UnearthED

Most school administrators are committed to good leadership, so why is becoming an ideal school leader often so elusive? In this episode, we take off the masks, gaze deeply in the mirror, and search for real answers.  Follow on Twitter: @randybw15  @PrinCoach81 @BrassTacksInno1 @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork @Jonharper70bd #unearthedpodcast James Bailey and Randy Weiner co-wrote Leading SEL by Modeling It. James Bailey's career has encompassed teacher, principal, school turnaround, principal consultant, and superintendent roles spanning Texas, Colorado, and Wyoming. As Superintendent in Wyoming, his district was the first member in the state to join the League of Innovative Schools after reform efforts around personalized learning and social-emotional development. In San Antonio, he led the turnaround efforts for the Carpe Diem Schools. His deep-seated commitment to equity and supporting school leaders led to him training as an executive coach and co-founding Brass Tacks Innovations focused on adult SEL development, school redesign, and the use of improvement and implementation science to help all schools and learners meet the demands of our emerging society. Randy Weiner has worked in start-ups, education, and education technology throughout his career. He is a co-founder and served as the founding Chairman of the Board at Urban Montessori Charter School  (UMCS) in Oakland, CA—the nation’s first public Montessori, Arts Integration and Design Thinking school. Randy is also a co-founder and the CEO at BrainQuake, a two-time U.S. Department of Education Small Business Innovation Award winner. Randy taught for five years in Oakland and Madagascar. He provides educational consulting services, along with James Bailey and Elana Feinberg, through Brass Tacks Innovations.

Most school years are challenging during the best of times. Given the exceptional challenges students, teachers and parents are struggling with during the pandemic, how can school leaders maintain motivation during this unique school year? Follow on Twitter: @toddhenry, @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork @Jonharper70bd #unearthedpodcast Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than ten million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. His latest book, The Motivation Code, is a practical guide to discovering what truly drives your best work.

In this episode, we pick the brain of one of our “Washington insider” colleagues for clues about the road ahead under the new U.S. Secretary of Education. Follow on Twitter: @thomascmurray @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd #unearthedpodcast Tom Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning. Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named one of “20 to Watch” by NSBA, the “National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year” in 2018, the “Education Thought Leader of the Year” in 2017, and the “Education Policy Person of the Year” by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed, was released in 2017 with ASCD, and his new book, Personal & Authentic was released last fall. Connect with him at thomascmurray.com

As school leaders, we often consider busyness a badge of honor — until we hit the wall. Our guest says, “There were days I felt so low that if I didn’t do something I don’t know what could have happened.” In this episode, we talk about knowing when to hit the pause button and take care of ourselves. Follow on Twitter: @Dwight_Carter @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork @Jonharper70bd #unearthedpodcast Dwight Carter is a nationally recognized school leader from Central OH. Because of his collaborative and innovative leadership, in 2010, he was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Educator Hall of Fame. He was also named a 2013 National Association of Secondary School Principals Digital Principal of the Year, the 2014 Academy of Arts and Science Education High School Principal of the Year, and the 2015 Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators Principal of the Year. He is currently an Assistant Director and Eastland Career Center in Groveport, OH. He is the co-author of three books: What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better School and Classroom Design (Corwin, 2015), Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How to Survive Hyper-change (Corwin 2017), and the second edition of Leading Schools in Disruptive Times (Corwin, 2021. Additionally, he has contributed to several educational books and articles.

As we celebrate our 100th episode we take a look back and reflect on the myriad lessons we’ve learned from three years of talking with educators, and school leaders about teaching, leading schools, and lifelong learning. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

School leaders are on the front lines of moving our discussions about race beyond stereotypes to facilitate the candid conversations required to teach students of color. In this episode, we look at what it takes to create the right climate. Alexs Pate is President and CEO of Innocent Technologies. He is a New York Times bestselling author who has written five novels – including Amistad, a children's book, a book of nonfiction and has curated numerous literary anthologies. His latest book The Innocent Classroom: Dismantling Racism for Children of Color was published in 2020 by ASCD. Throughout his career, Alexs has attacked the virulent racial stereotypes that limit the realities of people of color. He has worked to create worlds in which the humanity of everyone is recognized, known and finally assumed. Alexs founded Innocent Technologies to build the world in which we can live our authentic humanity, uninhibited by the stories about who we are supposed to be.

