Elevate School Leadership

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 fantastic practical advice for school leaders in this episode and a few heart-warming stories!! Dean's insights will help you be a "better" leader! Email Dean: teachlearnlead@gmail.com2:45 Education: The perfect marriage between loving to learn and loving to serve4:00 Genuine "More to learn" mindset4:15 It's about being better but not best4:30 Have a visibility plan5:00 Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins5:15 Leaders need to be nimble6:00 Be a good listener and take notes7:45 If you lose the ability to connect in ways that are meaningful - you've sort of lost your soul8:15 It is critical to have unity of purpose -  Galvanize around a vision10:00 GREAT THANKSGIVING STORY11:45 Leadership is complicated & multifaceted 13:00 Teach Learn Lead16:00 Life long learning17:15 I try to make anything a story worthy that I can learn from18:15 Experience cannot be a solo proposition20:00 You've got to go into leadership roles with your eyes and heart wide open21:00 FACING CHALLENGE HEAD-ON22:30 Success Chats - 1 on 1 conversation with every student23:30 How can we be more responsive to our kids?24:45 Every single child should be heard - have a positive mentor - and be connected to someone in the school25:00 Every student should be encouraged to dream26:45 School leaders are in a position to change students limiting beliefs27:00 CRYING OVER SHARK TANK28:00 There is a great opportunity for reinvention28:30 How can schools combat becoming  too impersonal or too disconnected30:00 Take time to write a personal note when you hear something positive about a teacher32:00 Avoid "Purpose or Mission Drift"Here are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 listen!daniel@betterleadersbetterschools.comCall or text Daniel: 312 788.75957:00 5 Levers of Leadership- Gift yourself a deep work block once per week- Fighting distraction by going old school- Be intentional with technology- See yourself in 3D - Do it, Delete it or Defer it- Invest in developing emotional intelligence - Create more results and get paid more7:30 Deep Work by Cal Newport12:00 What is it worth to you to experience abundance in your wealth, health & relationships12:00 TalentSmart - Emotional Intelligence 2.012:45 75% of leaders allow emotions to drive their decisions14:15 Invest, Learn & Teach14:30 The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly15:15 Everybody wakes up each day with some kind of dream16:00 YouTube video: The Dream Manager18:15 STREAKS19:00 Share non-school related info with your staff & parents19:00 Share your failures in public20:45 School leaders need to stop trying to please everybody21:15 Seth Godin21:30 Austin Kleon - Steal Like an Artist23:45 Purple Cow25:30 There's a weight & responsibility to school leadership28:15 The number one enemy to excellence is isolation28:45 Simon Sinek - Just Cause29:00 My just cause is to connect, grow & mentor every school leader who wants to level up30:00 We need to make it easier and more attractive to be an educator32:30 MASTERMIND: UNLOCKING TALENT WITHIN EVERY SCHOOL LEADERHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 educators to aid in flipping the behavior of kids and students! This powerful conversation is a must-listen if you have anything to do with students!!Karin on Facebook5:20 I got into education to be the leader I never had8:00 Importance of relationships9:00 Your attitude is your choice11:00 Why do substitutes love our school12:00 Power of the Principal13:00 A school that teachers love to come to13:15 Value people for who they are15:30 Life long learning is challenging16:00 Gleen, Get & Go16:45 Momnicient Podcast18:30 Mental concerns for students19:15 Everyone needs a personal guidance counselor19:30 Mindfulness coach for students20:00 Mindful Schools21:45 Educators are not mental health experts but we deal with it everyday22:15 Mindfulness with Dr J - YouTube23:30 Dr. J. Stuart Ablon - Think:Kids24:00 Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them by Ross W. Greene PhD24:30 Elevator tone of voice24:30 I believe every kid that does something wrong already feels bad24:45 What's up with that?25:30 Dr. Gloria Gold - Behind every behavior is a story26:15 Happy Kids, Not Perfect Kids26:45 Even prisoners get to eat lunch28:15 Connection before correction29:00 Building trust with kids31:30 A kid's bad behavior does not have to put them on a trajectory to be a bad kid33:30 Treat every person in your building with the same level of respect34:00 Collaborative management style36:00 In our room together - we can do