Stumbling Through Work
Working in education is to stumble through your everyday! We love what we do, but staff, families, policies, regulations and sometimes even the children make us quit everyday then come back the next day. Just remember, you are not in this alone.
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- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Scheduling for the Unknown
Making a schedule isn't always easy. Lots of factors to consider. In 2023 we are rebuilding education as a workforce and isn't going to get any easier for the next year.
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Invisible Workload
Does it feel like your workload comprises of your job description and an "invisible" job description? Have you had to hear an awkward conversation between a family and staff member?
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Being a Director is Lonely
Being responsible and a leader can be lonely at times. While feeling lonely, you also have to model learning for your school. Sometimes it is a lot at times.
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What's in an Application Anyways?
What is in an applicants application or resume? What does it not say? What hats does a Director wear?
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What was the Goal?
Make sure all actions have a goal or reason for them... a purpose. Being on the phone can be just as impactful as face-to-face.
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Complaining Because You Can
There is a huge difference between complaints and concerns. Are there solutions to one or the other?
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What Do You Have To Bring?
What do you bring to your school? What background makes you unique? Always welcome new faces to your school!
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Learn Something New
Education is always growing, so are you growing too? What kind of families do you have?
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Ask for Forgiveness or Ask for Permission?
I want a leader who makes a decision and asks for forgiveness than ask for permission! How do you navigate those families that want to be difficult?
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Toxic Personality?
Do you have a toxic work personality? We all do; take the test with me to see your level of toxicity. https://www.truity.com/test/toxic-traits-personality-quiz
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I'm Not Rude, Just Direct...
There is a line between being rude and being direct. Is asking questions just as important as listening to the questions?
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Here Go Those Complaints... Again
The worse part of my job is getting complaints... especially when they are over foolishness. Through all of this, no matter what, say what you mean and mean what you say!
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Intentional Deceptions
I am very easy to talk to about mistakes... we all do them, stop lying about them. I hope that you make a great first impression on new families!!!!
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Professionalism is...
Professionalism should be shown to get the job and to keep the job! How do you define what professionalism is?
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It Starts with an Interview (Featuring Danielle)
Interviewing isn't easy anymore. My guest host Danielle Gibson and I reflect on interviewing post-covid, weeding through the nonsense.
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Don't Lie on Evaluations
When doing evaluations, make sure they are truly reflective and honest. Create positive habits for yourself and your team.
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There's Nothing Wrong With High Expectations
My last week consisted of training new staff members and establishing my high expectations. I don't think having high expectations is a problem, do you?
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Two Week's Notice Please
Make sure that when you leave a job, you give at least a two-week's notice, that is the respectful thing to do. I witness some strange teacher observations, and we review my last week'…