Teaching during the pandemic is taking its toll on the most positive and energetic educators among us. In this episode, we learn some practical strategies for managing the exceptional levels of stress and overwhelm many of us feel. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @elizabethjosel1 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Beth Joselyn is a practitioner of teaching and empowering humans to regulate their nervous system using simple tools accessible to them- BREATH, intentional movements and heart intelligence practices. She has a Masters in Art Education and currently teaches Elementary art. She is also a certified id Yoga instructor and has trained under James S. Gordon, MD, a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, a world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety and psychological trauma. .

In this episode, we take a look at what we are seeing in the first few weeks of the new school year and how it compares with insights from a recent survey about what’s working with students and what’s not. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @byrondesigns @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork David Byron is Manager of Design and Innovation Strategy at Sundberg-Ferar where he works identifying the right user needs and find emotionally compelling solutions. David was lead designer on the Saleen S5S Raptor supercar and the Hyundai ELEVATE walking car concept. David is also the president of the Michigan Design Council, where he produced ‘The State of Design’ documentary and leads the annual Michigan Design Prize for K-12 students.

Are we ready for the sensitive, complex discussions about race and social justice that will be coming to our schools next term? Black lives matter, policing, social justice, equitable education are the big themes, and the prevailing sentiment is no. Join us as we take the first step toward getting ready to manage the challenging road ahead. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @MisterMinor @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Cornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator. He works with teachers, school leaders, and leaders of community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform in cities (and sometimes villages) across the globe. His latest book, We Got This, explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday choices -- specifically in the choice to really listen to kids. He has been featured in Education Week, Brooklyn Magazine, and Teaching Tolerance Magazine. He has partnered with The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, The New York City Department of Education, The International Literacy Association, Scholastic, and Lesley University’s Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative.

Are we ready for the sensitive, complex discussions about race and social justice that will be coming to our schools next term? Black lives matter, policing, social justice, equitable education are the big themes, and the prevailing sentiment is no. Join us as we take the first step toward getting ready to manage the challenging road ahead. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @MisterMinor @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Cornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator. He works with teachers, school leaders, and leaders of community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform in cities (and sometimes villages) across the globe. His latest book, We Got This, explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday choices -- specifically in the choice to really listen to kids. He has been featured in Education Week, Brooklyn Magazine, and Teaching Tolerance Magazine. He has partnered with The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, The New York City Department of Education, The International Literacy Association, Scholastic, and Lesley University’s Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative.

Our attempts to support great teaching often fall short of our objectives, time table, and consistency. What practices do we need to unlearn or completely abandon to support teachers more effectively? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @robyn_mindsteps @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Robyn Jackson is the CEO of Mindsteps Inc. a professional development firm for k12 Educators. She’s the author of 10 books and the host of the podcast School Leadership Reimagined.

We’ve come to realize that our response to COVID-19 is more accurately described as emergency remote learning. Which raises the question, what does it really take to do distance learning well? Follow on Twitter: @thomascmurray @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Tom Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready SchoolsⓇ, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body and the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning. Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named one of “20 to Watch” by NSBA, the “National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year” in 2018, the “Education Thought Leader of the Year” in 2017, and the “Education Policy Person of the Year” by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed, was released in 2017 with ASCD, and his new book, Personal & Authentic was released last fall. Connect with him at thomascmurray.com

Our guest is a medical doctor and a nationally recognized voice on COVID-19. Join us for a discussion on what we need to know to go the distance with managing the pandemic in education. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and his medical practice is based in the greater metro Detroit area.

Many school leaders are struggling to calibrate the right response to the coronavirus outbreak. We feel stuck between a rock and a very hard decision. To close or not to close? That is the question we’ll unpack in this episode. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

We're all working hard to reach every student, yet some students are still falling through the cracks. What does it take to reach the students who are difficult to teach? #unearthedpodcast Follow on Twitter: @basil_marin  @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Basil Marin, Ed.S., is an Assistant Principal at Churchland High School with Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia. Marin believes wholeheartedly that he was placed on this earth to help at-risk youth who have the mentality that they will never amount to anything. He also believes all students are capable of learning and all students have the right to an equitable education.

In this episode, we look at the use and practical implications of the term "thought leader" -- Who uses it, who it applies to, does it matter? Follow on Twitter: @sarahdateechur @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools.