amazing and great things39:00 Three recesses a day in Elementary School40:15 Raising Compassionate and Confident Kids with Author Heather Shumaker40:15 It's OK to Go up the Slide: Renegade Rules for Raising Confident and Creative Kids by Heather Shumaker42:45 Find something that will fuel you because you are only going to output the best when you are at your best43:30 Educational Impact Academy46:00 Best advice for in-person conferences with parentsHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 - @fundmc01Intentional Innovation: Time, Space, & Talent (Part 1)Intentional Innovation: Time, Space, & Talent (Part 2)3:00 The Oakridge School3:15 Karate Kid approach to learning school4:30 Tap into our inner child4:30 What can I do today that would have inspired me as a young adult4:45 Give students a sense that this matters and give them ownership and agency5:45 You have to believe that the work we are doing is important6:00 Passion, Ponderings and Practice6:30 The Enneagram Personality Test7:45 I challenge any educator - If you are not an optimist then you are in the wrong business8:00 I believe that the students in my care can go higher and further than the students that were in my care yesterday8:15 Brené Brown9:15 A learning space is a teacher9:30 Loris Malaguzzi11:45 Legacy by James Kerr12:30 A leader is not defined by a title, it is defined by action12:30 Know, Grow and then Let Go13:45 What is your one audacious dream?15:30 "Last Friday" Professional Development16:30 Traditional PL can sometimes have traditional results that we don't want17:00 Teacher Leader Cohort17:30 We should be practitioners of what we do18:00 Network19:30 Take away the high risk of leadership20:15 What is the current situation in your passions, heart & abilities?21:15 Mount Vernon School21:15 Parish Episcopal School23:00 Find those things that have meaning23:30 What is it about education that feeds you?27:00 My moonshot for schools is that our kids understand why they are going to school every day; they can apply the knowledge they learn today - tomorrow; and they feel they have ownership and what that means for them in the future27:30 Schools need to teach relevancy28:30 Authentic Learning & Student Agency are my two moonshots for education30:00 You're not really teaching it if you can't make it relevant or you should not be teaching it30:30 Do you have students waiting at the door in the morning? Do you have to tell students to go home after school? If not, you're not doing it right.31:15 Do you students decide what is taught and what are the outcomes of that?33:45 Outcomes are the really important part34:00 Parents, Students, Administrators - You have the power to make your school a better placeHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 content that the show notes don't do this episode justice) dsong@believememphisacademy.orgFacebookTwitter3:30 School was a really pivotal and important place where I found community4:00 I found the ability to tell stories really compelling4:30 Memphis Teacher Residency6:00 Achievement Gap - Education Week7:00 Education is a civil rights and social justice issue10:00 Three primary factors contributing to the "Opportunity Gap": Zip Code, Household Income and Skin Color18:00 What does it take to drive student achievement and move student learning?18:15 A school leader needs to be relentless and dogged about the talent in your building19:00 Good to Great by Jim Collins19:30 Failure is a necessary part of growth21:30 Does the school culture give the students the feeling that "This place makes me feel smarter every day."?23:45 Mindset by Carol Dweck24:00 The Deepest Well by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris25:30 Radical Candor by Kim Scott26:15 Chalkbeat26:45 I intentionally seek out mentors who can help me with my blindspots28:15 Simon Sinek29:15 Maintain your Humility, your Grind, your Hard Work Ethic and NEVER lose sight of your love for the children29:45 The deeper your love for children - the better school leader you'll be32:00 When you see a community of people rally around this mission it's like magic!41:15 If you believe you can be a school leader - know that you can!42:00 Faith is knowing that you are on a team even when you don't know all the players42:30 If you are fighting for kids, if you are fighting for justice, if you are fighting for equity - thanks for letting me be on your team.43:00 Jesus died for you and would have done it even if you were the only person on earthHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupMatt on LinkedInKevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub

