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Power Quote: “If we want better outcomes for students, we have to create better outcomes for teachers.”Description:I hope this doesn't sound too egotistical but I LOVE it when a guest echoes my own preaching, especially when that guest is a current school leader. This episode is full of foundational ideas as well as some simple actionable strategies. It's the kind of show I love to do where two friends dive deep into a central theme of school – growing teachers.Sponsor Spot 1:Before we begin, I'd liketo thank digiCOACH for sponsoring today's show. As a loyal listener to this show, you know I am a big advocate for short, targeted observations, so I'm excited about DigiCoach sponsoring this podcast. DigiCoach makes it easier to follow up on observations with meaningful feedback. I love that you can focus on specific elements and that there is a ready-made bank of items to use for telling teachers what they are doing well! You can learn more about DigiCoach at digicoach.com or click the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Cathy Lacey is a Curriculum Resource Teacher and professional learning leader in South Carolina. A Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Fellow, Certified Coach, and South Carolina ASCD Emerging Leader, she creates practical, teacher-driven professional learning rooted in evidence-based strategies. She's a national presenter and founder of Blazers, LLC, where she supports educators through coaching, training, and microlearning.  Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/Prompts1. What does teacher-centric professional learning look like in action—and how is it different from traditional PD? What small shifts build real momentum for teacher growth?2. What are some of the most common barriers schools face when implementing meaningful professional learning—and what are realistic ways to overcome them?3. How can leaders personalize professional learning without creating more work—for themselves or their teachers?4. In what ways can assistant principals evaluate whether their PD is making a lasting impact—and what tools or strategies can help with that?Sponsor Spot 3:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 4:Before we wrap, I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Summary/wrap upBig theme: The Flywheel (Links to episodes 75 and 76: part 1 and part 2)Teachers choose and get quality actionable pdLeaders follow up with targeted observation and supportObservation data and teacher inform next PDConsistent cyclesSupporting and growingWork with the few and the willing (episode 8 link about how to choose)Evaluating PD: Guskey or something (NN activity)“If we want better outcomes for students, we have to create better outcomes for teachers.”Ask!!!!Thank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Guest links:Website: https://blazersinnovation.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleenlacey/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/CathleenLaceyFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Description:“Sam I am, I do not like green eggs and ham!” Our guest today is not Dr. Seuss, but he does talk a lot about SAM, not the peddler of a strange breakfast, but rather a process for helping instructional leaders reclaim their purpose.  Sponsor Spot 1:As a loyal listener to this show, you know I am a big advocate for short, targeted observations, so I'm excited about digiCOACH sponsoring this podcast. digiCOACH makes it easier to follow up on observations with meaningful feedback. I love that you can focus on specific elements and that there is a ready-made bank of items to use for telling teachers what they are doing well! You can learn more about digiCOACH at digiCOACH.com or click the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Mark created the SAM Process for school leaders with help from his wife, Carol, and colleagues and mentors from across the US. Research and development was funded by the Wallace Foundation for eight years. The National SAM Innovation Project was incorporated in 2010 and now serves over 1,200 schools in twenty-four states employing 56 coaches, techs and support staff members. External research confirms SAM principals spend more time on instructional work, are happier, work a shorter day, are better liked by staff and see improved learning results. Mark was a classroom teacher for seven years, principal for ten and a superintendent for ten years. Mark and his wife, Carol, live in Louisville, Kentucky during the school year and return home to Alaska for the summers. They have one daughter, Jessica, son-in-law, Gino and granddaughter, Aurora.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsI teach assistant principals to stop managing time and start managing priorities. You shared with me your thoughts about reclaiming purpose and managing time being two sides of the same coin. What do you mean by that?What is the SAM process?What are the fundamental issues of school leadership that SAM addresses?I tend to talk about reclaiming purpose as an individual process, but you approach it as a team effort. Every leader's context is different. How do the people you work with choose who they will go on the journey with? For leaders who want to learn more about the process, what should they do?Sponsor Spot 3:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 3:Before we wrap, I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Summary/wrap upExpressing instructional leadership as a value but not acting in it (see epiphany 3) leads us to be real with ourselvesMy ALT education experiencePause (be present, be intentional)Teacher evaluation is broken – episode 218If you are interested in SAMAs a PAs an APThank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Mark's links:www.SamProcess.comFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailThe YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogStart Here: https://yourlevelfitness.com/ylf30YLF Framework: https://yourlevelfitness.com/frameworkQ&A Response YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjSupgaY5KA66MD2IdmCwFhLFbDe-pk1lWork With Daryl: https://yourlevelfitness.com/coachingIn this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm sharing a real-time reflection about the power of not giving up. This is a story about a tough day dealing with lingering injuries, making adjustments, and choosing to keep going. It's not about pushing through at all costs. It's about knowing your limits, honoring what your body is telling you, and trying again when it feels right.This isn't just a health update. It's a mindset check. I talk about how I've come to a place where the default is not quitting, even when I think about it. I also share where this podcast is headed, how it's returning to its roots as my audio journal, and why I'll be sharing these episodes more frequently but without a rigid schedule. I'll continue to point you toward the inside/out tools, but this space is going to stay raw, real, and flexible.If you've ever had a day where you felt like stopping but found the strength to try again, this one's for you.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Power Quote: “Somebody has to be able to say “pause!”Description:Have you ever listened to one of those podcasts where the host asks a question, the guest gives an answer and it goes back and forth in a way that feels more like a school lecture than a discussion? This Is not that episode! It's almost the opposite. It took me 10 minutes to get to the first question. This interview went in directions I hadn't expected, but each time I began to wonder if we were going down a rabbit hole, I would find us back at base camp. Listen carefully – there is a lot of wisdom in today's show and it all leads back to the same place, a place I'll try and explore a bit more in the wrap up.Sponsor Spot 1:As we get started, I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Charles Williams is an educator, speaker, and consultant with nearly 20 years of experience. As a Chicago school leader and founder of CW Consulting, he specializes in culturally responsive practices, equity, and mental health. Through keynotes and workshops, Charles empowers educators and leaders to "Learn, Grow, Lead," driving innovation, inclusion, and resilience in schools and communities.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsIn helping leaders move from being urgent to being strategic, I share three Epiphany's. The first epiphany is that we can't get everything done. The second Epiphany is if we can't do everything then we choose what does and doesn't get done. You talk about this a lot in your book, Learn, Grow, Lead. Why is the idea the we can choose so difficult to embrace?Every yes is a no to something else. It seems like if we could just remember this, it would go a long way in helping us to make better decisions about where to invest our time. Thoughts?Are there techniques or considerations for saying no?The third Epiphany is that our choices reflect our values, so if I'm not making decisions based on my values how can I get back on track?Sponsor Spot 3:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 4:Before we wrap, As a loyal listener to this show, you know I am a big advocate for short, targeted observations, so I'm excited about DigiCoach sponsoring this podcast. DigiCoach makes it easier to follow up on observations with meaningful feedback. I love that you can focus on specific elements and that there is a ready-made bank of items to use for telling teachers what they are doing well! You can learn more about DigiCoach at digicoach.com or click the link in the show notes.Summary/wrap upWe don't have to have all the answers!Adults work to solve problems they face – PD implicationsTask versus person focusSaying no to bad processesIgnore bad role models (set the vision, all the answers, do everything)If I wasn't already doing it, would I start today?“Somebody has to be able to say “pause!”IntentionThank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant SummerPops: https://summerpopsworkbooks.com/sample-request-page/ Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Charles' links:Book - Amazon Podcast - Spotify / AppleWebsiteFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode, I open up about sharing more of my day-to-day fitness journey with cerebral palsy. From daily walk-in videos to clips of my workouts, I'm documenting my progress in a way that not only tracks physical change, but also reflects the work I've done around body image and self-confidence.I talk about how difficult it used to be to show my full body on camera, let alone share how I walk. I've been leaning into this discomfort and using content as a way to tell my story—not to fit in, but to stand out. I also get into something new I've been doing: writing messages on coffee cups as part of my “Caffeine with Compassion” project. What started as a deeply personal struggle with handwriting as a kid has turned into something I now proudly share.This episode is a reminder that the things we've hidden away can become the things that make us most powerful. By sharing them, we take back control and connect with others who may be going through the same thing.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit https://darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Power Quote: “If I make them better, that makes me better”Description:Today's guest is the 2025 NASSP National High School Assistant Principal of the year – how cool is that! This was such a fun interview. You are going to hear Saani talk about a number of things he's done as an AP and I want you to pay attention to how each thing is interconnected with each other thing. I'll say more about that in the show summary, but listen for the connections. Sponsor Spot 1:Administrators, you walk through classrooms, take notes, and you plan to follow up… but how much of that feedback actually reaches teachers in a meaningful way?With digiCOACH, you don't just observe—you coach in the moment. Provide clear, specific feedback instantly and track progress over time. No more forgotten notes or lost opportunities—just real conversations that drive real change.With digiCOACH, you're not just giving feedback—you're building a system for growth. Track trends, measure progress, and give teachers the real-time feedback they love. Ready to make coaching more impactful? Start today at digiCOACH.com.Guest Bio:Saani Perry, from South Carolina, serves as Assistant Principal at West Florence High School. A visionary and servant leader, he champions academic growth, student wellness, and mentorship. Known for impactful initiatives and community engagement, Perry is dedicated to creating inclusive, success-driven school cultures. He proudly represents Phi Beta Sigma.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsThink about who you were in your first year as an AP and who you are today. What are biggest differences? What has not changed?We are in the people business, but the assistant principalship is a task-driven job. How do you keep people first?You've been innovative and led several key initiatives at West Florence. Can you talk about the implementation process, especially how you worked with teachers and the community? (May need to tweak this question – I'm basing it off what I read)The last few years have seen a lot of political turmoil, which has only accelerated in 2025. Every community, and therefore every school, is impacted differently, but between the “otherizing” of specific groups of people (young and old), rhetoric around DEI, and unpredictable federal funding how is your school impacted? At the close of the school year, what will you do to 1) recharge yourself and 2) plan for your own growth?Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 3:In your leadership role, you're responsible for the thousands of details it takes for your school to function like a well-oiled machine! So, when it's time for the school trip, let someone else do the heavy lifting!  Kaleidoscope Adventures has been planning exceptional travel experiences for more than 30 years. They handle ALL the details from start to finish so that you don't have to worry about a thing. Online registration and payments, convenient crowdfunding options, impeccable customer care, and an expert team make planning your school's student trip so easy! Get in touch with the pros at Kaleidoscope Adventures at the link down in the show notes and cross one more thing off your never-ending to-do list! Summary/wrap upTrust – presence (visible and listening)One piece at a time, but each piece is relatedIntention“If I make them better, they make me better.”We are on the same teamThank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Sanni's links:Email: saaninperry@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahsaan-perry-ba6381317/ Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogStart the inside/out process: https://yourlevelfitness.com/ylf30YLF Overview: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blog/ylf-self-paced-resourcesJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3In this bonus episode, I'm introducing the Mental Health Awareness Month Collection on ShopYLF.com. This first wave includes designs featuring quotes that reflect different aspects of mental and emotional health. The goal is to not only spread awareness but to humanize it by giving it a face. Whether you connect with therapy, journaling, disconnecting from tech, or self-talk, I want you to wear what speaks to you.Too often, we scroll past posts about mental health and forget them. This collection helps us bring those important messages into everyday life. Every item has been tested for quality and is offered at a fair price. More designs will be added throughout May, and after that, this collection will be retired until next year. But the message doesn't stop when the month ends. Let's show up for ourselves and others year-round.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Guess what.... we've got something new for you! Next month, our seventh child, Cade, graduates — and with that, we officially wrap up over three decades of parenting. As we step into this next season of becoming almost-empty nesters, we've been reflecting on the journey that brought us here… and why Crazy Cool Family exists in the first place. In our early years, we (Don and Suzanne) felt like we had no idea how to "win" at parenting. Don reflected on how living with five women he had to learn how to lead with relationship, not just rules. Suz realized she often responded without grace — not because she didn't want to do better, but because she didn't know how. We both desperately wanted someone to hand us a playbook — something that told us the "right move" for each season. So we went looking. What we found is that while information is everywhere, wisdom is harder to find. That's why Crazy Cool Family is different. We don't just give parenting tips — we give you the core concepts that make relationships strong and families thrive. We help you “learn how to play the game,” not just survive the day. in 2023, a trusted friend suggested we start sharing those core concepts daily — just little drips of encouragement and truth. That's how Practical Parenting was born: our daily email is designed to help parents absorb these life-giving ideas over time. And now, we're excited to introduce our next step:

