My special guest is Mike Ward, author of the book, "Who Swings Your Mop" and creator of the Rock Star Custodian.

Today we're joined by Mike Ward, a seasoned veteran in public education with an impressive 33-year-long career. Having started as a frontline custodian, Mike gradually climbed the ladder, occupying roles from head custodian to administrator of custodial and maintenance departments.

His current mission is to return to the grassroots and serve as a frontline worker once again to gain firsthand experience of modern challenges.

His insights into custodial work and commitment to challenging prevalent stereotypes are a testament to his expertise and dedication to improving custodial standards in educational institutions.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Mike Ward's Background,

00:02:26 - The Rockstar Cleaning Program,

00:07:35 - Eye-Opening Experience,

00:09:39 - The Importance of Cleanliness,

00:11:47 - The Role of a Rockstar Custodian,

00:14:11 - The Importance of Proper Maintenance and Cleaning,

00:15:22 - Challenges Faced in Maintaining Cleanliness,

00:16:24 - Addressing Filth and Neglect,

00:17:52 - The Importance of Proper Maintenance,

00:19:35 - The Significance of Cleanliness in Building Maintenance,

Connect with Mike Ward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ward...

CUSTODIAL ZONE: https://www.custodialzone.com/

GEM WEBSITE: https://gemsupply.net

ACADEMY OF CLEANING: https://academyofcleaning.com/

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