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: tom.woelper@neiacademy.orgTom on Twitter - @twoelperTom on LinkedInNew England Innovation Academy on Twitter - @HelloNEIA5:15 The Best Leaders Are The Ones Who Empower Their Team8:00 If you don't listen, If you don't empower - you're not going to be successful9:45 Lawrenceville School10:30 Schools get caught in a cultural inertia of what they have been11:00 Schools are bad at math12:00 What should school look like now?12:45 Putting time tables on everything a school does13:45 Taft School14:00 Teachers College, Columbia University14:15 Friendship Highway14:15 American Pacific International School16:30 The Hotchkiss School18:00  Matthew Kressy - MIT Professional Education18:15 Human-Centered Design18:15 Graduate innovators who can be the change they want to see in the world19:00 Stanford d.school19:15 Try to understand the needs of others with great empathy19:30 You don't come in as an"expert" and presume that you know what's best for them20:00 Failure and Fail Forward21:00 How Sesame Street philosophy can help your school23:00 Recruiting students with just an idea27:45 Hechinger Report - Declining Birth Rates28:15 Have the humility to know you are wrong29:00 New Jersey Association of Independent Schools29:45 Be curious, expand your experiences,31:15 Don't lose sight of why you are in education35:15 Getting out of your comfort zoneHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 Tom Darlow9:00 E4 Aubrey Bursch11:30 E5 Dr. Kina Mallard14:30 E6 Eric Jones17:45 E7 Michael Hardiman19:15 E8 Karine MyersHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 career setbacks and pivots and now appears to be at its brightest!Karine on Twitter - @fcpskarinemyers2:45 Holton Arms Creative Summer3:15 Dickinson College3:30 Gettysburg College6:30 A leader has nothing to do with your title - It has to do with the influence that you have12:30 It's really about the learner and the learner can take on so many different views14:00 Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman14:45 I see success when we focus on servant leadership tenents17:30 Stop, Pause, Think before making the next decision18:45 We cannot provide professional learning that is "one and done" because the position is not static20:15 When we see a growth-minded leader that's what comes to pass in the school building20:15 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative22:00 Remember to put your own air mask on first27:00 There are a lot of leadership needs that are beyond instructional33:00 Do things that are scary so that you can grow33:45 What can I learn from the experience or failure34:30 Put the right frame of mind on something and you keep pushing forward35:00 Be open to feedback. If you're not getting it, seek it out37:30 Educational Leadership37:45 Learning Forward38:45 Dare to Lead by Brené Brown39:00 Leadershift by John C. Maxwell39:00 The Sweet Spot by Christine Carter40:15 Nothing as an educator makes you feel better than watching people benefit from learningHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - ke

