Dean J Fusto just wanted an easy place to find his resources... Now the President of Brandon Hall School, Dean not only shares his giant curation of school-related resources for free at Teach Learn Lead, but this "Leadership Fanatic" provides f

S4E5 - We need to make it easier and more attractive to be an educator - Daniel Bauer

Nov 1st, 2021 44m 37s

Chief Rukus Maker at Better Leaders Better Schools Daniel Bauer - absolutely PACKS this episode with smart, practical advice and resources for school leaders who are seeking to LEVEL-UP! Daniel's "5 Levers of Leadership" alone are worth the lis

S4E4 - Connection Before Correction. Building Trust with Kids. - Karin Jakubowski

Oct 15th, 2021 53m 41s

The students (and staff) at North Star Elementary are greatly impacted by their Principal's unrelenting positivity. Karin Jakubowski has now expanded that impact by introducing the Educational Impact Academy - resources for parents and educator

S4E3 - Know, Grow and then Let Go to develop your students AND staff - Mike Cobb

Oct 1st, 2021 43m 48s

Mike Cobb - Head of School at All Saints Episcopal School looks at all things differently than most with the intent of AUTHENTIC LEARNING. This episode is packed full of great innovations that you can use at your school today!Twitter - @fundmc

S4E2 - If you are fighting for children, justice and equity... we are ALL on the same team! - Danny Song

Sep 15th, 2021 49m 34s

Danny Song the Head of School at Believe Memphis Academy CS provides a wealth of practical advice on leading a school to a true community and fantastic insight for aspiring school leaders! (Full Disclosure: Danny provides sooo much great conten

S4E1 - The Best Leaders Are Those Who Empower Their Team! - Tom Woelper

Sep 1st, 2021 42m 22s

Tom Woelper is a Founding Head of School at New England Innovation Academy. Tom shares great insight on how his team is creating a different kind of school to prepare students to face a future they want to shape!Email: [email protected]

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Season 3 Close

May 25th, 2021 24m 58s

We would like to send a sincere THANK YOU to all educators, guests and listeners of the podcast. We hope that we bring value to you and please know that your efforts are greatly appreciated!!!2:45 E1 Farrell Thomas4:30 E2 Brian O'Connell7:00 E3

S3E8 - Wherever That Learning Spark Flies Is Where My Passion Lies - Karine Myers

May 15th, 2021 48m 21s

Karine Myers started "teaching" at the age of 8 in her basement. Now Supervisor of Leadership Development at Frederick County Public Schools, she has seen education from MANY viewpoints. Karine's passion for learning has not dimmed through care

S3E7 - “If we are going to inspire students—it should be at a moment when they can build on it and carry it with them for the rest of their lives” - Michael Hardiman

May 1st, 2021 58m

Michael Hardiman describes the Denver Lab School as in its embryonic stage. Recorded 18 months prior to the opening of school - the journey seems monumental, but Michael is on a path to create a unique learning experience that will greatly impa

S3E6 - We Need To Be Courageous Enough To Help ALL Students Be Successful - Eric Jones

Apr 15th, 2021 46m 40s

Eric Jones has "been there - done that" in education! From teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Superintendent. Now Director, Professional Learning at National Center on Education and the Economy, Eric shares incredible advice for school le

S3E5 - Leadership is ATTITUDE, COMPETENCE & ENERGY with HEART - Kina Mallard

Apr 1st, 2021 57m 38s

Kina Mallard discusses leadership tactics and productivity strategies for school leaders from her deep experience in higher [email protected] or [email protected] Kina Mallard on LinkedIn9:40 - Education can be tr

S3E4 - When You Have A Community With A Shared Mission & Goal - It Shows! - Aubrey Bursch

Mar 15th, 2021 48m 10s

Aubrey Bursch of Easy School Marketing Website shares insights on what the best schools are doing to continue to move forward through all kinds of adversity and how the best leaders are supporting their schools.Marketing is like a puzzleLeaders

