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  • On Trust and Kindness with Dr. Chris Culver

    On Trust and Kindness with Dr. Chris Culver
    Apr 29 2025
    Power Quote: We are wired to belongDescription:You’ll hear me compliment today’s guest on his affirmative presence. He’s the kind of person you want to be around. It was only at the end of the show that I was able to pinpoint why and it is this: he makes me feel seen, valued, and heard. Stay tuned and you’ll find out why this was an “aha” for me.Sponsor Spot 1: I’d like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today’s show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn’t that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Dr. Christopher Culver is a highly sought-after, dynamic, and engaging speaker. He is a proud product of Oklahoma public education. Raised in a divorced family, he split his time between Tulsa during the week, a 300-acre farm in Wyandotte, OK, and several times throughout the year in Fayetteville, NC. For more than a decade, Dr. Culver has served educational communities as a classroom teacher, secondary principal, and, most recently, as a cabinet-level administrator. He is the former President of the Oklahoma Association for Bilingual Education and the current Vice President of the Oklahoma Citizens for Education non-profit. Today, he serves as a speaker and consultant with expertise in kindness, culture, and understanding Gen Z/Gen A, and as an part-time professor at Oklahoma City University, where he teaches future teachers and leaders. Earning an EdD through research on culture and the collective impact on motivation, Dr. Culver is dedicated to spreading kindness, improving mindsets, cultivating culture, and educating about Gen Z/A. He believes that if you cannot find the light, be the light!Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsLet’s start at 20,000 feet. Are there sweeping generalities that can shed some light on the differing strength needs and expectations of educators and leaders from the different generations?For 30+ year old leaders working with new 22-year-old teachers, what should they be most mindful of?For Young (26- to 35-year-old) APs or principals, what should they be mindful of when working with 25+ year veteran teachers?In developing trust between any combinations of generations, are there any universal elements?Is there anything so drastically different in developing trust that we need to remember?Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 3:As a loyal listener to this show, you know I am a big advocate for short, targeted observations, so I’m excited about DigiCoach sponsoring this podcast. DigiCoach makes it easier to follow up on observations with meaningful feedback. I love that you can focus on specific elements and that there is a ready-made bank of items to use for telling teachers what they are doing well! You can learn more about DigiCoach at digicoach.com or click the link in the show notes.Summary/wrap upThe moral of the story – listenSeen valued heardSimple does not mean easyBuilding trust may take longer (based on me and you)My ACE is 9/10 – we only know people’s stories if we see, value and listenThank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://...
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    43 mins
  • They Want to be Heard with Principal Todd Shadley

    They Want to be Heard with Principal Todd Shadley
    Apr 22 2025
    Power Quote: “I’m still learning, but we will figure it out together.”Description:You are going to LOVE today’s show! As with last week, you may want to take notes. Today’s guest, a practicing principal, shared with me that he has been a listener of the show for several years, and you will hear how many of this show’s core themes he echoes and has internalized. This is going to be fun and real! Sponsor Spot 1:Before we get into the main show, I’d like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today’s show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn’t that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Guest Bio:Todd Shadley is in his 17th year in education, serving mostly at the middle school level. Todd was a classroom teacher for 13 years, primarily in the 6th grade with short stints in 7th and 8th grades. About 3 years ago, he stepped into his first administrative role as a MS/HS assistant principal and then MS principal in a different district before coming back to the district he taught in as the MS principal this year. Todd has coached basketball and soccer. He's been married for 10 years and has 3 children who are 17, 8, &7. Todd’s wife Megan was also an educator for 9 years before staying home to raise and educate their two younger children.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsFive-minute coaching session for first-year principal How you are working with your leadership team.Part two: I describe culture as the intersection between people-purpose-structures-resources. Can we reflect on your school’s culture using this framework?If we have time, in part three we’ll dig into the specific issue of kids being mean to each other. Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 3:Before I summarize some of the key points from today’s interview with Todd, I want to thank our sponsor digiCOACH. Administrators, you walk through classrooms, take notes, and you plan to follow up… but how much of that feedback actually reaches teachers in a meaningful way?With digiCOACH, you don’t just observe—you coach in the moment. Provide clear, specific feedback instantly and track progress over time. No more forgotten notes or lost opportunities—just real conversations that drive real change.With digiCOACH, you’re not just giving feedback—you’re building a system for growth. Track trends, measure progress, and give teachers the real-time feedback they love. Ready to make coaching more impactful? Start today at digiCOACH.com.Summary/wrap upThey just want to be heard!Listen (not do) to build trustThey will tell you what they need, but you must be patientBeing present (can’t grow a school from your desk)Modeling vulnerabilityModeling and establishing boundaries (we, not me)The power of one person’s belief in another!!!Sponsor Spot 4:Thank you to Summer Pops Math Workbooks for sponsoring this episode.When students practice math over the summer, students learn and math scores go up. Join the growing list of schools offering at-home summer math enrichment. If you are curious about what a research-based summer-math program looks like. Check out Summer Pops for free. Get your FREE workbook samples today at https://summerpopsworkbooks.com/sample-request-page/ Todd’s links:...
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    53 mins
  • A Culture of Connection with Erika and Tiffany