Show Links:Sign up for the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailWork through the inside/out process at your own pace on the blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogGet support with 1-on-1 coaching through The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode, I talk about how we often talk ourselves out of what we really want. It usually sounds logical. We tell ourselves it's selfish, unrealistic, or that the timing just isn't right. But deep down, we feel stuck because we're not taking action. And when that cycle continues long enough, we start believing we're just not someone who follows through.The way out of that cycle is action. Even before you “decide,” you move. You take one small step, and then another. Those steps reshape your identity and rebuild your self-trust. I also dive into how so many people are stuck in a life they never actually wanted, making the best of a situation they talked themselves into. It's not always a crisis—it's often a reconnection with who you really are.If you've been feeling like you're boxed into your life, this is your invitation to open the lid. Not for anyone else. Just for you.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Power Quote: We are wired to belongDescription:You'll hear me compliment today's guest on his affirmative presence. He's the kind of person you want to be around. It was only at the end of the show that I was able to pinpoint why and it is this: he makes me feel seen, valued, and heard. Stay tuned and you'll find out why this was an “aha” for me.Sponsor Spot 1: I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Show IntroGuest Bio:Dr. Christopher Culver is a highly sought-after, dynamic, and engaging speaker. He is a proud product of Oklahoma public education. Raised in a divorced family, he split his time between Tulsa during the week, a 300-acre farm in Wyandotte, OK, and several times throughout the year in Fayetteville, NC. For more than a decade, Dr. Culver has served educational communities as a classroom teacher, secondary principal, and, most recently, as a cabinet-level administrator. He is the former President of the Oklahoma Association for Bilingual Education and the current Vice President of the Oklahoma Citizens for Education non-profit. Today, he serves as a speaker and consultant with expertise in kindness, culture, and understanding Gen Z/Gen A, and as an part-time professor at Oklahoma City University, where he teaches future teachers and leaders. Earning an EdD through research on culture and the collective impact on motivation, Dr. Culver is dedicated to spreading kindness, improving mindsets, cultivating culture, and educating about Gen Z/A. He believes that if you cannot find the light, be the light!Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsLet's start at 20,000 feet. Are there sweeping generalities that can shed some light on the differing strength needs and expectations of educators and leaders from the different generations?For 30+ year old leaders working with new 22-year-old teachers, what should they be most mindful of?For Young (26- to 35-year-old) APs or principals, what should they be mindful of when working with 25+ year veteran teachers?In developing trust between any combinations of generations, are there any universal elements?Is there anything so drastically different in developing trust that we need to remember?Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit ixl.com/assistant to get started.Closing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsor Spot 3:As a loyal listener to this show, you know I am a big advocate for short, targeted observations, so I'm excited about DigiCoach sponsoring this podcast. DigiCoach makes it easier to follow up on observations with meaningful feedback. I love that you can focus on specific elements and that there is a ready-made bank of items to use for telling teachers what they are doing well! You can learn more about DigiCoach at digicoach.com or click the link in the show notes.Summary/wrap upThe moral of the story – listenSeen valued heardSimple does not mean easyBuilding trust may take longer (based on me and you)My ACE is 9/10 – we only know people's stories if we see, value and listenThank you to our sponsors!IXL: https://www.ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: https://digicoach.com/ Chris' links:All social media is @DrChrisCulver Website: www.orangesparrow.orgFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Show LinksSign up for the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm breaking down the process of overcoming self-doubt by starting with something most people overlook. Before you take action or start tracking habits, you have to decide to trust yourself. Most of us are told that action builds belief, but the problem is that this makes you productive out of fear. You become reliant on doing something just to feel worthy.Instead, I talk about how choosing to believe in yourself first flips the script. The actions you take after that become reminders of the decision you've already made. It's a subtle shift, but it's everything. If you've ever felt stuck or like you're just pretending to be confident, this episode is for you. I share how this ties into the bigger picture of living an inside/out life and how to build momentum through mindset first, not just behavior.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the YLF Blog for inside/out insights: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogReady for more guidance? Join The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, we're taking on imposter syndrome from a completely different angle. I'm not telling you to wait for proof or collect results before you believe in yourself. I'm asking you to flip that. Decide first. Decide that you are the type of person who does the thing you're aiming to do. Then take the action.This is not about faking it or waiting to “earn” your place. It's about reinforcing a belief you already chose to adopt. The way we usually approach confidence is backwards. We think we need a track record before we can claim something. But what if that track record actually becomes more meaningful when it supports a belief we've already accepted?In this episode, I explain why waiting to feel like you belong will keep you in a cycle of doubt. I also talk about how your mind will try to pull you back into that loop. This isn't a one-time mindset shift. It's a process. It will take repetition and self-awareness. But the more you do it, the more it becomes your new normal.I break down how this works whether you're trying something new in your career, fitness, personal development or any other area of life. If you believe you're the type of person who follows through, creates, or builds… your actions will support that identity. It's about working with yourself, not against yourself.If you're ready to start reinforcing your own belief system instead of constantly trying to prove yourself to others, this episode will help you begin that shift. I'd love to hear your thoughts, so send me an email anytime.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the YLF Blog for inside/out insights: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogReady for more guidance? Join The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm diving into something that seems simple on the surface but can be a huge shift in how you navigate the world. Let people be who they are. That's it. No fixing, no reshaping, no wishing someone was different. When you stop trying to put people into boxes or mold them into who you think they should be, you free yourself from so much frustration and disappointment.The truth is, people only change when they are ready to. The same goes for you and me. All the guilt trips and nagging in the world can't force someone to make a lasting change. So why not drop the expectations and meet people where they are? This mindset doesn't mean you don't care. It just means you're choosing peace over control and connection over judgment.This episode also touches on giving yourself grace when your thoughts run wild or you slip into old habits. I talk about aiming for progress over perfection and using kindness and curiosity to guide how you respond to others and yourself. There's even a little side trail into aging, forgotten stories, and living a longer life with more purpose… because you know how my mind works sometimes.So if you're ready to breathe a little easier and build stronger connections with the people around you, this one's for you.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

