Accelerate Your Performance
528 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAccelerate Your Performance is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Janet Pilcher, Managing Director of Studer Education and author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education. Every week, Janet highlights tactical and actionable strategies that leaders in educational organizations can hardwire to meet successful student, service, and people outcomes. Listen now, and you’ll see why it’s ranked by ListenNotes in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide.
As she introduces a variety of pivotal leadership practices from the Nine Principles ® Framework, Janet underscores the importance of seamlessly integrating each practice to deliver positive and impactful results. For each leadership practice she introduces, Janet provides a solid foundation and then collaborates with coaching experts to dig deeper and demonstrate its practical application. Janet also interviews leaders and partners who excel at the tactics to hear about their implementation journeys, hurdles they’ve faced, and their notable achievements. To bring it all together, she offers a broader perspective on leadership, interviewing guests about a diverse array of topics on their paths to achieving organizational excellence.
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Educational Perspectives from California
June 24, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBJoin Dr. Janet Pincher for a special conversation with Dr. Chris Hartley, Deputy Executive Director at the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. Together they discuss the evolving educational priorities from both state and national perspectives. They also dig into California’s approach in building coherence around the services provided to all districts in California. Listen now to hear how Dr. Hartley says California is working to break down silos and showcase exemplar practic...
Recalibrate to an Improvement Lens
June 17, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat's more important than accountability? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Superintendent Bradley Roberson from the Oxford School District, who emphasizes the importance of focusing on daily actions that truly make a difference. Listen as he highlights the significance of creating a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, recognizes small wins, and promotes trust. This episode answers questions such as: What does it mean to shift from a lens of accountability to a lens of co...
Raise the Bar with a Growth Mindset
June 10, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat learning gains can students make when their teachers and leaders are practicing a growth mindset? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Principal Patches Calhoun and teacher Ms. LaTonya Smith from Della Davidson Elementary in Oxford, MS. Listen now to learn what it takes to create an inspiring workplace where mindset matters and students achieve phenomenal outcomes. This episode addresses questions such as: How does creating a positive workplace culture enhance teacher motivation a...
Three Ways to Build Remarkable Schools
June 03, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MBIt may be the start of the summer, but it's prime planning time for educational leaders. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she explores three ways to think about building inspiring workplaces for our staff and inspiring classrooms for our students for the upcoming school year. Listen now as she highlights how educators and leaders can create remarkable experiences for all students all the time. This episode addresses questions such as: What are some key lessons in building inspiring schools and wo...
Cascade and Execute Your Strategic Plan
May 20, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBHow can school districts effectively cascade and communicate strategic plans? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Superintendent Todd Antony and Principal Jared Schaffer from the School District of Onalaska to hear how they emphasize clarity and alignment so people at all levels can be highly engaged and connected to the work of continuous improvement. Listen now as they discuss the role of scorecards and short cycles of improvement in driving meaningful change in their district. This ...
Reflect, Plan, and Lead
May 13, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWhat insights and lessons can be unpacked from the previous school year? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Dr. Charan Cline, Superintendent of Redmond School District, to hear how he utilizes reflective practice to identify both bright spots and challenges. Listen as Dr. Cline elaborates on how scorecard and survey results are an opportune moment for reflection before diving into decision-making. This episode addresses questions such as: How are scorecards and surveys useful in the...
Moving from Reflection to Action
May 06, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBPurposefully pausing and reflecting paves the way for improvements and adjustments to be made in the upcoming school year. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Dr. Kathy Oropallo, a Leader Coach at Studer Education, to hear how she coaches her partners to evaluate the effectiveness of past strategies, celebrate wins, and address challenges. Kathy explains how tools like leader rounding and plus delta capture real-time data and shares insights on how she coaches leaders to move from refle...
Pause, Reflect, and Plan for Progress
April 29, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MBThe end of the school year is packed with obligations and events, but making time to pause, reflect, and plan for the upcoming school year is essential for continued growth. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she advises leaders to pause and reflect on organizational results and the alignment and consistency of leadership practices. Listen as Janet presents questions to guide leaders through this reflection, empowering them to plan for success in the year ahead. This episode addresses questions such...