    A Culture of Connection with Erika and Tiffany
    Apr 15 2025
    Power Quote: You are who you eat lunch withDescription:Today’s show is so packed with gold nuggets, you might want to take notes or listen twice. You will hear many of my core themes filtered through a slightly different lens. Our guests are accessible and real, so perk up and hold on! (and ignore the leaf blowers outside my window)Show IntroSponsor Spot 1:Before we get into the main show, I’d like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today’s show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn’t that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Guest Bio:Erika Bare has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Superintendent in the South Umpqua School District in Oregon. A special education teacher by training, she is passionate about supporting all students through individual supports to reach their limitless potential. Tiffany Burns loves working with kids. In her two decades in education, she taught elementary, middle, and high school students. Tiffany has been an administrator since 2012 and an elementary school principal for the past nine years. This year, she is on a professional sabbatical, teaching university pre-service teachers, while also connecting with educators across the nation, helping to grow the Connected Communicator Movement. Together they wrote Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsHow to build strong connections with the educators you supportHow to de-escalate frustrated adultsHow to understand and navigate the contagion of emotions How to apply specific communication techniques (acknowledge, validate, coach and compassionate communication) How to plan for a difficult conversationSponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 4:Before I summarize some of the key points from today’s interview with Erika and Tiffany, I want to thank our sponsor digiCOACH. Administrators, you walk through classrooms, take notes, and you plan to follow up… but how much of that feedback actually reaches teachers in a meaningful way?With digiCOACH, you don’t just observe—you coach in the moment. Provide clear, specific feedback instantly and track progress over time. No more forgotten notes or lost opportunities—just real conversations that drive real change.With digiCOACH, you’re not just giving feedback—you’re building a system for growth. Track trends, measure progress, and give teachers the real-time feedback they love. Ready to make coaching more impactful? Start today at digiCOACH.com.Summary/wrap up“I’m telling myself this story…”Relationships is an investment, not an expenditure (proactive v. reactive)Be curious – problems aren’t our purpose, people are our purposeBeing realistically positive (not toxic) = helping others address their problemsYou are who you eat lunch withWait time (11 seconds)Four questions (What’s going well, what is one thing we could do differently, what do I need to know to be successful, what are you really good at)More of that in episode 177 (link) where AP Alex Auriemma actually asked these questions of her staff and shares her experiences.Like I said at the top of the show – so much gold!Thank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://...
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  • Is Your Best Good Enough? With Leigh Ann Alford-Keith

    Is Your Best Good Enough? With Leigh Ann Alford-Keith
    Apr 8 2025
    Description:How are you? I confess to having mixed emotions about how to respond to this question. On the one hand, I’m having fun in my business and everyone around me is healthy. On the other hand, I have a lot of friends worried about losing their jobs to anti-DEI policies, my favorite national forests are less safe because of ranger firings, and there are people in my community worried about being deported. I felt this similar mix of emotions during COVID. Today, my guest and I will dig into how to lead yourself and others in this fragmented and disconcerting time.Sponsor Spot 1:Before we get started, I would like to thank Summer Pops Math Workbooks for sponsoring today’s show. The team at Summer Pops are educators with a passion for preventing the backwards summer slide in math, and Summer Pops is a unique and engaging approach to summer enrichment. I encourage you to connect with Summer Pops for free workbook samples. Go to https://summerpopsworkbooks.com/sample-request-page/ to get your free copy and of course, the link is in the show notes.Guest Bio:Dr. Alford-Keith is a central services leader at one of the nation's largest school districts. Her areas of expertise are in strategic planning, innovation, equity, and family engagement. She's joining me today to talk about what it's like right now to be navigating our latest round of "uncertain" times as public schools leaders.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?How are you?Questions/Topics/PromptsPre-question: What’s the range of impact on leaders’ emotional states based on the uncertainties out there?It’s a wild time to be an educational leader. We preach about self-care, now more than ever, but it is easy for those suggestions to ring hollow. I’d like to talk about the ways we nurture our own resilience. I want to break this down into a couple areas:What we do for ourselves outside of the work.How we build intellectual and technical resilienceHow we nurture our own resilience in collaboration with others.Sponsor Spot 4:Before we wrap, I’d like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today’s show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn’t that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Closing thoughts:Connection and community sustain resilienceFocus on what you control and ignore the noiseYou can’t do everything – take time to invest in your well-beingThe mode of your response dictates the mode of accessSponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.Thank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant SummerPops: https://summerpopsworkbooks.com/sample-request-page/ Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Leigh Ann’s LinkedIn Frederick’s Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
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    57 mins
  • The Motivation Equation