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Show LinksStart your day with practical mindset reminders by signing up for the Daily Email:https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the inside/out process at your own pace with free resources on the YLF Blog:https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogWant direct coaching and structured support? Join The YLF Experience:https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this short and tactical episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, we're talking about something that applies to every area of your life — taking action. Whether you're focused on your fitness, career, relationships, or personal growth, the strategy I walk you through today is about starting small. Like, really small.I explain why your next step should always be the smallest action you're willing and able to take. Because if you try to take on too much too fast, there's a good chance you'll burn out or back away. But if you start with something manageable, something realistic for where you are right now, you build momentum.The key is to adjust based on what actually works for you, not what you think you should be doing. That's what long-term consistency is built on. This process is personal. It's flexible. It's yours to shape.So listen in, figure out the smallest step you can take toward your goal, and then email me to share it. I want to hear how you're applying this. That's Daryl at YourLevelFitness.com.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Crazy Cool Family This - Connection! We are excited to talk about this because we feel like we prioritized connections within our family and we believe it is the most important thing you can invest in - connections within family are THE MOST IMPORTANT! "Relationships build security." - Suz Here are the talking points: What is more important - obedience or relationship? What does Jesus say about connections? Reasons to value connections within family Making it PRACTICAL: Crazy Cool Connection Each week we will aim to give you a CCC – A Crazy Cool.... C word – lol! It's to sum all the info from this podcast up and package in a way you can activate. Today's CCC is a Crazy Cool CONNECTION. If you want to see transformation in your family- start with connection. Pick 1 practical we shared from the podcast and do it! Based on the age of your kids, your CCC may be different for each kid OR it may be one big change you need to make within your entire family. Here are a few examples: Have dinner together: Chik-Fil-A counts:) Say no to something this weekend to prioritize family Instead of a movie night do a game night Podcast Resources: Click here for everything Crazy Cool Family! Join the Daily Email (and your way to get the FREE Easter Resource) Give us a review!

