Wisdom and Productivity: The Podcast of An Imperfect Educator

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking episode as we delve into the pages of "Pencils Down: Career Journeys of Educators Who Left the Profession, and What We Can Learn from the Crises in Education," authored by Michael Beyer, Ed. D. and Nallely Suárez Gass. In this masterpiece, our esteemed guests confront the pressing crisis that looms over the realm of education with a blend of...

Today we'll be discussing the lessons learned from the book "Win Every Argument" by Mehdi Hasan and how school leaders can apply its principles to support the improvement of their schools.

Dr. Frederick Buskey is the founder of Strategic Leadership Consulting where he helps assistant principals spend less time on fires and invest more time with teachers. He is also the host of The Assistant Principal Podcast dedicated to improve the life and leadership of APs everywhere.

Sara Loretta is a founder, workflow strategist, and the 10th Certified Notion Consultant in the US. When she’s not teaching people about building digital workspaces for business globally, she shares advice on how to run freelance businesses more strategically via Youtube and Twitter. She has a fascinating life story of perseverance and success, and it is quite an honor to have her on the show shar...

Elevating Educational Leadership Through Dale Carnegie's Principles (Part 2) Today's podcast episode's title is Elevating Educational Leadership Through Dale Carnegie's Principles (Part 2), and we'll explore how principals can apply his principles in a school context.

Today, we're diving into an innovative approach to school leadership. We'll explore how school principals can adapt Chick-fil-A's renowned customer service philosophy to create a more engaging and supportive educational environment. So, if you're a school leader looking to enhance your leadership skills, you're in for a treat.

Today, we're diving deep into the profound impact that Dale Carnegie's "Six Ways to Make People Like You" can have on how school principals lead and support their teachers in their quest to reach their fullest potential.

Today’s episode is titled The Principle of "Marginal Gains" and the Art of Achieving Daily 1% Improvements. I'm thrilled to have you with us today as we delve into a concept that can truly revolutionize the way you lead your schools and guide your teachers to greatness.

Today, we delve into the captivating leadership of Abraham Lincoln. We'll explore how his use of empathy, dealing with challenges, working with rivals, and learning from his mistakes can inspire school principals to create a positive learning environment that brings out the best in every student.

Sandy Cristobal is the assistant principal at Highland School and the Curriculum Coordinator at Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Nancy Gutierrez is a former teacher and principal now serving as the President and CEO of The Leadership Academy. This nonprofit has created a national model for teaching and inspiring leadership at every school system level. With Roberto Padilla, Nancy co-authored Stay and Prevail: Students of Color Don’t Need to Leave Their Communities to Succeed. With a strong message of confidence, mainly dire...

The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman and The 8 Forms of Wealth

Dr. Ana Gil García is a Venezuelan-American citizen, Professor Emerita, esteemed community leader, forerunning advocate for Latino educational leaders, five-time Fulbright US Scholar, and a published author that earned academic and administrative experiences from classroom teaching, Acting Superintendent, College Department Chair, and Associate Provost of Academic Affairs. Currently the Executive...

Dennis M. Williams Jr. is a high school principal in Horsham, Pa. He has spent 25 years in education, 17 of those as a building-level principal. At the age of 29, he became the first African American male to serve as a building principal in the history of his school district.

Spring Richardson Perry is a career transition coach and an organizational effectiveness professional. With an unyielding passion for helping individuals and businesses thrive she possesses a unique blend of expertise that empowers clients to navigate critical transitions and optimize their organizational performance.

Amy J. Heineke, PhD, is Professor of Multilingual Teaching & Learning in the School of Education at Loyola University Chicago. Her research focuses on teacher education for culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms, with strands focused on pre-service and in-service teachers’ preparation for emergent bilinguals and language policy work in practice to support students’ learning and langu...

In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a captivating journey through the untold chapters of Lyndon B. Johnson's life, beyond the realms of his presidency. Inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwin's illuminating book Leadership In Turbulent Times, we delve into the extraordinary story of Johnson's tenure as a school principal. Set in a time marred by segregation and societal divisions,...

How can school principals care for themselves to live a fructiferous life while serving others well? We can learn several lessons from Maslow's heart attack, his Hierarchy of Needs, and the Maslow vs. Bloom dilemma. The episode concludes with Robin Sharma's 4 Interior Empires as a framework for better self-care.

Dana Goodier is a veteran teacher and current middle school administrator with over 18 years of experience teaching World Languages and English. Building off of her own growth as a teacher, she is dedicated to providing schools with techniques to minimize off-task behavior and to increase time on task.

Alma Solis is the Principal at Steger Primary Center in School District 194 in South Chicago Heights, IL

Lessons from “Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan” by Daniel Bauer As a principal transitioning into a new position, I searched for the literature on entry plans. I learned about “Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan” by Daniel Bauer.” The book walks us through developing an effective 90-day entry plan for a year of excitem...

Lessons from "Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders:" with Adam Parrott-Sheffer As a principal transitioning into a new position, I searched for the literature on entry plans and discovered "Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders: Empowering Schools and Communities." In this practitioner-focused and action-oriented work, Jennifer Perry Cheatham, Rodney Thomas, and Adam P...

In this episode, I explore the adverse effects of social media, specifically Twitter, on our attention span, mental health, and overall well-being. Drawing on research by Carl Newport on digital minimalism, I discussed and explained the benefits of leaving social media, including a clearer mind, more personal time, greater privacy, and more quality time. This episode serves as a reminder to be min...

Kim Marshall was sixth-grade teacher, central office curriculum director, and elementary principal in the Boston Public Schools for 32 years. Since 2002, Kim has provided one-on-one coaching for principals. In addition, Kim consults, speaks, and teaches courses for school leaders, with a special focus on teacher supervision and evaluation, time management, the effective use of student assessments,...

Chicago-based Beth Napleton is an executive leadership coach, consultant and the owner and founder of Beth Napleton Consulting. She offers senior leaders in education and at mission-driven organizations a clear path to excellence through individual, executive and group coaching experiences.