Transform Communities by Transforming Schools
April 22, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBCan effective leadership create ripple effects that extend beyond school walls? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she connects with Lisa Nellessen Savage of the Pensacola News Journal to highlight the impact of CivicCon on the Pensacola community, and continue listening as she interviews Dr. Angela Bush of Jefferson County Schools, a recent CivicCon presenter, to hear how she spearheaded school improvement efforts that became a catalyst for community transformation. Listen as Dr. Bush emphasizes two...
Leverage Input to Spark and Sustain Change
April 15, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat strategies can leaders use to navigate resistance to change and encourage employee buy-in? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she engages in a conversation with Mrs. Aubree Short, Principal of Los Tules Middle School in Tulare, California, to hear how surveys and rounding have proven to be pivotal tools in her journey toward school improvement. Aubree explains how post-COVID data revealed a need for improvement in climate and culture for both students and teachers. Listen as she reveals how coll...
Coaching High Performers Through Resistance to Change
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBInviting input from high performers early and often in the change process is one of the major keys to managing resistance in organizations. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she welcomes Dr. Charlotte Boling, a Leader Coach at Studer Education, to share how she coaches her partners to proactively prepare employees for success throughout the change process. Listen as Charlotte elaborates on the necessity of "facing the brutal facts" and explains how engaging high performers helps leaders to identif...
Resistance to Change
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBHow can leaders support high performers through organizational change? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher to hear actionable strategies for managing resistance to change among top performers. Listen now to hear how leaders can effectively guide employees through each phase of change, ensure a smoother transition process, and maintain high performance through organizational shifts. This episode addresses questions such as: What are the four phases of change, and why are they important to understand? W...
Round for Employee Retainment
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBWhat is rounding like in action? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Dr. Deanna Ashby, Senior Director of Coaching at Studer Education, to hear about how rounding has positively impacted three of her partner districts in Kentucky. DeDe shares insights into how Graves County, Oldham County, and Meade County Schools have each customized rounding to build meaningful connections, share feedback and action steps, and address specific needs. Listen now as Janet and DeDe role play an actual ro...
Round for Employee Retention
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBWhat is rounding like in action? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Dr. Deanna Ashby, Senior Director of Coaching at Studer Education, to hear about how rounding has positively impacted three of her partner districts in Kentucky. DeDe shares insights into how Graves County, Oldham County, and Meade County Schools have each customized rounding to build meaningful connections, share feedback and action steps, and address specific needs. Listen now as Janet and DeDe role play an actual ro...
Create Connections Through Rounding
March 18, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBHow do we build great workplace cultures to keep exceptional employees on our team? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education,, as she explains how rounding is key to building environments where employees feel motivated and deeply connected to their work. Janet emphasizes how rounding helps leaders address any challenges that get in the way of employees being able to do their best work and demonstrates how rounding can be used to recognize bright spots and people w...
Amplify Student Voice
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBHow can school districts prioritize amplifying student voice? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, as she explores the impact of student feedback with Dr. Candace Pelt-Perez, Superintendent of Central Linn School District, and Celeste Van Cleave, District Business Manager. Together, they discuss the integration of student surveys into short-term improvement cycles, resulting in significant outcomes such as collaborating with students to address school bus saf...
Plan and Execute for Organizational Excellence
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIt’s one thing to create a strategic plan, but it’s another altogether to execute it with precision. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, as she speaks with Superintendent Brian Sica of Banks School District to hear how he initiated the strategic planning process and began regularly implementing short cycles of improvement during his first year as superintendent. Listen as Dr. Sica highlights specific needs and challenges his district faced as well as the cri...
The Power of Collaboration in Strategic Planning
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHow do leading organizations stay ahead of the curve? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, as she delves into the intricacies of strategic planning with Dr. Casey Blochowiak, a Coach Senior Director at Studer Education. As a companion to last week’s high-level overview of strategic planning, this week’s episode dives into crucial aspects like how to form a strong steering committee and the pivotal role of executive leadership throughout the planning process. ...
Plan Strategically for Success
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBBalancing the emotional and rational aspects of leadership is complex, but with strategic planning, organizations can build alignment to drive success. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, as she outlines the steps involved in creating a strategic plan and identifies questions that leaders can answer to create organizational alignment. This episode answers questions such as: How can leadership effectively acknowledge both the rational and emotional compone...