Show LinksStart your day with mindset reinforcement by signing up for the Daily Email:https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailWork through the inside/out process at your own pace on the YLF Blog:https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogWant direct support and guidance? Join The YLF Experience:https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, we're talking about self-doubt and imposter syndrome. These feelings can show up no matter where you are in your journey. Whether you're just thinking about starting something new or already doing the thing but questioning if you even belong, this episode is for you.I share how to flip the typical narrative. Instead of waiting for your actions to give you belief, decide that you belong first. Then use your actions to reinforce that belief. You've already overcome so much in life. You have proof that you figure things out.I break down how to create your own confidence by choosing which version of your inner dialogue to believe. When doubt creeps in, write it down, then write the exact opposite thought beside it. You get to decide which version of that story becomes your truth.We also talk about how self-doubt is often a reflection of someone else's opinion that you've absorbed over time. That doubt is not proof. It's not fact. It's just noise. And when you build self-trust and take action from a place of belief, things start to click.Living from the inside out means developing a strong foundation of confidence that grows from who you are, not what other people think. This is not about faking anything. It's about deciding who you are and living that truth outwardly.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show LinksStart your day with helpful reminders by signing up for the Daily Email:https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the inside/out process through self-paced resources on the YLF Blog:https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogWant more guidance and support? Join The YLF Experience:https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, we're unpacking one of the biggest mindset shifts you can make in your fitness and personal development journey — separating your self-worth from your body size.Logically, we know our value isn't determined by how we look. But emotionally, it's not that simple. We've been taught to tie our worth to appearance for so long that unlearning it takes time, awareness, and a whole lot of reinforcement. I talk through how to start that process by focusing on what makes you you, not just how your body looks.We also talk about societal standards and how they're designed to make you feel insecure so you'll buy products or follow trends. Knowing that can help you step back and reframe the way you see yourself. I share how the fitness industry often feeds into this mindset and how my approach — through daily messaging, coaching, and podcasting — aims to give you tools to build a life from the inside out.I'll also walk through why appreciating your past self and your current self is key. This isn't about “new you versus old you.” You've always been worthy. You've just evolved. And no matter where you are on your journey, you deserve to be seen, supported, and valued by yourself first.Rewiring your default thought patterns takes time. You'll need patience. You'll need consistent reinforcement. But most of all, you'll need compassion for yourself as you do this work.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show LinksStart your day with practical mindset reminders by joining the Daily Email:https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the inside/out approach with self-paced blog resources:https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogGet support and guidance from me directly inside The YLF Experience:https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm talking about something that holds a lot of us back — living for other people. Whether you're chasing validation, trying to prove someone wrong, or doing things because it's what's always been expected of you, I want you to take a step back and ask yourself: who are you really living for?We start by talking about the importance of acknowledging that this pattern exists in the first place. It's not about beating yourself up. It's about observing your behaviors with curiosity instead of criticism. I share how many of these patterns often begin in early relationships and how they tend to trickle down into the way we show up in life and relationships today.Once you start to see the origin of this, you can begin identifying what you've been chasing and ask the big question — is this something I can give myself? And if not, am I asking the right people for it?We also talk about how tough it can be to redefine or walk away from certain relationships when your identity has been wrapped up in being a people-pleaser. There's a grieving process that comes with letting go of the roles you've played for so long. But this also opens up space for living more authentically.I dig into why boundaries matter, how they're really for you, and how they help you reinforce a stronger relationship with yourself. I also touch on the importance of therapy and how it can help you unpack the deeper emotional layers of this process.The journey to stop living for others and start living from the inside out is a long one, but it's worth it. It's about breaking patterns, finding clarity, setting boundaries, and reinforcing a new mindset — over and over again.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm talking about one of the most difficult but powerful questions you can ask yourself: Who are you really living for? If the answer is anyone other than you, there's a good chance you're stuck in a loop of anxiety, burnout, and pain that won't let up until you shift your focus inward. I share some of my own story, including how I used to operate from a place of proving people wrong, and how I've come to see the real value in separating my actions from my self-worth.This episode is a call to honesty. It's about checking in with yourself, acknowledging if you're still trying to meet someone else's expectations, and understanding that you have the power to change that narrative. Whether you're doing it for a parent, an ex, or even someone who's no longer here, you don't have to carry that weight forever. When you start showing up for you, everything starts to change. I also touch on the role therapy can play in helping you get there and why this type of deep internal work is worth the effort.If you've been on a journey of self-growth, or are just starting to explore what it looks like to truly live life for yourself, this episode is for you.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show LinksJoin the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailVisit the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode DescriptionIn this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm breaking down how comparison can quietly derail your progress, your mindset, and your happiness—and more importantly, how to stop it. I walk through the decision you have to make daily to live from the inside out, and how to reinforce that belief through practice, self-awareness, and perspective. We dig into how social media impacts the way we view ourselves and others, and why even though some posts are just highlight reels, there are people out there truly doing the work... and that doesn't have to threaten your process.I share how to start observing your own triggers around comparison and how to shift your reaction from envy to curiosity. I also talk about the importance of setting your own benchmarks, pacing yourself, and remembering that there is no finish line—you can take breaks and still come back stronger. If you've ever found yourself thinking someone else has it all figured out while you're stuck, this episode is a powerful reminder that you are not behind, you are just on your timeline.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailVisit the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm breaking down one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make. You simply decide to believe in yourself. I know it sounds basic, but this one decision can change everything. It's not about waiting until you feel ready or confident. It's about choosing to believe that you're either already capable or that you'll figure out what you need to learn.Most people live in a constant loop of self-doubt, insecurity, and comparison. But there's another path. A path where you build belief by choosing it and then reinforcing it daily. That reinforcement takes practice and consistency, but that's where this podcast, the daily email, and all the content I put out comes in. I'm here to help you center your thoughts and keep coming back to that belief in yourself.We talk about the power of choosing your thoughts, handling discomfort when trying new things, and how believing in yourself gives you the clarity and direction you've been looking for. If you want to stop spinning your wheels and start living with purpose and intention, this episode is for you.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Let's talk Easter, cause we never have! Easter is one of the MOST important holidays within our faith and we have NEVER done a podcast on it. We've almost made 300 episodes and looking through them, this is the first time we've set aside space to talk about Easter – so let's dive in. The goal of today's podcast is to help your family have the BEST Easter EVER. Here are a few points we discuss: Biblical understanding of Easter and it's significance Why Easter is overlooked/hard to celebrate without commercialized elements HOW to celebrate as a family and make it all about Jesus How do you Crazy Cool Parent that? Making it PRACTICAL: Crazy Cool Change Each week we will aim to give you a CCC – A Crazy Cool.... C word – lol! It's to sum all the info from this podcast up and package in a way you can activate. Today's CCC is a Crazy Cool CHANGE. If you want to see transformation in your family- start with changing one thing you did last year around this time. Choose/Pick 1 practical we shared from the podcast and do it! Based on the age of your kids, your CCC may be different for each kid OR it may be one big change you need to make within your entire family. Here are a few examples: Read the story of Jesus death and resurrection as a family (or watch a movie that kids can handle) Make the Easter morning intentional and about celebrating Jesus Make a special breakfast Ask your kids what they think Easter is and see what is in their hearts regarding this holiday! Want the Free Easter Resource? Join our Practical Parenting Daily Email and be the first to get the Easter Deep Dive on April 13th! Podcast Resources: Click here for everything Crazy Cool Family! Join the Daily Email (and your way to get the FREE Easter Resource on April 13th!) Give us a review!