What do school leaders need to know about the coronavirus and more importantly, what should we do in or schools to manage the threat? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and his medical practice is based in the greater metro Detroit area.

Our guest has led a long battle against mislabeling students through faulty and culturally biased tests. In this episode, we look at how faulty application and interpretation of standardized tests harm students and how we can remedy the problem. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Marty Glick is the co-author of The Soledad Children. He is a litigator with the international firm, Arnold & Porter, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America in Intellectual Property and Patent Law. He worked in Mississippi for the Justice Department in the 1960s and for the California Rural Legal Assistance for eight years. He has been CRLA’s outside counsel for four decades and has been lead counsel on countless pro bono cases. He lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can also go to martyglick.com.

Join us as we dive into the literacy Olympics and identify the bronze, silver and gold picks for back-to-school reading. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @KirchnerLMS @bamradionetwork Julie Kirchner began her teaching career in 1994 and has taught a wide variety of content areas including music and performing arts, sixth grade math, and fourth grade. She is now a K-5 Library Media Specialist at Meadow Ridge Elementary School in the Wayzata School District. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Many of the generally accepted best practices of great teaching are no longer relevant. Join us as we review the conventional wisdom great teachers have thrashed, hashed and trashed. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad benjamingilpin @mwniehoff @bamradionetwork Michael Niehoff has been a secondary educator for 25 years. His students, programs & schools have been recognized by Apple, Google, CUE, and NASSP. He is the founding principal of the award-winning, project-based Minarets High School and a regular education blogger. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

The challenges that shake us as we work to grow in our practice can be internal and external. Our guest offers tips for dealing with both. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @jethrojones @bamradionetwork Jethro Jones is the principal of Kodiak Middle School and host of the Transformative Principal podcast, where he interviews successful educational leaders to improve our schools. He focuses on finding simple solutions to complex problems. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

How can we stay positive and lead our schools in the face of relentless challenges, time pressures, setbacks, and the negative events we have to manage. Follow on Twitter:@gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @jongordon11 @bamradionetwork.com Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 17 books including multiple best-sellers. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Our guest challenges us to reexamine our thinking about the value and cost of college. Are there valid alternatives, and what does this view mean to those of us who work every day to prepare students for higher education? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @donwettrick @bamradionetwork Don Wettrick is the Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School and author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level. He has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; CEO, and podcast host; founder StartEdUp. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

Can we talk? This week we kick off a series on leading difficult, risky, candid conversations in school. Conversations that are important academically, socially, civically, and personally, but have the potential to spiral out of control.  How do we teach and learn the skills to discuss tough issues while maintaining our relationships with students and peers? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

Why are there so few black male teachers in our schools?  Is there a dearth of applicants?  Are there systemic roadblocks? Are there other hidden factors at play.  Join us as we try to unpack the factors behind the astoundingly low statistics. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @UrbanEdDJ @bamradionetwork Rann Miller directs a 21st Century Community Learning Center in southern New Jersey, one of 63 federally funded after-school programs in the state. He spent six years teaching in charter schools in Camden, New Jersey. Miller is also a freelance writer whose articles can be seen here, and the creator, writer and editor of the Official Urban Education Mixtape Blog.

Despite the general contempt for standardized tests among many educators they remain. In this episode, we look at how we can help all of our students do better on these tests. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Logan Thompson is a GMAT and GRE instructor and author of Beyond the Content Mindfulness as a Test Prep Advantage.

How can a school leader determine if he has lost his way, or lost his ability to connect and lead his team? Are there clear indicators, signals, or early warning signs? More importantly, how can school administrators who have misled their staff get their people and organization back on course? Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @TanveerNaseer @bamradionetwork Tanveer Naseer is an internationally-acclaimed keynote and TEDx speaker, award-winning leadership writer, author, and CEO of Tanveer Naseer Leadership, a leadership corporate training and consulting firm. Tanveer has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in the leadership sphere, including being recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts”.

Are you really connecting with your staff? How do you know? In this episode, our guest shares the key to building effective teams and discovering the root of all connections. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @raehanbobby @bamradionetwork Bobby Umar is an inspirational speaker & coach who was named an Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker and he’s also spoken at TEDx 5 times. With over 500,000 social media followers, Bobby is a recognized influencer and thought leader in Networking, Social Media and Personal Branding.