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 impact those he seeks to serve! mhardiman@denverlabschool.org2:30 Holderness School2:45 Phil Peck4:15 AmeriCorps5:00 Windermere Prep6:00 Klingenstein Center9:45 Vinny Dotoli10:00 Brooklyn Independent Middle School10:00 Orly Friedman22:00 Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold22:15 Traction by Gino Wickman23:45 Mastery Transcript Consortium®27:15 No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings42:30 North American Outdoor Leadership Schools47:00 Creative Schools by Ken Robinson  - Do schools kill creativity? - TED Talk47:30 Excellent Sheep by William Deresiewicz 47:30 Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown48:00 John Dewey Academy - Experience And Education by John DeweyHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 leaders and insight on the direction education is headed.Eric Jones on Twitter - @JonesNceeEmail: ejones@ncee.org4:00 - Casey Wardynski9:30 - Be passionate at what you do10:30 - Put the good of the organization above self10:45 - The leader is the vision & tone setter11:00 - What motivates people to get behind a leader11:45 - The best schools allow a structure continuous learning and improvement13:30 - We need to be courageous enough to help all students be successful15:15 - Whatever is happening in a school is a direct reflection on the leader16:15 - Treat teacher like the professionals they are17:30 - Too many processes and bureaucracies stifle the innovative atmosphere18:30 - CJ Reynolds   -   Education Insights Podcast19:00 - Carol S. Dweck19:15 - You have to work hard, but you have to work hard on the right things 19:30 - How People Learn19:45 - We teach in a manner that does not take into account how the brain works21:45 - Have a servant mindset - There is no task too small for me22:00 - You never know what opportunity will lead to from saying yes23:30 - Go to your leader and ask what you can do to help24:00 - Put yourself in a position where your leadership ability can be seen29:30 - "Never miss an opportunity to take advantage of a good crisis" - Winston Churchill30:15 - We have been presented with an opportunity to rethink how to deliver education34:45 - Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath34:45 - Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen37:15 - The knock on education is "Why would you want to get into that. I see it the opposite"37:30 - If you are looking to change lives - there is no place better than education44:45 - Between the Clouds and the Dirt: A Short Film - Gary VaynerchukHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