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailVisit the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm kicking off a brand new series focused on what it really means to live an inside out life. Over the next 127 days, I'll be diving deep into the foundational habits, thoughts, and beliefs that can help you appreciate and grow from every stage of your journey. We'll explore how to build genuine self-trust, how to reflect on your past without judgment, and how to move forward with intention.The number 127 is important to me, and you'll see it come up often. That's when the daily email goes out each day, and it also happens to be my birthday. So this series is not only personal, but it's structured around a framework that has helped me and many others shift how we approach growth, mindset, and daily action.If this is your first time listening, you picked the perfect time to start. And if you're returning to the show, welcome back. Each day in this series will include a focused podcast episode and a blog post that ties into a larger theme. Eventually, all of these will come together as an ebook, but for now, I'm focused on walking through this with you one day at a time.Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review if you haven't already. And sign up for the daily email so you don't miss any of the insights, questions, or reflections that come along with this process.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailVisit the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm giving you a real-time update on how I'm adjusting my cardio routine while recovering from a lingering foot injury. I've been experimenting with daily cardio minimums using the stair climber and recumbent bike, aiming to find a sustainable foundation that keeps my body moving without aggravating my heel or knee pain.I talk about what's working, what isn't, and how I'm using a mix of intervals, mobility, and stretching to keep things progressing. You'll also hear how I'm listening to audiobooks during these sessions to keep my mind engaged instead of looping through the same music playlist.This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how I make adjustments based on how my body is responding, while staying consistent with activity and staying mindful of recovery. I also share my thought process around testing limits, evaluating setbacks, and keeping things flexible.If you've ever tried to build a routine around injury, recovery, or just needed to figure out your own “minimum effective dose” of movement, this one's for you.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