Provide Excellent Service
February 12, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBService excellence is a cornerstone of thriving organizations. Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she revisits past episodes with Donna Kirby, Vice President of Experience at the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, to hear how she’s created a culture of service excellence within her team. Hear how Donna transforms customers into loyal fans and learn the three tactics she employs to apply consistent and exceptional service delivery. This episode addresses questions such as: How can practicing reward and recognit...
Unleash Potential Through Constructive Feedback
February 05, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBDr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, wraps up her deep dive into mastering the art of constructive feedback. Joining her on this episode is Jon Malone, the Director and CEO of the Northwestern Illinois Association, to discuss the use of the three to one ratio in providing positive reinforcement while also challenging employees to distribute their high performance. Jon also shares insights into the deliberate and intentional work that must be done before conducting...
Master the Art of Feedback
January 29, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBDr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, continues the conversation from last week about the pivotal role of feedback in achieving important people outcomes within organizations. Joining her is Dr. KK Owen, a leader coach at Studer Education, to explore effective tactics for delivering genuine, timely, and specific feedback to employees. They’ll discuss the concept of building an emotional bank account to create trust, and they’ll also demonstrate the three to one tac...
Foster Confidence with Constructive Feedback
January 22, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBReceiving positive feedback is transformative. It builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and helps individuals improve. Listen now as Dr. Janet Pilcher, author of Hardwiring Excellence in Education, emphasizes the importance of praising what’s right and sets the stage for future episodes on tactics you can use to give constructive feedback to the employees in your organization. This episode addresses questions such as: What is the purpose of giving feedback to employees? How does the shift i...
Practice Goodwill Intentionally
December 11, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBWhat is goodwill, and how do we know if we’re practicing it? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she guides us through the journey of measuring our own personal goodwill and explains how we can radiate it to others, even during the busiest season of the year. Listen as she reflects on how even the most routine of encounters can emit warmth when infused with goodwill. Recommended Resources: Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework, Pursue Gratitude and Goodwill, The Value of K...
Spur Success with Audacious Goals
December 04, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 4.99 MBHow can leaders use Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals (BHAGs) as a strategic tool to achieve successful outcomes? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher for the latest episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast where she defines what a BHAG is and urges organizations to set such long-term goals guided by core values and purpose to succeed in a world shaped by the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as Janet discusses how these goals contribute to an organization’s overall vision, igniting and bui...
Align Systems to Streamline Success
November 27, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBJoin Dr. Janet Pilcher as she engages in a conversation with Dr. Shelly Viramontez, Superintendent, and Ms. Whitney Holton, Associate Superintendent, of Campbell Union School District in Campbell, California. Dr. Viramontez discusses her commitment to leadership development, particularly focusing on aligning systems and streamlining processes so leaders can focus on meaningful and impactful work. She also shares specific examples of process improvements that have achieved significant outcome...
Pursue Gratitude and Goodwill
November 20, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBHow do gratitude and goodwill enhance the quality and richness of life? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she invites us to reflect on the power of small acts that, when multiplied, shape a more harmonious and compassionate world. Listen as Janet reminds us to create a context of warmth and balance with every gentle gesture of goodness leading to the next. Recommended Resources: Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework, Finding Purpose Outside of Work, Reflect to Overpower...
Build Trust to Strengthen Culture
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBJoin us for part two of Dr. Janet Pilcher’s thought-provoking conversation with Superintendent Rob Clayton of Warren County Public Schools. In this episode, they dive into how Mr. Clayton has built trust, courage, ownership, and commitment with his team by leading with intention and transparency to achieve organizational excellence. They also discuss the importance of data-driven decision-making and systematic review processes to encourage a culture of accountability and alignment. Lastly, M...
Achieve Accountability Through Consistency and Communication
November 06, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 14.1 MBJoin us as Dr. Janet Pilcher sits down with Mr. Rob Clayton of Warren County Public Schools for a compelling conversation about accountability, leadership consistency, and the transformative power of intentional communication. Tune in as Mr. Clayton describes the role of accountability in achieving organizational goals and how he is actively embedding his commitment to accountability into the district’s culture. He also discusses how he uses the core values of being respectful, ethical, prof...
Empower Your Team by Embracing Accountability
October 30, 2023 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MBJoin Dr. Janet Pilcher as she delves into the core principle of leadership accountability from her book, "Hardwiring Excellence in Education." Janet explains that leadership is more than just a title; it's about modeling the right behaviors and fostering ownership within an organization. Listen as she explores the critical role of individual accountability and sheds light on how leaders can inspire self-motivation among employees to create a positive workplace culture. Listen now to learn ho...