S3E3 - A School Leader Must Be Fearless, But Do It With A Big Heart - Tom Darlow

Mar 1st, 2021 50m 7s

Tom Darlow - Head of Lower School at Seattle Country Day School provides a ton of great advice on how school leaders can excel in school administration. Tom Darlow on LinkedInBritish International School of BostonAtlanta International SchoolFin

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What can school leaders learn from the Netflix culture? - School Leader's Mid-week Minute with Matt

Feb 24th, 2021 5m 1s

Yes! Schools and a Silicon Valley powerhouse have little in common, but Matt extracts several key leadership concepts from No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings that you can apply to your school!Leadership Prin

S3E2 - Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast - Brian O'Connell

Feb 15th, 2021 54m 18s

Brian O'Connell started his Head of School duties at Lawrence Woodmere Academy just days before the COVID-19 shutdown! Brian's depth of knowledge is shown in his process building to maximize student engagement and getting teams focused on the c

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Above The Line - School Leader's Mid-week Minute with Matt

Feb 10th, 2021 5m 4s

Lessons Matt learned on how you can run a better school from Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Program by Urban MeyerLeadership Principles:1 - In moments of testing, we do not rise to the level of our talent - w

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Excellence Wins - School Leader's Mid-week Minute with Matt

Feb 3rd, 2021 3m 46s

How can your school benefit from the experience of a world-leading Hotelier? Find out as Matt dives deep into Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise by Horst Schulze to uncover top leadership principl

S3E1 - My Objective is to be a Beacon of Hope for Somebody Else - Farrell Thomas

Feb 1st, 2021 45m 42s

Farrell Thomas on LinkedInFarrell Thomas on Twitter - @TecKnowledgeY55Farrell Thomas on FacebookSearch for HEARTWORK wherever you get your podcastsLeaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't by Simon Sinek"Experience gives

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Season 3 Open

Jan 27th, 2021 6m 17s

Just a short casual conversation between Matt & Kevin regarding the upcoming episodes and the future of the podcast.Here are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Gr

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How To Create Moments of Magic - School Leader's Mid-week Minute with Matt

Jan 20th, 2021 5m 5s

Matt finds the best leadership principles to help lead your school from Amaze Every Customer Every Time: 52 Tools for Delivering the Most Amazing Customer Service on the Planet by Shep HykenPrinciples uncovered by Matt:1 - Create moments of ma

Becoming Bulletproof - School Leader's Mid-week Minute with Matt

Jan 13th, 2021 5m 14s

Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly by Evy PoumpourasMatt discovers these leadership principles for your school:1 - Embracing confrontation is a muscle2 - Live fearlessly while acknowle

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How Successful People Think - School Leader's Mid-week Minute with Matt

Jan 6th, 2021 6m 8s

How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by John C. Maxwell Principles uncovered by Matt:1 - Engage in Possibility Thinking 2 - Question Popular Thinking3 - Value Shared ThinkingHere are some additional resources supp

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Season 2 Recap

Dec 31st, 2020 25m 11s

Matt & Kevin review 1 highlight from each episode in season 2.E1 - No Failure Parties Here! - Marc SterenE2 - "The Way We've Always Done It" Is Out The Window! - Jacqui YamadaE3 - Resistance Is A Sign That Things Are Going Well - Dr. Andy Zawac

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The $6000 Egg - School Leader's Mid-week Minute with Matt

Dec 17th, 2020 6m 49s

Matt finds The $6000 Egg by Deb & Todd Duncan to be a short read with great leadership principles for your school.1 - Think about Life Time Value2 - Where can a little effort impact a lot3 - Make people feel specialHere are some additional reso

E8 - The Best Qualities of School Leaders Are the Ones We Should Be Teaching Our Students - Jenn David-Lang

Dec 15th, 2020 40m 54s

Jenn David-Lang shares great insights from decades worth of extensive experience working with school leaders. Some of the topics discussed during our time together:The Main IdeaMasterminds for School [email protected] on LinkedInJ