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

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm talking about why taking a break from your daily routine is not only helpful but often necessary. I took a step back for a couple days, and it gave me just enough mental space to look at things differently. Even something as simple as reorganizing my kitchen routine made me think about how stepping away can help us come back with a fresh perspective.I get into why it's okay to pause your structure, how momentum still plays a role, and why giving your mind space to breathe is valuable for mental clarity and creativity. I also explain how I structure my work—especially podcasting, blogging, and social media content—and why some of it is planned in advance while other parts are done in real time. This podcast is one of those things I love doing in the moment, and today's episode is exactly that.We also talk about how mental and emotional health ties into our productivity and presence. If you've been feeling overwhelmed or mentally exhausted, you're not alone. And no, there's nothing wrong with you. I encourage therapy as a tool for everyone, not just when things are tough, but as an ongoing way to check in with yourself.If you've been listening and find these episodes helpful, I'd love to hear from you. Shoot me an email and let me know how you're doing or what you've taken away from the podcast. And if you're new here, welcome. Please subscribe, rate, and review—it really helps get the message out.Thanks for listening. Talk to you again real soon.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the YLF Blog and work through the inside/out process at your own pace: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogGet guidance and support with The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm talking about something that stops a lot of people from ever starting… the fear of failure. That fear might always be with you, but it doesn't have to control you. The truth is, fear of the unknown, fear of rejection, and fear of things not going the way you planned will always exist. But so will your desire to do the thing that's been pulling at you for years.The only way to overcome fear is through action. Not perfect action. Not “confident” action. Just action. When you move forward in spite of fear, you'll realize that setbacks and rejection are part of the process. And what you gain in return is growth, progress, and the freedom of knowing you won't live with regret.If you've been holding back or rationalizing why now isn't the time, I hope this episode is the nudge you need. You're capable. You just have to believe it long enough to start.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailWork on the Inside/Out Process with the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogNeed More Guidance? Join The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm talking about what it really means to continue showing up. It's not just about pushing through workouts or checking off boxes. It's about showing up for yourself emotionally and mentally, especially during the hard times.We all face moments where we feel like we're taking steps backward, where emotions are overwhelming, or when the easiest thing to do is shut it all down. But real growth comes from feeling what you need to feel, sitting in those emotions, and learning how to observe them without judgment.I share why it's important to be kind and compassionate toward yourself in those moments when the world feels like it's chewed you up. I also explain how therapy has helped me build a stronger connection with myself and why I believe it's such a valuable tool if you have access to it.My goal with this episode is to remind you that showing up isn't just about the surface-level stuff. It's about working through what's happening underneath, and learning to support yourself the same way you'd support a close friend.You're not alone in this. And if you're still listening by the end, that means you're already doing the work. Keep showing up for you.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

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Show LinksJoin the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailExplore the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode DescriptionIn this episode, I'm updating you on how I'm structuring both this podcast and The Your Level Fitness Podcast moving forward. The Daryl Perry Podcast will continue to be a daily audio journal where I talk about all the personal stuff I'm navigating, with health and fitness as an undertone. This is where I document life, ideas, and all the things I'm thinking through in real time.Meanwhile, The Your Level Fitness Podcast is coming back in mid-April and will have more of a health and fitness focus with shorter episodes built around responses to real comments and questions I get on social. I'll still talk about broader mindset topics there, but that show will be the go-to if you want a more structured approach around building a sustainable health and fitness lifestyle.On this podcast, though, I'll be sharing more of my behind-the-scenes process—what's working, what I'm testing, and how I'm continuing to build my brand and business while also working on my own journey. I've been back in a weight loss phase myself for the last year. I've had to rework my routines, rethink how I cope with stress, and put some new structures in place while still giving myself the space to be human.I talk about the importance of having a solid foundation you can come back to no matter what life throws at you. I share how therapy, flexibility, and realistic self-talk have been key parts of that process for me. Life changes, and sometimes all it takes is one shift to make everything else feel out of sync. That's why it's so important to be able to adapt without throwing everything away.You'll also hear about how I'm balancing my personal fitness journey with the coaching and content I create. I've always wanted to make sure that my work isn't my identity. And while I'm proud of what we're building with YLF, I also want to make space for the other parts of life. That includes sharing adventures with Heather, documenting growth, and letting this podcast be an ongoing record of the process.If you're into health and fitness, make sure you check out The Your Level Fitness Podcast when it relaunches. If you're here for the broader mindset and life updates, stick around. Either way, I appreciate you being here.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

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

Show LinksStart your day with The Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailWork on the inside/out process at your own pace on The YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogWant more guidance? Join The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I'm diving into the mindset shift that changes everything: living from the inside out. Instead of relying on validation or fulfillment from outside sources, we focus on choosing to accept, appreciate, and embrace ourselves at every phase of life. This is a deliberate decision that leads to a calmer, more purposeful life.You'll hear me talk about how chasing external validation is exhausting and why feeling behind in life is often a matter of perception, not truth. The truth is, you're not behind. You're on your own unique path, with a one-of-a-kind blend of experiences shaping your journey. We'll also unpack how comparison can steal your joy and how journaling or simply reflecting on what you're grateful for can bring you back to the present moment.This is a reminder that the loudest voices online don't have to guide your life. You can pull back, reconnect with yourself, and move at your own pace. When you do that, everything becomes more manageable. You feel more grounded and intentional.Whether this is your first episode or your hundredth, I appreciate you being here. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review if you haven't already, and share this message with someone who needs it.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailWork on the inside/out process at your own pace by visiting the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogWant more personalized guidance? Join The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description:In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I talk about something that feels more necessary than ever right now. We are surrounded by messages that keep us chasing things outside of ourselves. But what we really need is to reconnect with who we are on the inside and let that drive everything else. This is what it means to live an inside out life.I get into the difference between that inside out mindset and the outside in one that most of us have followed at some point. I also touch on how hopelessness, anxiety, and regret can trap us and how important it is to shift into realistic optimism. That means believing things can work out because you're doing the work and navigating life with purpose.We need more people reinforcing hope and control. You have the ability to change what you can and build the life you want. This podcast, along with the work I do at Your Level Fitness, is here to remind you of that every day.This is a shorter episode, but it's packed with a reminder we all need. You're not alone in this. And if this message resonates with you, I want to hear from you.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

