Podcast
Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons
Hosted by Bret Anderson · EN
This podcast is based upon lessons learned in my 31 years of experience in education--21 as a principal. I spent 10 years turning around a high poverty school, and left to start Nebraska's first focus school--a year-round extended day program centered on leadership, technology and communication. It was named by Harvard's One Nation, Indivisible publication as one of the most innovative and successful schools in the country.
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The Power of Hope!
4d ago00:13:22Tap to summarizeA recent Gallup worldwide study just identified hope and trust as the top priorities people are needing from a leader. Hear more by listening to the podcast The Power of Hope!
Transcribe →Leaders Don’t Settle!
2w ago00:09:12Tap to summarizeLeaders continually work at improving the culture, they don’t settle. They follow a leadership lens grounded in equity, urgency and hope. As a principal you have an opportunity to move the status quo in a positive way.
Transcribe →Principals Are Key!
3w ago00:17:21Tap to summarizeThis episode discusses the critical role principals play in the success of a building. Effective leadership is the key to bringing out the best in everyone!
Transcribe →Leaders Adapt
4w ago00:10:31Tap to summarizeTrue leaders adapt as needed and are able to problem-solve to bring out the best in their team. Obstacles are just another challenge along the journey!
Transcribe →Teams Need Trust-Not Permission
Jun 1500:14:44Tap to summarizeLeadership is about dialogue. Building a positive culture is about building trust and about giving teams and staff the freedom to act. It’s about working towards a shared vision.
Transcribe →Where Are Teachers Going?
Jun 800:27:32Tap to summarizeThis episode reflects on a recent article from Flatwater Free Press called The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice, by Emma Croteau.
Transcribe →Positivity Reboot! Pt. II
May 2900:16:40Tap to summarizeAs a leader it can be a challenge to keep your positivity up. This episode continues our look at tools from the book Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson, PHD, you can use to boost positivity and reboot!
Transcribe →Positivity Reboot! Pt. I
May 2500:15:34Tap to summarizeWhat are some ways you can increase your positivity as a leader? In this episode we look at tools from the book Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson, PHD, you can use to boost positivity up and reboot for a new year!
Transcribe →The Learning Recession
May 1800:23:29Tap to summarizeThis episode looks at a recent major study by Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth that found the US has been in a learning recession since 2013. What are the implications?
Transcribe →Oh No! It’s PD Time!
May 1100:18:44Tap to summarizeAs we wrap up a school year we get into professional development and the planning of PD for a new school year. What are some ways to improve the professional development you offer?
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