're trying to come for me after you put me in someone else's raggedy assed car? You must think I'm Boo-Boo The Damn Fool! Partner with Ken to bring Ruthless Equity to your...

Stuck In Houston! 29.03.2023 15:48

Well, I'm sitting at the airport in Houston. My flight is delayed. I'm now scheduled to land at 1 am, so I won't arrive home until 2 am and won't be recording a podcast episode that uploads at 5:30 am. Please enjoy this past episode: Please Fall Through The Damn Floor NOW! Hey! The Ruthless Equity Audiobook is out and available for download and purchase! Partner with Ken to bring R...

Student Motivation Myths and Imposter Complex 22.03.2023 34:45

Students have to be there by law, but you don't have a right to their engagement. No lie, this is one of my BEST episodes! Enjoy! 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 Learn...

A Day Of Highs, Lows, and Lessons Learned! 15.03.2023 25:01

A rollercoaster of life-altering moments, peaks and valleys, baby! 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...

A LOW Bar That Feels Like A HIGH Fence! 08.03.2023 27:16

The podcast has a new name with the same format! Join Ken as he navigates standardized testing results while staying true to consistent best practices!  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,...

The Ken's Under The Weather BEST OF Episode - Open HELL House! 01.03.2023 26:14

Dear Loyal Listeners,  I woke up yesterday morning with my throat on FIRE, and sounding like I have laryngitis. There's no way I could record this week. My wife came up with the "best of" idea. I expect to have this buttery baritone back in action next week!  Join Ken as he returns to school for the first Open House of his tenure. When you arrive at the school and Ken opens the door to e...

We Cookin' Behind The Scenes! 22.02.2023 23:11

Just when Ken thought he had everything figured out... 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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the bo...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT & Start With The CROWN, Not With The COACH! 15.02.2023 22:56

A special announcement about this podcast & How to lead when your mind is made up!  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 Equity: go to https://www.un...

My Character Compass 08.02.2023 22:56

Leaders don't always have to luxury to defend themselves from others... 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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store...

Put Your Chirren To Bed Before Listening! 01.02.2023 23:33

You'll get educated today about "passing the trash" and the meaning of "Sop-A-Dop!"  Check out the new Ruthless Equity Accelerator baby!!! It's a 9 Week Interactive Video book study...facilitated by ME!!! I'm STOKED!!!! 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 Equity...

Leadership is NOT a Solo Act! 25.01.2023 17:15

There's nothing like leading a school as a TEAM!  In this episode, I mention Principal Kafele's Asst. Principal Virtual Academy . You can access his episodes and more info by clicking here. Check out the new Ruthless Equity Accelerator baby!!! It's a 9 Week Interactive Video book study...facilitated by ME!!! I'm STOKED!!!! Click here to grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Qu...

When your URL does not COMPEL... 18.01.2023 18:43

At THAT SCHOOL, selling mission and vision is more than having a pretty website baby!  Check out the new Ruthless Equity Accelerator baby!!! It's a 9 Week Interactive Video book study...facilitated by ME!!! I'm STOKED!!!! 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 Equit...

STOP, DROP, and REFLECT! 11.01.2023 20:29

It's always a good time to reflect and respond!  Check out the new Ruthless Equity Accelerator baby!!! It's a 9 Week Interactive Video book study...facilitated by ME!!! I'm STOKED!!!! 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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com...

When Delegating Goes Wrong! 04.01.2023 17:24

When you delegate a leadership task to a group of capable people, LET GO!  Check out the new Ruthless Equity Accelerator baby!!! It's a 9 Week Interactive Video book study...facilitated by ME!!! I'm STOKED!!!! 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 Equity: go to htt...

End Of Year Recap and Connect! 21.12.2022 5:10

A little celebration and appreciation before taking a little break!  Check out the new Ruthless Equity Accelerator baby!!! It's a 9 Week Interactive Video book study...facilitated by ME!!! I'm STOKED!!!! 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 Equity: go to https://w...

Names Have Been Changed To Protect The Sluggish, The Sorry, and The Soon To Be Gone! 14.12.2022 28:55

I wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuushhhh you would send a student to the office with an ultimatum for me!!! I wuuuuuuuush you damn would do that! Can you tell that this episode's journal entry triggered me???? Check out the new Ruthless Equity Accelerator baby!!! It's a 9 Week Interactive Video book study...facilitated by ME!!! I'm STOKED!!!!  Click here to grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Stat...

I Don't Know What To Call It! 07.12.2022 33:07

While I couldn't come up with one title for this episode, I have to say...I'm really damn proud of it!  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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthles...

Branding While Bootleg... 30.11.2022 20:33

How do you brand when your school is still struggling? 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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20 C...

You Tryna Work My LAST Nerve!!! 23.11.2022 15:28

There are 9 days left...don't make me hurt you.  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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20 Cl...

TRUST: Built From The Inside-Out, Not The Outside-In 16.11.2022 14:44

Trust: How are you cultivating it on your campus? 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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20 Click...

The Very Human Side Of Leadership 09.11.2022 17:14

The human side of leadership often hits when you least expect it! 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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.c...

Leaders Make The Walls Close In... 02.11.2022 17:14

Leaders have to be where their feet are to be effective communicators!  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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfo...

When Dry Skin Is More Than Dry Skin... 26.10.2022 8:07

When Dry Skin Is More Than Dry Skin... 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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20 Click here to acc...

I'm NOT Wig Shaming! 19.10.2022 14:39

When judging a book by its cover almost backfires...and what we can do to not put people in a position to judge like that!  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 Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or...

Pity, Access, and Opportunity 12.10.2022 22:04

Get your violins out because I'm gonna have a quick pity party before getting into this week's episode.  Discover how "access and opportunity" have impact beyond our students!  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . It drops on amazon.com ! For A Signed Copy of Ruthless Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order t...