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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Are You Looking For MODELS Or Excuses That MITIGATE? 05.10.2022 25:21

In leadership there is a fine line between looking for MODELS and looking for excuses that MITIGATE. Learn the difference and let it inform your leadership!  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 the book there. Get 20% o...

The Streets Is Talkin' Baby! 30.09.2022 17:12

When you're on a mission to change the narrative of your school, know that all the change happens from the inside-out, not the outside-in.  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 the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or...

Your Shit, Your Show... 21.09.2022 13:32

When problem solving results in more problems and less solving!  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 the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20 an...

The Season 3 Opener! 14.09.2022 9:33

Baby! Season 3 has begun!!! 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 the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20 and Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Twenty Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen 15.06.2022 10:25

This is the Season 2 Recap and Wrap Up!  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 the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20 and Follow me on: Twitter:...

I Want To Come To Your School Because I Have Bad Knees 08.06.2022 17:18

I don't even know where to begin. The title says it all...and there are some leadership lessons as well!  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 the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go t...

Don't Record Podcast Episodes On Two Hours Sleep... 01.06.2022 22:47

The title is the description. 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 the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20 and Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter...

Leadership's SayDo Principle 25.05.2022 19:26

You can "say" all day long...the bottom line is, people are going to form conclusions based on what you "do!" 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 the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to...

I Pissed My Pants With Joy! 18.05.2022 20:14

In leadership there comes a point where you’ve got to make hard choices and put pen to paper baby…karma alone won’t make the staffing changes your school needs. 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 the book there. Get 20% off...

The Burn Of The Broad Brush 11.05.2022 11:10

Sometimes leaders do more harm than good when painting with a broad brush!  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . It drops on May 5, 2022 and you can grab a copy on amazon.com! Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram: http...

Moving Parts, Bodybags, Whistling Dixie, and Ruthless Equity 04.05.2022 13:34

This week we talk hero-leadership, bodybags, dixie, and Ruthless Equity! Grab my new book,  Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . It drops on May 5, 2022 and you can grab a copy on amazon.com ! Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram: https...

How My Sh*tuation Went From Good To Great! 27.04.2022 9:50

I love when an episode reveals an event that I forgot about! I read this week's entry like a weekly drama! Learn how my sh*tuation went from good to great baby!  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . It drops on May 5, 2022 and you can grab a copy on amazon.com ! Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https...

Supporting Her Sorry Ass! 20.04.2022 11:22

Ken's passive aggressive leadership strategy backfires!  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfoldthesoul/ To sche...

Seen, Valued, and Heard 13.04.2022 10:25

Ken bears witness to one of the most powerful leadership moves he's seen; before, then, and now.  On May 5, 2022 , you can grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Save me as a contact: https://link.v1ce.co.uk/aabfhy Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspe...

Dead Wood Dilemma! 06.04.2022 9:06

Dealing with "dead wood" staff is one of the most draining aspects of leadership. In this episode, Ken is faced with a "dead wood" dilemma.  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https:...

Stuff The Pipeline, Baby! 30.03.2022 8:16

With TWENTY-FIVE positions to fill, Ken can allow overwhelm to overtake him, or let the numbers do their thing!  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Ins...

Put a Word on Someone... 23.03.2022 6:47

There are few things more powerful than when a message finds you at the right moment. Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

The Gremlins! 16.03.2022 14:27

Leadership gremlins are here. You can't outrun them, you can only learn how to manage them. In this episode, Ken's vision for what's possible is expanded. Enjoy and share with others! Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.fa...

Status-Quo Deluuuuuuuusion! 09.03.2022 12:49

When the status-quo has gone on, unchecked, then some begin to suffer the effects of status-quo delusion! I mean some of these folk have lost their damn minds!  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspea...

Ken, She's STUPID!!! 02.03.2022 8:52

The STRAIGHT TRUTH is always welcome; even when you're caught up in the swirl of district mess!  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students.  Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter : https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram :...

The Fallout From My F*ck Up! 23.02.2022 9:41

Every one of us has the power to influence in this way. Listen, and then go out and change someone's life! Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students . Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter : https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram :...

I LeaderSHIT The Bed...AGAIN!!! 16.02.2022 12:36

I did it again...if I had a better title, I'd provide one. But I don't, so I'm using this one again. One of my worse moments in my leadership career!  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedI...

Staffing Changes: By The "BOOTLEG" Book! 09.02.2022 11:57

Sometimes you've got to use that leadership voodoo that allows you to get rid of dead wood, baby!  Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram: https:/...

The Skin I'm In 02.02.2022 8:32

Every one of us has the power to influence in this way. Listen, and then go out and change someone's life! Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram: http...

He Gave Me A Reputation To Uphold 26.01.2022 9:14

Every one of us has the power to influence in this way. Listen, and then go out and change someone's life! Grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. Go to: https://www.ruthlessequity.com Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram: http...