Jan 27 2025 18 mins
"Leaders as Great Coaches of Teams" Series, Part 4
In this special episode, Studer Education's very own Dr. Holly Ellis flips the script and interviews podcast host Dr. Janet Pilcher. Listen to the first half of their conversation as Janet shares her reflections on recent conversations with Dr. Christi Barrett and Dr. Ryan Carpenter, exploring the essential role of coaching and continuous learning in effective leadership.
This episode addresses questions such as:
- How is coaching integral to effective leadership?
- How can we transition from a compliance-focused mindset to a performance-based mindset?
- How does being a good leader also mean being a good teammate?
Part 1: Four Focus Areas for Coaching Great Teams (episode page)
Part 2: Building Leadership Capacity Through Daily Huddles (episode page)
Part 3: Create Momentum with Short Cycles of Improvement (episode page)
Part 4: Leaders as Lifelong Learners (episode page)
Read and study: Each episode of the podcast aligns with the tactics and principles of our host's book, Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework. In conjunction with that book, you can join the mission to create great places to work, learn, and succeed by leading a book study with your leadership team for Hardwiring Excellence in Education. Our free, on-demand book study offers additional tools and resources created by Dr. Pilcher and our Studer Education leader coaches. Each chapter in the study also features exclusive interviews with influential education leaders sharing how they’re making a difference in their districts and beyond.
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