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5 Things I Do to Lead Meetings I'm Not Leading boundaries clarity efficiency leadership meetings purpose Sep 11, 2026

5 Things I Do to Lead Meetings I'm Not Leading

My husband came home from work a little later than he usually does, and he told me about a long meeting, in his words, half of which could have been a

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Create Space for Confidence clarity confidence identity leadership purpose Aug 31, 2026

Create Space for Confidence

I want to be really clear about something today, and that is the purpose of this podcast and the purpose of the book. In the beginning of this podcast I mentioned that w

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Be THAT Person: Stay Curious, Ask Questions, Advocate for Clarity advocate askquestions clarity leadership Aug 25, 2026

Be THAT Person: Stay Curious, Ask Questions, Advocate for Clarity

This is kind of a spur of the moment episode. I usually record on Wednesdays with a plan already in place, but I thought of this on

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Victims of Furgency (and How to Escape) clarity excellence leadership urgency Aug 15, 2026

Victims of Furgency (and How to Escape)

One of the things I knew going into business full time, but maybe didn't pay much attention to before diving in, is that it can be somewhat lonely. So I've m

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Let Me Be Clear: Leadership is a Mindset clarity leadership mindset Aug 06, 2026
 

Leadership Is a Mindset Long Before It's a Title

Hey everybody, welcome to today's episode. I am joined by Joyce Connley-Hemmings, and we're going to have a "Let Me Be Clear" conversation and dr

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5 Reasons Leadership Training is Severely Lacking clarity leadership Jul 30, 2026

Leadership Training Is Severely Lacking (And Here's What To Do Instead)

I don't know if I've ever shared this with you, but there are a handful of moments across my career where I look back and thi

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Beyond the Buzzwords: Culture vs. Climate with Brandon Jones
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Culture vs. Climate with Brandon Jones collaboration culture how to leadership plcs professional learning communities relationships students teams Oct 15, 2024

Understanding Culture vs. Climate in Education: Insights from Brandon Jones

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brandon Jones, founder of Driven by Vision, LLC....

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Assessments Gone Wrong: Barriers to Real Improvement with David Woodard
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Assessments Gone Wrong: Barriers to Real Improvement with David Woodard assessment clarity collaboration data equity how to leadership plcs professional learning communities student learning students teams Sep 16, 2024

In this episode, David and I get real about something that’s holding schools back more than you might realize—flawed assessments.  David Woodard, Founder of Forefront Education, breaks down how assess...

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Reducing Youth Substance Using a Collaborative Effort with Nathan Wray
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Reducing Youth Substance Using a Collaborative Effort with Nathan Wray collaboration equity identity leadership professional learning communities relationships student learning students teams Sep 07, 2024

 In my latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nathan Wray, a passionate Youth Mental Health Speaker and Substance Use Prevention Coordinator. Nathan’s insights into the power of c...

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So You Want to Build an Instructional Playbook? clarity data how to instructional strategies leadership plcs professional learning communities teams Aug 27, 2024

Creating an Instructional Playbook: The Essential Pre-Painting Process

This past weekend, I set out to paint our office. Now, I’ve got my trusty overalls, splattered with layers of past projects, and...

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Serving Educational Equity: A Five-Course Framework with Sonya Murray
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Serving Educational Equity: A Five-Course Framework with Sonya Murray books clarity data equity instructional strategies leadership plcs professional learning communities teams Aug 19, 2024

Introduction to Sonya Murray's Work
In this episode, we’re joined by Sonya Murray, a new author with Corwin, who is making waves in the field of equitable accelerated learning. Sonya brings a wealth of...

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Why EVERY Leader Needs an Elevator Pitch (and how to craft one that sticks)
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Why EVERY Leader Needs an Elevator Pitch (and how to craft one that sticks) clarity how to introduction leadership role teams Aug 13, 2024

Every leader in education, from principals to instructional coaches, needs an elevator pitch—a concise, engaging explanation of their role that resonates with others. But why is this so crucial? Too o...

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