Transform Culture with Reward and Recognition
October 23, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat does reward and recognition look like in practice? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher for an insightful conversation with Dr. Jennifer Lowery from the Tea Area School District where we dig into this core principle of Reward and Recognition from Dr. Pilcher’s new book, “Hardwiring Excellence in Education.” Hear how Dr. Lowery has integrated this principle into her organization’s culture by using employee feedback to identify and define organizational values and consistently celebrate what "right" lo...
Shape Culture Through Connection
October 16, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBWhat role does intentionality in connections play in shaping a strong organizational culture? Join Dr. Janet Pilcher as she interviews Mr. Al Betry of CESA 9 to discuss the strategies he uses to drive improvement, achieve remarkable outcomes, and create a culture where people want to come to work. We’ll explore the profound significance of exceptional service as a cornerstone principle and how it underpins his agency’s journey to success. We'll also dive into Mr. Betry’s strategic planning p...
Embracing Mentorship: A Tribute to Georgia Blackmon
October 09, 2023 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBAs we begin to focus on the principle of rewarding and recognizing others, please join us for a special episode where Dr. Janet Pilcher shares four valuable life lessons from one of her most influential mentors and friends, Ms. Georgia Blackmon. Although Ms. Blackmon recently passed away, her legacy as a visionary, community leader, political activist, and strong advocate for both children and the Black community in Pensacola remains. Janet explains how Ms. Blackmon's strong mentorship profo...
Enhance Communication with Scorecards and Huddles
October 02, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWould you like to strengthen communication within your organization? Listen along as Dr. Ryan Carpenter of the Estacada School District discusses how he establishes effective two-way communication through his implementation of daily huddles and scorecards. He explains how scorecards drive success and enhance communication while huddles allow teams to build culture, chemistry, and ensure alignment with strategic goals. As communication at all levels is integrated throughout the process of ach...
Communicate at All Levels
September 25, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this Accelerate Your Performance podcast episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Dr. Ryan Carpenter, Superintendent of the Estacada School District, to discuss his efforts at enhancing communication at all levels in his district. Effective communication is a key part of an improvement mindset that extends to the workplace and the community, and Dr. Carpenter has excelled at this. Listen as Dr. Carpenter shares how he has utilized surveys to gather input from employees, parents, and students an...
Align Behaviors with Goals and Values
September 18, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIn this Accelerate Your Performance podcast episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Dr. Angela Bush, principal of Erwin Middle School in Birmingham, Alabama, to discuss how she has moved her school from low-performing to now the top-ranked school in the Jefferson County School District for attendance. They were also ranked #5 out of fifteen middle schools in the county in 2022 by US News. Listen now to hear how Angela utilizes scorecards to close the achievement gap, strengthens team alignment an...
Develop Accountability to Develop Leadership
September 11, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this Accelerate Your Performance podcast episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Nannette Johnston, former Studer Education Leader Coach and 2014 Superintendent of the Year, awarded by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. She joins us to discuss what it takes to succeed in the continually changing K12 education landscape and also share her experience serving one of our partners, Rob Clayton, Superintendent of Warren County Public Schools in Kentucky. Mr. Clayton is a model leader...
Facilitate Meetings People Want to Attend
August 28, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.85 MBWhat does it take to facilitate meetings people look forward to coming to? In this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast, Dr. Janet Pilcher discusses her approach to designing better meeting agendas and strategies that have helped her become a better coach and facilitator. Listen now to learn more about these tips for agendas, including how incorporating questions rather than topics can enhance team and leadership outcomes. Recommended Resources: Improve Your Meetings, Planning...
Boost Employee Retention Through Leadership Development
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast, Dr. Janet Pilcher discusses how professional development for leaders can impact employee retention and workplace environments. She explains the importance of helping leaders learn how to build inspiring workplace environments that build strength in teachers and staff and that develop their skills. This supports a positive learning environment for students. She also discusses how this topic correlates with Principle 5, Focus on Emplo...
Focus on Employee Engagement
August 14, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MBDr. Janet Pilcher discusses how leaders can foster a workplace environment where employees feel engaged and connected to their work in this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast. Today's focus is employee engagement, a key leadership principle she discusses in her new book, "Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework." Listen now as she gives examples of tactics that can help leaders connect with their high-performing teachers and staff, such as leader rou...