    The Motivation Equation
    Apr 1 2025
    Show title and release date: The Motivation EquationNote on Sponsorships:Help cover the cost of producing the podcastMotivate me to produce a better productGive you access to some beneficial servicesI will work to keep sponsorship ads under 3 minutes totalIf you are interested, using the affiliate links in the show notes helps the showTeaser:Are students really lazy and unmotivated?When teachers resist implementation of a new initiative, what are they telling you?Any time people aren’t doing what we want them to do, we tend to see them as lazy, unmotivated, cantankerous, or “not a team player.”But there is another explanation, and it is, at its essence, an issue of economics. Today, we dive into the motivation equation.Sponsor Spot 1:Before we get started, I would like to thank Summer Pops Math Workbooks for sponsoring today’s show. The team at Summer Pops are educators with a passion for preventing the backwards summer slide in math, and Summer Pops is a unique and engaging approach to summer enrichment. I encourage you to connect with Summer Pops for free workbook samples. Go to https://summerpopsworkbooks.com/sample-request-page/ to get your free copy and of course, the link is in the show notes.Show IntroCelebrations: 4 days, 60 miles, 12,000 feet of elevation gainSponsor Spot 2:As a loyal listener to this show, you know I am a big advocate for short, targeted observations, so I’m excited about digiCOACH sponsoring this podcast. digiCOACH makes it easier to follow up on observations with meaningful feedback. I love that you can focus on specific elements and that there is a ready-made bank of items to use for telling teachers what they are doing well! You can learn more about digiCOACH at https://digicoach.com/ or click the link in the show notes.Key Points Part 1Thank you Cathy Lacey, Professional Learning Leader at Richland 1 in SC and founder of Blazers, LLC.Defining the formulaThe verbiageExample: $$$Real versus perceivedEach individual’s unique contextShifting the perspective from blame to challengeWays to increase valueImmediacy of benefitRelevance: solving their problemPriority of need (think Maslow)Ways to decrease effortSmaller chunks (A-B)Skill developmentSafety (to take risks)Community and collaborationStreamliningScaffolding (SOP)Differentiating (leveraging others’ expertise)Sponsor Spot 3:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.Key Points Part 2Example 1: Student and tardiness to math classExample 2: Teacher not implementing classroom proceduresExample 3: Change initiative - resisting new computer-based assessment programSponsor Spot 4:Before we wrap, I’d like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today’s show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn’t that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.The Big IdeaEmpowers leadershipGet’s us out of the judgement gameLet’s us view resistance through a positive lensHelp’s remind us to ask “why?”Thank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant SummerPops: https://summerpopsworkbooks.com/sample-request-page/ Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Frederick’s Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
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    36 mins
  • (Teacher) Team Leadership with Dr. Chad Dumas

    (Teacher) Team Leadership with Dr. Chad Dumas
    Mar 25 2025
    (Teacher) Team Leadership with Dr. Chad Dumas Description:If you’ve been listening to me or following my daily email, you’ve heard me talk about 5-minute coaching, the series of three questions we can ask teachers to help them become more reflective practitioners. The value leaders provide during the process is I creating space by NOT talking. Today’s guest helped me learn how to make 5-minute coaching even more powerful. But that’s not all. Today’s show is packed with practical tips to help you immediately become a better communicator – without saying a word! Before we get started, I would like to thank Summer Pops Math Workbooks for sponsoring today’s show. The team at Summer Pops are educators with a passion for preventing the backwards summer slide in math, and Summer Pops is a unique and engaging approach to summer enrichment. I encourage you to connect with Summer Pops for free workbook samples. Go to https://summerpopsworkbooks.com/sample-request-page/ to get your free copy and of course, the link is in the show notes. Guest Bio:Dr. Chad Dumas is a Solution Tree PLC at Work, Assessment, and Priority Schools associate and international consultant, presenter, and award-winning researcher. His primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. With a quarter century of successful leadership experience, Chad has led significant improvements for both students and staff. He shares his research and knowledge in his three books on PLCs, and his upcoming Teacher Team Leader Handbook, Chad’s consulting and training includes research, stories, hands-on tools, useful knowledge, and practical skills. He most recently was the executive director of elementary education in the Ames Community School District, a preschool thru grade 12 district of 5,000 students in central Iowa. Before this he was the director of learning for Hastings Public Schools in south-central Nebraska for nine years. Dr. Dumas' new book, The Teacher Team Leader Handbook has just been released! Warmup questions:· We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?· Let’s celebrate your new book!· Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?· What’s the story behind the book? Questions/Topics/Prompts· Who did you write the book for?· What problem were you trying to solve?· What should the reader know and be able to do after reading the book? Closing questions:· What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?· If listeners could take just one thing away from today’s podcast, what would it be?· Before we go, is there anything else that you’d like to share with our listeners?· Where can people learn more about you and your work… Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. I hope you got as much out of today’s show as I did. If we were together right now, I would pause there to let you reflect… Remember, in addition to the three magic moves (pause, paraphrase, 3rd point) you can get seven sweet strategies by clicking on the “3 and 7” link in the show notes. Close· Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.· You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/· I love hearing from you so consider email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connecting with me on LinkedIn.· My book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, is now available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html· Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.· Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.· Cheers! Chad’s links:Website: www.NextLearningSolutions.com3 and 7: ...
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  • Follow up Questions for From Fires to Fulfillment