Kina Mallard discusses leadership tactics and productivity strategies for school leaders from her deep experience in higher education.kinamallard@gmail.com or mallardexecutivecoaching@gmail.com Kina Mallard on LinkedIn9:40 - Education can be transactional or transformational12:00 - Be a good communicator13:15 - 15 seconds of eye contact will allow the person to feel heard14:09 - Whiners and complainers rarely get tapped for leadership15:20 - Always take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves18:45 - You can never communicate enough19:52 - Being authentic is sharing of yourself and sharing what you can20:15 - Parker Palmer21:00 - Leadership is ATTITUDE, COMPETENCE & ENERGY with HEART23:00 - Great schools are: Focused on their students; Driven by excellence; Fueled by creativity; Committed to continual improvement24:00 - Teachers have an opportunity every day to change somebody's life27:20 - Inside Higher Ed30:00 - K12 Leaders are instilling in students the desire to want to learn more30:40 - John Grisham31:40 - Kevin Eastman - "Be there before you get there"31:53 - Doc Rivers33:00 - You have to be noticed to be tapped as a leader33:30 - Surround yourself with balcony people34:30 - Find a mentor35:00 - Be proud of your profession and of the work you are doing37:00 - The One Minute Manager37:30 - Get out more38:30 - Have a plan for your day38:50 - Protect your schedule39:30 - Tackle the tasks you dread first40:00 - Know your rhythm40:35 - Delegate anything you can delegate40:45 - Don't be a slave to email42:00 - Sometimes "Good enough" is good enough43:00 - Hal Elrod | The Miracle Morning46:00 - International Coaching Federation46:00 - Chris Holmes47:00 - School Culture Fit: How to Align Students, Parents and Faculty Under One Common Purpose by Matt Trammell47:45 - Education should be better valued49:50 - Leaders want to grow leadersHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group   LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 listen and make tough decisionsThe Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues by Patrick M. Lencioni What does the market want & need and how can you serve them?If you're trying to serve everybody - you're serving nobodyWhen you have a community with a shared mission and you're all working toward a common goal and purpose-it shows!We're all in this to help our studentsThere's a big disconnect between what a school thinks their brand is and what everyone else is talking about their brandSchools need to be authenticSome people think a brand is you said it and it's goodHow many mistakes did you make today because you are on your way to learning some moreFind a mentor and mentor othersDaniel AmenHug Your Haters: How to Embrace Complaints and Keep Your Customers by Jay Baer Never Lose a Customer Again: Turn Any Sale into Lifelong Loyalty in 100 Days by Joey ColemanA leader is not a position - it is a mindsetServe and help & listen and be kindGet to know everyoneNo job is beneath youKnowing all the positions, knowing the people in them and respecting them is hugeSet boundariesBeing a leader does not mean you always have to be rightEducators are shaping the future generations - that's one of the most important jobs EVER!Teach life skillsEvery child should have a chance at a great educationEducation is one of the most important things we have in this world right nowAudibleHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 SchoolFind an IB World School - International Baccalaureate®Holton-Arms | Independent College-preparatory SchoolWhat is SEL?5 Steps To De-escalationThe Nueva SchoolResponsive ClassroomIt should be a red flag if you have not been in a classroom in a few daysExercise your empathy muscleIf my email inbox is full, it's been a good dayManage to filter the background noiseUse systems thinkingReact or respondThe most important thing: A school leader must be fearless - but do it with a big heartSchools should live and breathe their missionA gifted faculty is the backbone of the schoolSchools should be distinguished from other schoolsWhen I don't like something, I catch that and hold on to itCarney Sandoe Leadership InstituteJoAnn Deak, Ph.D.Learn from negative emotions - How can I do it better next timeThe New York TimesAlways read an article you naturally wouldn't readThe Marshall MemoEdutopiaLeadership Freak --- Dan Rockwell on LinkedInFocus on your North StarEducation will take care of itself if students feel emotionally and physically safeAlways stay calmChoose your words carefully. Every single word mattersThe Office (US) --- The Office (UK) Teaching through inquirySEL should be a core subject Genius of the AND - Jim CollinsTom emailed me after the episode was recorded and wanted to add The Educator's Notebook as a trusted resourceHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.CHECK OUT Matt Trammel's book! School Culture Fit: How to Align Students, Parents and Faculty Under One Common PurposeEpisodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 Principles1 - Give Candid Feedback Constantly - Build Trust and Develop a Culture of Constant Feedback2 - Lead with Context and Not Command3 - Talent Density is a MultiplierHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 common goal.Brian O'Connell on LinkedInEmail: boconnell@Lawrencewoodmere.orgBrian O'Connell, Founding Principal of Scholars' Academy reveals his secrets!Did You Ever Think About Surrendering Your Classroom To The Students?You have to deal with the reality you're in - not the reality you want.Success with Platoon MentalityCulture Eats Strategy for BreakfastThere needs to be a Pursuit of Equity that does not Compromise ExcellenceHelp Every Student Find His or Her Next Highest PotentialSword of DamoclesHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 - we rise or fall to the level of our preparation2 - Do we hold ourselves and our teams to an "Above The Line" standard3 - E + R = OHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 principles!1 - Get inside your customer's head, know what they want then exceed the meeting of those needs2 - Complaints are opportunities3 - Seek growth over perfectionHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 perspective,Humility allows opportunity,Failure creates motivation,Hope inspires change,Leadership develops courage""A more educated society is a better society"Here are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 magic2 - After creating moments of magic - every person you interact with is a customer3 - Moments of magic leave cluesHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 acknowledging fear 3 - Rely on your trainingHarvey MacKayHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 ZawackiE4 - Lead Your School Into The Future - Trevor WaddingtonE5 - Flip the System - Mike SoskilE6 - It's ALWAYS "US" and "WE" instead of I - St Claire AdriaanE7 - Approach Learning With Wonderment and Awe - Carrie KriesE8 - The Best Qualities of School Leaders Are the Ones We Should Be Teaching Our Students - Jenn David-LangThe Stockdale Paradox - Jim CollinsEpisodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