Brad Gustafson and Ben Gilpin with Sanée Bell It's back to school time.  Listen in as our guest explains why she is challenging us to start the school year with vulnerability instead of strength. Follow on Twitter: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @SaneeBell @bamradionetwork Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Sanée is passionate about authentic, purposeful learning for students and teachers, and she also has a strong passion for leadership and its impact on teacher engagement, student learning, and school culture.

It's back to school time. Join us as we talk about how to do it sharper, better, differently. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @TechNinjaTodd @bamradionetwork Todd Nesloney, author of Kids Deserve It, is the Academy of Education Arts & Sciences BAMMY Elementary Principal and Elementary Teacher of the Year, TCEA Classroom Teacher of the Year, White House Champion of Change, NSBA "20 to Watch", Classroom Champions Teacher, CDE "Top 40 Innovators in Education". Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Our guest shares inspiring stories and examples of how little things can make a massive difference as we lead our schools. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @rohitbhargava @bamradionetwork Rohit Bhargava is an innovation and marketing expert and the founder of the Non-Obvious Company. He spent 15 years as a marketing strategist for Ogilvy and Leo Burnett, is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of six business books and also teaches marketing and innovation at Georgetown University. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

Our guest shares inspiring stories and examples of how little things can make a massive difference as we lead our schools. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @rohitbhargava @bamradionetwork Rohit Bhargava is an innovation and marketing expert and the founder of the Non-Obvious Company. He spent 15 years as a marketing strategist for Ogilvy and Leo Burnett, is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of six business books and also teaches marketing and innovation at Georgetown University. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

Juuling and vaping have reached pandemic levels among teens in school. Tune in for a quick briefing on the essential things you need to know. Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @jimknight99 @bamradionetwork Show Notes Dr. Nick Gilpin is the Chief Medical Officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, MI, and he is an assistant clinical professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and his medical practice is based in the greater metro Detroit area. Dr. Brad Gustafson, author and principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arborh and has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification.

Can a school leader be a supervisor, an evaluator, and a supportive instructional coach? Our guest says yes, but... Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @jimknight99 @bamradionetwork Jim Knight is a senior partner at the Instructional Coaching Group and a senior research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. His recent book is Better Conversations: Coaching Ourselves to Be More Credible, Caring, and Connected. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

How will the new set of federal guidelines impact our ability to create safe schools while maintaining fair treatment of all students? Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @BobFarrace @bamradionetwork Bob Farrace is director of public affairs for the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the premier organization for school leadership, equity, and student empowerment. He is a longtime education advocate, beginning from his days as a high school English teacher. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

According to our guest, leading school change starts with knowing and speaking your truth. What comes next? Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @proven4oklahoma @bamradionetwork Melissa Provenzano honed her commitment to improving the lives of her fellow citizens by becoming an educator. First, as a Biology teacher at Will Rogers High School, then as an administrator at Booker T Washington High School, Hale Junior High and for Bixby High School. Melissa expanded that supportive leadership role to the citizens of Tulsa and became the Democratic House District 79. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Most school leaders want to encourage and achieve exceptional results but many of us fall short. How do we bridge the gap? Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @lollydaskal @bamradionetwork Lolly Daskal is one of the most sought-after executive leadership coaches in the world. Her extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies. As founder and CEO of Lead From Within, her proprietary leadership program is engineered to be a catalyst for leaders who want to enhance performance and make a meaningful difference in their companies, their lives, and the world. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

No matter how much we like to think we are prepared for disasters, we often find ourselves ill-equipped to respond when those disasters impact our schools. How can we be better prepared? Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @gwmckeever @FB_Elementary @bamradionetwork Nikol Youngberg (Ed.D) has served as the principal of Flour Bluff Elementary School in Corpus Christi, Texas for the past eight years. She has also taught at Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the department of Educational Leadership. Gina McKeever has been an educator spanning over 3 decades and in two states, MN & TX. Prior to serving the past 5 years as the principal of H.G. Olsen Elementary School in Port Aransas, Texas, she was a middle school principal and classroom teacher. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Our guest provides practical tips for school leaders to enable us to effectively set and achieve goals. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @alienearbud @bamradionetwork Danny "Sunshine" Bauer is the founder of Better Leaders Better Schools and runs mastermind groups to support leadership growth. You can grab free resources and listen to his podcast at betterleadersbetterschools.com. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