Continuous Improvement Through Leadership
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBDr. Janet Pilcher interviews Superintendent Dr. Christi Barrett, of Hemet Unified School District in Hemet, California, on this Accelerate Your Performance podcast episode. During their conversation, they discuss Christi's commitment to leadership development, student safety, community opportunities, and improvement work. Listen now to hear Janet and Christi discuss the tactics, such as daily leader huddles, used to achieve successful outcomes and promote continuous improvement. Recommende...
Be a High-Performing Leader
July 31, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBFeatured in this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast is Superintendent Dr. Matt Hillmann of the Northfield Public School System in Northfield, Minnesota to discuss leadership development. Dr. Janet Pilcher also highlights him in chapter 4 of her book, "Hardwiring Excellence in Education" as an example of a high-performing executive. In this interview, Dr. Hillmann explains how he clearly defines performance expectations for employees, giving a clear picture of what right looks...
Continuous Improvement to Support Students
July 24, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBDr. Janet Pilcher invites Amy Mikesell, principal of Estacada High School, and Kate Dean, instructional coach, as guests on this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast. Amy and Kate share their continuous improvement journey and the strategies, such as PDSA, rounding, and Plus/Delta, that have helped them achieve great progress in helping students own their learning. Listen to them discuss this relentless and rewarding work as they also provide advice and other strategies they ha...
Story Behind the Story: Hardwiring Excellence in Education
July 17, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBRecently, Dr. Janet Pilcher participated in a podcast hosted by Dr. Brendan Kelly, University of West Georgia President, called Off the Cuff. Dr. Kelly is featured in the second chapter of Janet's newly released book "Hardwiring Excellence in Education." In today's episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast, we share the recording of their conversation. Listen now to discover how Janet applies the Nine Principles in her work and partnerships, the connection that makes her work worthw...
Measures that Matter
July 10, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this Accelerate Your Performance podcast episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes Dale Shaver, Director of the Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use in Wisconsin. He is a model leader in how he uses measures that matter to achieve successful outcomes. Listen now to learn how Dale and his team use this principle to gather data, define problems, align teams, and build strong relationships with the community and board. Recommended Resources: "Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The N...
Commit to Excellence
June 26, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast, Janet invites two leaders who exhibit the first principle in the Nine Principles Framework, Commit to Excellence. Listen to the Chancellors of Fletcher Technical Community College, Dr. Kristine Strickland, and Bossier Parish Community College, Dr. Rick Bateman, as they discuss their recent leadership awards, strategic focus on cultivating a campus of care, resilience in the face of natural disasters, and the increase in enrollment a...
Develop and Apply Standards of Excellence
June 19, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance Podcast, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Jon Malone, Regional Director and Chief Executive for the Northwestern Illinois Association, and Alicia Hulin, Executive Director for Human Resources and Strategic Engagement at South Louisiana Community College, as guests. They are shining examples of leaders committed to excellence in their organizations. Janet shares their journey and results in her newly released book “Hardwiring Excellence in Education...
Recruit and Retain Excellent Teachers
June 12, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance Podcast, Dr. Janet Pilcher invites Matt Renaud and Dr. Kyle Thompson, who both serve as Regional Superintendents for the Regional Offices of Education in Illinois, to discuss how they each work to help recruit and retain teachers in their districts. Listen now as they discuss many of their recruitment tactics from consistently looking for effective qualities (such as servant hearts and seeing good characteristics in everyone), to utilizing t...
Getting Better at Getting Better
June 05, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThis episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast will be the first in a series to highlight some of the stories and results chronicled in Dr. Janet Pilcher’s newly released book “Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework.” The first guest to be interviewed is Dr. Pat Greco, Senior Director of Thought Leadership at Studer Education. Listen as Janet invites Pat to discuss how she embarked on her journey of improvement with Studer Education and led her district to...
Journey to Excellence
May 22, 2023 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MBHow do you build an improvement-focused culture of engagement and service excellence? This is what the new book, “Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Nine Principles Framework,” helps leaders focus on. The book is written by our own Dr. Janet Pilcher. Listen to this episode of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast where Janet discusses her newly released book and how it can help leaders on their journey to excellence. Recommended Resources: "Hardwiring Excellence in Education: The Ni...