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 LeadersJenn@TheMainIdea.netJenn on LinkedInJenn on Twitter - @The_MainIdeaMost school leaders have "Stacks of Shame"Atomic Habits - by James ClearWhat most people feel are "soft skills" are really foundational skillsDeep Learning: Engage the World Change the World - by Michael FullanThe Global Achievement Gap: Why Our Kids Don't Have the Skills They Need for College, Careers, and Citizenship -- and What We Can Do About It - Tony WagnerQualities of a good school leader:- Sense of Purpose- Life-Long Learner- Flexible & AdaptiveVUCA = Volatile, Uncertain, Complex & AmbiguousKnow Thy Impact - John HattieI have never seen a successful school without a successful culture. A good school culture:- allows people to make mistakes- celebrates small wins- makes people feel valued and connectedThe AtlanticConnect habits to existing habitsKim Marshall - The Marshall MemoThe Best of the Marshall MemoThe C's of ChangeLeading adults is not the same as teaching studentsThe Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups - by Daniel Coyle Here are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

In What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence by Stephen A. Schwarzman - Matt uncovers a multitude of valuable knowledge nuggets to apply to your school today.1 - Go Big 2 - Welcome the Best Ideas3 - Be a Friend to the SituationHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

In Success Built to Last - Creating a Life That Matters by Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery and Mark Thompson - Matt dives into the three main leadership principles for school leaders.1 - Passion in your work is a necessity2 - Lose yourself in your work, not in your career3 - Trust enough to have authentic conversationsEpisodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

Carrie Kries - Head of Gladwyn Montessori School has a unique story of how she got into education and discusses leading her team, students, their families and the community into positive life-long learning with the goal of real equity and impacting every student. Carrie's inspiring view on work-life balance can help any school leader!Carrie Kries on LinkedInckries@gladwyne.orgGladwyne Montessori SchoolNYUDrexel UniversityArcadia UniversityWallingford-Swarthmore School DistrictUniversity of Pennsylvania - Educational LeadershipPhiladelphia Montessori Charter SchoolCosta's 16 Habits of MindHow to Integrate the 16 Habits of Mind in Your ClassroomHere are some additional resources supporting our mission of impacting education together.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

Matt takes a deep dive into The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People by Kevin Leman and William PentakLeadership Principles:1 - Create connection and mutual identification with your team2 - Nurture your office environment3 - Set your heart on your peopleHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

Matt and I were blown away by the character of a humble Middle School Principal in Queens NY. Despite absolute adversity, St Claire Adriaan elevated himself to be an impactful educator who relentlessly seeks to empower and equip all who he comes in contact with. We hope his conversation will inspire you as much as it did us!Academy of the City Charter SchoolSt Claire Addriaan on LinkedInSt Claire Addriaan on FacebookApartheidMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsSchool Leadership Discussion:Be an active listenerBe a role model and practice what you preachA place where kids, family and community members all feel welcomeEvery kid gets your bestUbuntu - Doc Rivers on YouTube (0:54)They can never take away what you knowGet feedback from all those you serveI need to know more than I did yesterdayIf you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong placeSchool to Prison Pipeline by EdWeekRefugee by Alan GratzBrown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline WoodsonThe Outsiders by Wendy ConklinRestorative JusticeRestorative CirclesCompass of ShameGet a Mentor & Role ModelsNever forget to explain the WHYHere are some additional resources supporting our mission of impacting education together.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comCity Charter Sch

Matt's review of The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love - Ken ColemanLeadership Principals:1 - Do work that matters to you2 - We need others to help us achieve our career goals3 - Proactive design is keyHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feeback, Show Notes & more - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

Matt's review of Michael Hyatt's book - The Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your BusinessLeadership Principles:1 - Vision Makes Alignment Possible2 - Vision is a great motivator3 - The vision can adaptHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Episodes, Feedback & More - www.elevateschool.usFacebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.com

Mike Soskil discusses concepts to improve education from his new book Flip the System US - How Teachers Can Transform Education and Save Democracy. Mike provides insight and specific actions to upgrade education from the classroom to the Federal level.- Why you should prepare students for the global society- How can I support you in doing what you need to be successful?- Are you complicit with your students?Mike Soskil on Twitter - @msoskilMike Soskil on LinkedInPasi SahlbergAndy HargreavesSanger Unified School DistrictKarey Killian - Internet Equity (Podcast)Pennsylvania Teachers Advisory CommitteeTeaching in the 4th Industrial RevolutionHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes & more - www.elevateschool.us