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Show Links:Join the Daily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailRead the YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Episode Description: How Failure Fuels GrowthIn this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, we're diving into how failure—something so many people fear—can actually be one of your greatest assets. If you shift your perspective and start seeing failure as a learning experience rather than a reflection of your worth, it will completely change how you approach goals, challenges, and personal growth.Most people hesitate to put themselves out there because they're afraid of what could go wrong. But here's the truth—failing at something means you had the courage to try. It means you took a step forward. And even if it didn't go as planned, you gained insight that will help you refine your approach moving forward.I share a personal example of launching an online platform that didn't work out the way I expected. But through that experience, I gained valuable lessons that helped shape how I structure and organize my content today. If I had let that experience define me as a failure, I wouldn't have been able to adapt and move forward in a way that ultimately benefited my work.We also talk about why people struggle with failure and how to separate a failed attempt from being a failure. The more you practice failing, the less intimidating it becomes. You start seeing setbacks as part of the process rather than something to avoid at all costs.So if you've been holding back from pursuing something because you're afraid it won't go perfectly, this episode is for you. Just start failing. Seriously. The faster you get comfortable with failure, the more successful you'll be in the long run.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Today I'm digging into some questions I received from participants in my recent GAMSP training on moving from Fires to Fulfillment.  Podcast episode 242, released two weeks ago, is an edited audio of the presentation and you can find the full presentation on a hidden website page at frederickbuskey.com/gamsp25. The themes I address in today's show should be familiar to you, but I think the value add comes from the context. I think by the end you will have more insight into how 5-mc fits into different aspects of your leadership. Okay, let's go!Before we get started, I would like to thank Summer Pops Math Workbooks for sponsoring today's show. The team at Summer Pops are educators with a passion for preventing the backwards summer slide in math, and Summer Pops is a unique and engaging approach to summer enrichment. I encourage you to connect with Summer Pops for free workbook samples. Go to summerpopsworkbooks.com to get your free copy and of course, the link is in the show notes.Celebration: The luxury of timeQuestions:How would the 5 min coaching strategy work from adult to student How this extends to the central office levelHow to pivot/Leadership time managementOther ways to grow teachers/More coaching tipsHow to delegateMore info on how to dig out negatives when asking what went well and it goes dark.Effective Assistant Principalship mindsetHow to balance tasks and people/ How to decide what does get doneSponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers!Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

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

Show LinksDaily Email: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailThe YLF Blog: https://yourlevelfitness.com/blogJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3 In this episode, Daryl dives into the importance of loving and appreciating your body as it is while putting in the effort to change. He discusses how an inside-out approach to fitness and weight loss is the key to long-term success. Your body will change as you stay consistent with movement and nutrition, but the real transformation happens when you decide to love yourself now, not just at some future goal weight.Daryl challenges the common narrative that the "before" version of you is somehow less than. Instead of running from who you were, he encourages embracing every stage of your journey. He also touches on a recent social media trend where AI-generated images show past and present versions of a person hugging. While this is a great visual, he reminds listeners that the real work is making sure you actually extend that kindness to yourself in real life.If your motivation comes from tearing yourself down, it will only slow you down. Instead, shifting your actions to come from a place of self-love and appreciation will help you go further. Your body will change, maybe not to match someone else's, but it will evolve. The key is deciding now that you love and appreciate yourself for who you are, inside and out.If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe and leave a rating or review. For more resources on building an inside-out mindset, check out the YLF Blog, sign up for the Daily Email, or join The YLF Experience for extra guidance.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com

Show LinksDaily Email – Get hand-curated insights delivered straight to your inbox.The YLF Blog – Work on the inside-out process at your own pace.Join The YLF Experience – Get personalized guidance and support.In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, we're talking about a mindset shift that changes everything. It's the moment you decide that you are enough—not someday, not after achieving something, but right now. This isn't about chasing external validation or hoping that one day you'll finally feel worthy. It's about making a choice to believe in yourself today and reinforcing that belief through your daily actions.For years, you may have reinforced a belief that you aren't enough—often shaped by external influences and repeated self-doubt. But just as you've reinforced negativity, you can make a shift to build confidence in yourself. This process isn't about doing more or proving anything to anyone. It's about stepping into your worth and carrying yourself with the belief that you already belong.Daryl breaks down why this shift is so powerful, how to implement it, and why it's the key to breaking free from self-doubt. He also shares ways you can reinforce this mindset daily and how The YLF Experience, the YLF Blog, and the Daily Email can help you along the way.What You'll Take Away: The power of deciding you are enough right now. How to shift from chasing approval to reinforcing self-belief. Why your past conditioning plays a role and how to rewrite the narrative. Steps to practice and reinforce this mindset daily.If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Your support helps spread this message to more people who need to hear it!Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com.

