The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast | The #1 Downloaded School Leadership Show

    Show Highlights Today we are talking about a topic I love -- MARGIN   So many of my peers in the education space think that there isn't enough time. That's simply not true.   The problem is that not everyone -- including me -- utilizes time effectively 100% of the time.   I pride myself on telling you how it is.   When I do use my time effectively I get so much done and realize there is an act...

Show Highlights   It's not about outcomes, it's about good judgment.  Immediately results in building consistency and trust with your team. Batching tasks will maximize your time and focus.  Stop switching and multitasking your to-do list.  A system and a process for principals to lean into your genius. Alignment is key. How aligned are all the things that happen within your school?   Get the epis...

Crafting The Culture   Jeff Zoul, is a lifelong teacher, learner, and leader. During Jeff's distinguished career in education he has served in a variety of roles, including Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Illinois. Jeff also served as a teacher and coach in the State of Georgia for many years before moving into school administration. Jeff has been recognized as a local Teache...

3 Ways To Build An Even Better Culture       Show Highlights   Create the right energy for your school with tips on relationship building and culture. You may be what's getting in the way of the culture you want to create.  Separating emergencies vs distractions with the demands on your time. Moments that erode culture in your community.   Tips to have critical conversations to increase value. Inv...

Rebecca Rolland is the author of The Art of Talking with Children (HarperOne, March 2022). She is a national certified speech-language pathologist and adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is also on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She lives in Boston with her family.     Show Highlights The power of language transforms with music. A framework to access what ligh...

MARK C. CROWLEY is a recognized visionary in workplace management, engagement, and culture. When the first edition of his book, Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century , was published over a decade ago, many business leaders were slow to embrace it and misinterpreted its title as being synonymous with soft, weak, and ineffective management. Today, his pioneering philo...

Show Highlights Improve the most underdeveloped area of your leadership. Understanding how you measure mindset growth and effectiveness. One of the problems with this though is that do you understand? 5 ways you can improve your mindset. Catch the inner critic and stop allowing yourself to beat yourself up.  Sign up for a free growth opportunity challenge at BLBS "Maximize Your Margin Challenge." ...

Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad is an educator, speaker, and author. He is the Vice President of Strategy at Savvas Learning Company. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, elementary administrator,  high school administrator, and university adjunct professor. He was the Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as education supervisor...

Linc Kroeger is the President of Knight Moves, a limited profit company creating the next generation of elite technology professionals through extensive training in technology disciplines, with an intentional focus on including Native American, rural, and urban underserved communities.   Show Highlights Organizations aren't designed for workforce development, computer science, diversity, or inclus...

Show Highlights Bolster up your weakest leadership area with a new four part framework, Leadership Optimization Compass. Top three benefits of using the Leadership Optimization Compass. Add more than a hammer to your leadership toolbelt.  Mental models you need at your disposal to become a more effective leader.  Tools outside of education that build a bridge to meaningful change. Apply podcast in...

Pete Hall i s a capacity-builder. Driven to impact others' lives in a profoundly positive way, he channels his experiences as a school principal, life coach, and small-business owner into manageable lessons for continuous growth, personal improvement, and positive mindset. Tenacious, courageous, and incorruptible, Pete shares his optimism, joy, and practical application of strategies for getting t...

Dr Shira Lewibowitz is a  dynamic educator, author and entrepreneur, Shira is CEO and founder of both Revabilities and Discovery Village. Rev Abilities is a Professional Learning Academy helping educational business owners and directors bring their vision for learning to life so they can increase their income and improve the lives of their students. Discovery Village is a premier project and play...

Al Kingsley is the CEO of NetSupport and Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust As well as his CEO and Chair roles, Al is an FED Co-chair of two groups, Chair of the BESA EdTech Group,  member of Forbes Technology Council, and chairs his regional Employment and Skills Board. He's a well-known face in EdTech speaking internationally; the author of "My Secret #EdTech Diary" and co-author of "A Guide to Crea...

Bonus: Best Seller Show Notes   Show Highlights  Creating reality from your dreams comes from feeling it in the moment to unlock success. Five things Danny's learned from achieving bestseller status!! Positive visualization is essential to guide the steps you take towards manifesting your goals to the world.  Don't hide the failures. Talk about what you've learned regarding the failures. Embracing...

Christina Hidek is a recovering attorney, and current Professional Organizer and certified PTO volunteer nerd. She founded PTO Answers 5 years ago to help empower parents to improve their child's educational experience and school community through PTA/PTO involvement.  She's been an active PTO leader for the past 12 years and hosts the vibrant 7500+ member PTA/PTO Super Star Leaders Facebook Group...

Sarah Saint, advises and litigates on behalf of public and private educational institutions and school boards on an array of education law issues, including special education and disability issues, civil rights laws and tort claims. She has a particular focus on diversity and civil rights issues, including issues related to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and religion. S...

LaTonya Wilkins , Founder of The Change Coaches, Latonya, and her team, build cultures of belonging through customized coaching and consulting services.   A sought-after keynote speaker, she has inspired audiences all over the world, and was featured on a list of most inclusive HR influences in 2019. Her book, Leading Below the Surface , features her revolutionary signature concept of 'Below the S...

Dr. Amy Platt is delighted to be the Head of School at the Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School. Amy is passionate about excellent instruction and working with teachers to be the talented professionals they are destined to be. Amy holds a PhD and an MA from the University of Toronto. When Amy is not at work she can be found on long-distance bike rides, pondering the larger issues facing education...

Jennifer Cantor i s a proud graduate of the University of North Georgia, where she received a degree in English with a concentration in Writing and Publication. She went on from college to become an English teacher at Rivers Academy (formerly known as Chalk to Champions) in the Fall of 2008. Jennifer quickly became immersed in the school and explored any opportunity that became available. Within h...

Everett Hendrixon, with Eco Supply LLC, has been in agriculture for 20+ years.  With an early career in law, and then business management, Everett believes he found what he wants to be when he grows up – someone who feeds people.  Whether that means giving fresh produce from his micro-farm or educating others on the benefits of growing real food, his mission is to connect as many as possible to th...

Madeleine Mortimore is the Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech, where she leads research on EdTech hardware. With years of experience as a classroom teacher, Madeleine has developed a curriculum for grades 4-12. Her research experience includes positions at the MIT Teaching and Learning Lab. Madeleine has a Master of Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of E...

Mark's passion is to release untapped leadership potential in people. So much leadership is wasted when the world defines leadership too narrowly. Mark's work helps people to better understand themselves and grow to be comfortable leading out of who they are. Mark has worked as a High School Teacher, Chairman of a youth charity and Youth Pastor and now runs a leadership consultancy called Leaderfu...

Afrika Afeni Mills is an Education Consultant and the author of Open Windows, Open Minds: Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students , available for pre-order through Corwin Press. She works with colleagues, teachers, coaches, and administrators to develop and sustain student-centered learning experiences that are diverse, inclusive, and equitable. Afrika has been featured on podcasts, blogs, deliv...

Leading Equity In Your Schools  Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph. D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education.  Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable pr...