In this episode, Matt reviews Peter S. Cohan's book You Can't Order Change - Lessons from Jim McNerney's Turnaround at BoeingLeadership Principals:1 - When people grow so does your organization2 - We grow through people, not deals3 - Doing the right thing is a competitive advantageHere are some additional resources supporting our mission.Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes & more - www.elevateschool.us

Matt reviews Alan Williams' Teammates Matter to find important leadership concepts to help you in running your school. Leadership Principles:1 - Keep Your Word In Small Promises2 - Find Strength In The Valley3 - You Win As A Result of Personal GrowthHere are some additional resources that will support our mission. Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes & more - www.elevateschool.us

Trevor discusses marketing, relationships, vision, teamwork and much more for the future of your school!Specific Skills Discussed:- Market to your vision- Relational Art- Vulnarability- Transparency- Decisiveness- Delegation- Team MeshTrevor Waddington on LinkedInTruth Tree ConsultingBrené Brown - Books on AmazonSimon SinekGoogle Has a Plan to Disrupt the College Degree Gary Vee's Clouds & Dirt SneakersAtomic HabitsPrimal LeadershipWe have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes & more - www.elevateschool.us

In this episode, Matt reviews the leadership principals in Admiral William H McRaven's hit book Make Your Bed.Leadership Principals:1 - Draw Strenght From Others - 1:142 - High Standards Equal High Achievement - 2:003 - Lead & Live In A Way That Writes A Captivating Story - 2:16 A - Play Big B - Seek to Serve C - Sacrifice Now for Reward LaterWe have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes - www.elevateschool.us

Dr. Andy Zawacki instills so much detail and depth of leadership knowledge in this episode that it can be a case study on how school leadership should be!*We intentionally did not include a beginning introduction to this episode. Dr. Zawacki did such a great job portraying his leadership journey that I could not do it justice.Dr. Andy Zawacki on LinkedInDr. Andy Zawacki on FacebookAndy.zawacki@arborbrook.orgArborbrook Christian AcademyThe Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff Dr. David Wells on LinkedInWe have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes - www.elevateschool.us

Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan HeathMatt discussed the three main topics that will help school leaders become more effective and have better communication and problem-solving.We have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes - www.elevateschool.us

Fix This Next: Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business by Mike MichalowiczMatt discussed the three main topics that will help school leaders become more effective and have a better-balanced life.We have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes - www.elevateschool.us

Jacqui Yamada provides an abundance of content that is practical to growing your school leadership, and if you are considering an International Student Plan for your school - this is MUST LISTEN!Connect with Jacqui on LinkedInEmail: jacqui@isminc.com Cell: 401.741.4982Independent School ManagementWe have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes - www.elevateschool.us

This week Matt reviews Brian Tracey's "GOALS!" with three points to make you a better leader!Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want -- Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy We have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes - www.elevateschool.us

Today Matt discusses the concepts in The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change by Jon GordonWe have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes - www.elevateschool.us

In this first episode of Elevate School Leadership, Marc Steren provides so many practical insights and simple concepts that will make a BIG impact at your school, we would have a hard time listing them all, so we didn't!Email Marc: msteren@umd.eduMarc Steren on LinkedInSara Blakely - SpanxAudible (Audio Books)Bullis School's 2020 Shark Tank Competition, in 3 MinutesDean ChangUdacityCourseraedXMaria Antokas - Bullis School Director of the Entrepreneurship Signature Program School Culture Fit - Book: Coming Winter 2020We have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes - www.elevateschool.us