    Follow up Questions for From Fires to Fulfillment
    Mar 18 2025

    Today I’m digging into some questions I received from participants in my recent GAMSP training on moving from Fires to Fulfillment. Podcast episode 242, released two weeks ago, is an edited audio of the presentation and you can find the full presentation on a hidden website page at frederickbuskey.com/gamsp25. The themes I address in today’s show should be familiar to you, but I think the value add comes from the context. I think by the end you will have more insight into how 5-mc fits into different aspects of your leadership. Okay, let’s go!
    Before we get started, I would like to thank Summer Pops Math Workbooks for sponsoring today’s show. The team at Summer Pops are educators with a passion for preventing the backwards summer slide in math, and Summer Pops is a unique and engaging approach to summer enrichment. I encourage you to connect with Summer Pops for free workbook samples. Go to summerpopsworkbooks.com to get your free copy and of course, the link is in the show notes.


    Celebration: The luxury of time

    Questions:

    • How would the 5 min coaching strategy work from adult to student
    • How this extends to the central office level
    • How to pivot/Leadership time management
    • Other ways to grow teachers/More coaching tips
    • How to delegate
    • More info on how to dig out negatives when asking what went well and it goes dark.
    • Effective Assistant Principalship mindset
    • How to balance tasks and people/ How to decide what does get done


    Sponsorship:

    I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…


    Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12.

    IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.


    And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more.

    It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.


    Close

    • Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.
    • You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/
    • I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.
    • If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html
    • Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.
    • Remember the secret to good leadership:
      • Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for others
      • Be fully present
      • Ask reflective questions
      • And then just listen
      • Don’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.
    • Have a great rest of the week!
    • Cheers!


    Frederick’s Links:

    Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.com

    Website: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/

    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting

    Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a

    The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
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    26 mins
  • The First Step to Great Relationships with Joe Pettit

    The First Step to Great Relationships with Joe Pettit
    Mar 11 2025
    Today’s show is high energy with lots of thoughts and concepts that will grab your attention and your intention. My guest and I talk a lot about the power you have as a leader to transform your reality, and I want to be clear – it’s tough out there right now, some of us are working in more challenging situations than others, and some of us have fewer opportunities than others. I say that to temper the sense that maybe today’s discussion is a bit too optimistic. I don’t think it is, but I recognize our context vary and those contexts matter. I will do a wrap up with some additional thoughts after the interview, so keep listening to the end. Let’s go!Guest Bio:Please welcome a true pioneer in leadership development and emotional intelligence, Joe Pettit. With over two decades of hands-on leadership experience, Joe has not only authored the impactful book 'Seeds to Success,' which has sold thousands of copies, but he has also personally impacted the lives of over 10,000 leaders in the past four years. His unique approach is grounded in real-world application, and his sessions are renowned for their activity-based, tangible takeaways.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsShow 1:We were discussing relationships on a previous call. Frequent listeners to this show know I view relationships as having four phases: learn, empower, support, and grow. You shared that you begin from a very different space and it has caused me to reflect critically on my own model. I’d like for us to dig into your thoughts about relationships, where we begin, and where we go.First (or most important) step in relationships (self)Closing:Relationships begin with the inner workUnderstanding how your lived experience colors your assumptions and judgementUnderstanding what you feel, and why you feel that wayBeing curious – seeking to understand more than to be understoodBeing vulnerable – share your feelings and the why – I wonder, maybe, one of the strongest connection points is around our common fears and challengesSponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn’t stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It’s no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon’t overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers!Joe’s links:Website: https://joepettitinspires.com/event-planners/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoePettitInspiresWW/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjvOK6r5RPbbAr6VNGo65A/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-pettit-9592b917b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joepettitinspires/?hl=enFrederick’s Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
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