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Today's episode is inspired by a book study I did last week with 25 building and district school leaders. The focus of the book study was stage 5 of A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, which is all about 5-minute coaching. We began with celebrationWe did 5-minute coachingWe reflected in small groupsWe recapped in a large groupWe took 15 minutes (!) for our closing circleParticipants left feeling grounded, connected, and hopeful. I left wanting to dig more deeply into what happened, and to identify some important things we can consistently do as leaders to help those around us. To help me do that, I've asked Mara Buskey to come onto the show. It's been a while since Mara was on – she is now 26 (off my health insurance) and has her own business helping entrepreneurs move from chaos to clarity. Mara's undergraduate degrees are in women and gender studies, global studies, and Spanish language. Those educational experiences and her own empathetic disposition give her a unique ability to understand how our emotions and work inform each other, and I think that makes her a perfect guest for today's show on 8 actions we can take to lift people up.Celebrations:The Big IdeaTurbulence exacerbates urgent leadership (tasks) but requires greater degree of strategic leadership (people)People are impacted by turbulence to the whole organization, parts of the organization, and their own livesRoles of leadership in turbulent times:Provide stability (the rock in the storm)Realistic optimism: drawing on our values, faith, trust, and determinationConfronting the brutal reality: defining and naming the problem, not just the symptomsExpressing our values, even as they are under attack8 Simple things to do:Create an internal mantra that puts people firstSurvival first, growth secondCommunityCelebrate (together) everything, no matter how smallTake time for the close (and for community)Primary function of meetings during turbulence is building communityOpenings and closings are opportunitiesMeaningful discussion, sense-making, and comradery are requirementsCheck in frequently to communicate value and provide supportSend a text or email5-minute coachingTell me one good thingHow are you? (x2)I'm so glad you are hereI care about you, I value you, I believe in you.Use value-laden language and don't censor yourselfIf you value working with the diverse communities that make up your school, then say itIf you believe in providing opportunities to people who haven't had them, say itIf you believe every student should have access to the general curriculum, say itChoose to show upBe intentionalBe a lighthouseTake care of yourselfPeer supportMorning time: move, ground, check in and set intentionsReflectPut a box around working from homeCreate healthy transitions (especially work to home)Be realistic and determinedAcknowledge real challengesIdentify real strengthsTalk about what you can do, not about what you can't doSummarizing (The big takeaway)Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers!Mara's Links:Email: mara@frederickbuskey.comHomepage: https://marabuskey.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-buskey-98321218b/ Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Learn from 7 Real Estate Team OS guests, host Ethan Beute, and other real estate pros at a free, 6-hour virtual event from the Real Estate Coaching Collective: https://myrecc.com/thelab-virtual-edition-registrationPhone calls create conversations. Conversations make paychecks.How many two-minute conversations do you need to make a paycheck? About 31. Throughout this conversation, Tyler Blair repeatedly emphasizes a real estate fundamental: “phone calls are the only thing that matters.” Learn how that helped him grow 15% in a down year and 4x agent count over the past few years. Learn the evolution of their recruiting process from sourcing to screening to onboarding agents. Learn the daily email every team leader should consider sending.Listen to this conversation with Tyler Blair for insights into:- The characteristic you can't teach or train that gets you through all market conditions - and how they screen for it- The path from property management to real estate agent (advice he got: “An idiot can sell a house a month”) - The mistake that cost his business all momentum and left his growing family broke - and how he recovered - Why he started a team and what the first iteration of agent training looked like (advice he got: “There are people who can do your paperwork.”)- Why he left sales production and returned to it - and how it affected his team (advice he got: “You either have no team or a big team.”) - The size, structure, tenure, and culture of the team today - Specific things they did to grow by 15% in a down year - 75 Day Hard for real estate, call nights, and a daily email - Specific things they did to 4x agent count, including the recruiting channels, screening process, and closing process- When, how, and why he left an independent brokerage, looked at all the options, and landed with eXp Realty- His one-year vision and long-term vision for the company- Why phone calls are “the only thing that matters” and how they focused on the finding that “31 two-minute conversations makes a paycheck”At the end, learn about the best seat on the bench, doors that should be closed and lights that should be off, and the morning routine that make him happy and productive.Tyler Blair:- https://www.instagram.com/thetylerblair/- https://www.instagram.com/legacyrealestateteam/- https://www.legacyrealestateteam.com/- 480 291 4478Real Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com- https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos- https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

We are in a moment of significant change. There's a lot of instability and unpredictability and people don't know what's going to happen – good, bad, or indifferent. We don't know what all of the announced or teased policy changes mean or if they are going to take effect.  This environment creates a situation where we have lots of turbulence in schools, so today we're going to unpack what turbulence is, how it fits with the six dimensions model, and start to think a little bit about how as leaders we respond to keep everybody safe and create better outcomes for kids.Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers!Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Ever wondered how a simple daily email can transform audience engagement and build lasting connections? In this episode of theMarketing Boost Solutions Podcast,Captain Marco Torres sits down with media veteran, master communicator, and authorBill Williams to uncover the secrets behind his 30-year journey of sending outThought for the Day emails.

Daily Email Marketing Secrets to Boost Engagement and Sales with Marc MawhinneyWelcome to Your Partner In Success Radio – I am your host, Denise Griffitts and our topic today is all about email marketing. We will be talking about Daily Email Marketing Secrets to Boost Engagement and Sales with my returning guest Marc Mawhinney.Marc, a leading coaching expert and host of the popular podcast Natural Born Coaches, returns to Your Partner In Success Radio to dive deeper into his proven strategies for building a successful coaching business. Since 2014, Marc has been helping coaches get more clients and grow their businesses, with his daily podcast and thousands of consecutive daily emails serving as powerful tools for authentic communication.Marc's unique approach focuses on helping coaches understand how consistent, genuine engagement can transform an email list from a passive asset into a revenue-generating powerhouse. Drawing from his extensive experience, he shares insights on connecting with subscribers, providing value, and building a thriving coaching business without relying on expensive marketing tactics.Connect with Marc Mawhinney: Website | Natural Born Coaches Podcast | LinkedIn | Facebook We appreciate you tuning in to this episode of Your Partner In Success Radio with Host Denise Griffitts. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and create even better content!Stay ConnectedWebsite: Your Partner In Success RadioEmail: mail@yourofficeontheweb.com