We really were not sure if this is Season 2 of Education Insights or Season 1 of Elevate School Leadership - as the name of the podcast and format changed. Regardless, we are looking to step up the game of school leaders with the ultimate goal to benefit students.In this episode, Matt Trammell and I introduce ourselves and give an outlook for the future of the podcast.We are excited about some of the guests we have lined up and to start really impacting education together!We have started some additional resources that will support our mission. Here are two to begin with:Facebook Group LinkedIn GroupConnect with Matt on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInComments or Questions? - kevin@theSMARTsub.comEpisodes - www.elevateschool.us

Thanks for a great season 1. We'll be back closer to the start of the school year. I am excited to announce that Matt Trammel will be our co-host and we have excited School Leaders to interview and a new name! Elevate School Leadership!!Have an amazing summer!! Kevin

Fredrik deBoer explains the common lie perpetuated in education and provides examples of how reform can make education equal for all students and easier on faculty and staff.The Cult of Smart: How Our Broken Education System Perpetuates Social Injustice - Fredrik deBoerwww.fredrikdeboer.comThe Math Myth: And Other Stem Delusions - Andrew HackerAndrew YangElon MuskCarl Zimmer

Karey's blogpost on internet equity during the pandemic has shed a lot of light on distance learning for many teachers and students. Karey's strengths in technology and her infection personality have created great solutions for distance engagement. Internet Equity For Rural Teachers and Students - Blog Post @CoLIBRAtoRY - TwitterChangemakers Video by MicrosoftMicrosoft TeamsMinecraft: Education EditionBooks To Africa Partnership - Julie HembreeMicrosoft Innovative Educator ExpertISTE ProfilePennsylvania Teachers Advisory Committee

An engaging atmosphere and content that is relevant are just a few of the strategies CJ Reynolds uses to impact students. But it does not stop there. Mr. Reynolds is also impacting educators with his YouTube channel "Real Rap With Reynolds" where he highlights activities from his classroom often and hosts "Sunday Night Teacher Talks" a Q&A for educators - veterans & newbies - who want to improve or just need a little help with a specific situation. CJ goes deep during our dialog into feelings and failing, but provides great insights throughout! CJ Reynolds - Teach Your Class OffReal Rap With Reynolds - YouTubeCJ & School Staff Surprising Quarantined Students!Real Rap with Reynolds - Facebook Grouphttps://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/Jason Reynolds - AuthorDonorsChoose.org"As Good As It Gets" - TrailerDave Burgess - Teach Like A PirateFr. Gregory Boyle - homeboyindustries.orgGary VaynerchukDr. Noah Tennant

Barry White Jr's deep connection with his students makes an impact in their lives daily. His intentionality speaks volumes in letting students know that he is there for them, opening more doors for doors and encouraging them to reach higher.Morning Entry with Mr. WhiteList of press coverage with links (Today Show, Steve Harvey, FOX News and many more!)The Ashley Park Blue Wings Step Team (The Beginning)Surprise Classroom Visit | Harlem GlobetrottersQuarantine Schedule TikTok Video (on Instagram)Website - Future link to The Barry White Jr FoundationSpeaking OpportunitiesInstagramYouTubeFacebookaskbwhitejr@gmail.com

Known as a Stand Up Educationalist - Dave Keeling has been helping educators, students and parents both nationally and internationally with anything from confidence, motivation, the brain-how it works and how amazing it is, managing change, visionary skills, improvisation, forum theatre, revision techniques, memory skills and success and creativity in the classroom, not to mention a little bit of magic, his sole purpose has been to enable those he works with to feel more loveable and capable. Independent Thinking on Laughter explains the science behind why laughter helps learners, but also provides practical exercises for incorporating humor into lessons and everyday life.Dave Keeling - Independent Thinking On LaughterDave Keeling - Rocket Up Your Classwww.davekeeling.com@mrappealing - TwitterYouTubeSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Noah HarariRebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking - Matthew SayedThe Infinite Monkey Cage PodcastFat Larry's Band - Zoom