School leaders in new roles typically find themselves navigating a tricky path during the transition. In this segment, we look for smart insights on stepping into a new position. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @andymolinsky @bamradionetwork Lynn Colon is Director of EL Programs and Services in Norther VA, supervising the programs in 94 schools. Served as an elementary principal of a school of over 1,000 students where the goal was to create magical moments everyday. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

Authentically relating to staff, students, and parents from different cultures is challenging. join us as we look at a model for comfortably relating to other cultures. Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @andymolinsky @bamradionetwork Andy Molinsky is a professor of Organizational Behavior and International Management at Brandeis University’s International Business School. He specializes in helping people step outside their personal and cultural comfort zones and has written two popular books on the subject Global Dexterity with Harvard Business Review Press and Reach. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

How school Leaders create cultures of loyalty and commitment by focusing on "the bigger why." Follow: @gustafsonbrad@benjamingilpin @steveshed @bamradionetwork Stephen Shedletzky helps leaders articulate their ideas and feelings. He is the Head of Brand Voice at Start With Why. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

Our guest turns our thinking about "good communication" with others upside down. Tune in to learn the new rules. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @uhmms @bamradionetwork Scott has more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience--coupled with a Ph.D. in Communication, 13 years as a lecturer in the Communication Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and author of two national best-selling books including Getting a Squirrel to Focus: Engage and Persuade Today’s Listeners. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University.

Online discussions can quickly turn contentious, offensive, or harmful. What do we all need to know and understand to have difficult conversations online? Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @techyturner @bamradionetwork Rodney Turner is a Technology Integration Consultant and has been an educator over 20 years. Rodney is an ambitious seeker of knowledge in the science of teaching. He is blogs and co-hosts an international podcast “AU2AZ” and his own “TechyTurner’s Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

What can we as educators do today to model behaviors and actions that better prepare students for the future? Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @robertjmarzano @bamradionetwork Caroline Pugh is the Chief of Staff at CareJourney, a healthcare data analytics company based in Washington D.C. Caroline was previously the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of VirtualU, a tech startup that developed 3D human scanning technology. Named "15 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch" by Entrepreneur magazine. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

Last week we did an episode on how Twitter has increasingly become a hotbed of conflict, criticism, and controversy. This week a firestorm broke out around student engagement. In this episode, we take a closer look. Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @robertjmarzano @bamradionetwork Robert J. Marzano, Ph.D., is cofounder and chief academic officer of Marzano Research in Denver, Colorado. A leading researcher in education, he is a speaker, trainer, and author of more than 50 books and 200 articles. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota and author of Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital Age Learners. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.

Twitter can be an extraordinary source or professional development, but increasingly the platform has become a hotbed of conflict, criticism, and controversy. How can we make the most of the current Twitter climate? Follow: @gustafsonbrad @benjamingilpin @bamradionetwork Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Our guest has worked with school leaders around the world. In this episode, we mine his experiences for unspoken challenges all school leaders face. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @peterdewitt @bamradionetwork Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) is a former K-5 teacher for 11 years and a principal for eight years. He runs workshops and provides keynotes focusing on collaborative leadership, fostering inclusive school climates, and connected learning. Contact him here for more information. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

Most educators agree that most staff meetings are dreadful. Our guest offers tips to make meetings attractive, enjoyable and productive. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @rushtonh @bamradionetwork Rushton Hurley is a former teacher and principal, and the founder/executive director of Next Vista for Learning, which houses a free library of videos by and for teachers and students at NextVista.org. Rushton works with teachers at leaders at schools around the world, and is a regular keynote speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

We have moved into an age where a person's value is increasingly based on their ability to innovate. In this episode, we look at how to create innovators. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @drtonywagner @bamradionetwork A globally recognized voice in education, Tony Wagner is the author of six books — including the best sellers, The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators, and he currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. Prior to this appointment, Tony held a variety of positions at Harvard University for more than twenty years. Dr. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

It's essential for education leaders to identify staff burnout and help staff work through it. Our guest offers some proven strategies. Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @davidmdye @bamradionetwork Author and international keynote speaker David Dye has over two decades of experience leading teams, building organizations, and working with Boards of Directors. He is the award-winning author of 2 books, including The Seven Things Your Team Needs to Hear You Say. Brad Gustafson is the principal and lead learner at Greenwood Elementary in Minnesota. Ben Gilpin is currently the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor. He has a Master’s in education from Spring Arbor University and has an Educational Leadership Certification through Eastern Michigan University.