Educate on Purpose Podcast
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Welcome to the Educate on Purpose Podcast. Designed by Brandon House, this show supports school leaders that want to tear down barriers in education. Brandon shares powerful strategies that he's used in school leadership. He invites other school leaders to share insights and practical tips to provide you with the tools to achieve your goals. Learn how to rebuild and maintain your motivation. Develop the knowledge to conquer your most significant conflicts and challenges. Discover the right tools to communicate effectively to your teachers, staff, and community partners. Stop running from fire to fire. Instead, learn to manage your time and talents effectively. It doesn't matter if mentor teacher, assistant principal, principal, superintendent. Together, we fearlessly fight to provide quality education. We design joyous, caring learning environments. Together we learn to lead intentionally, grow strategically, and care purposefully. It's time to Educate on Purpose!
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3 Quick Tips to Help School Leaders Avoid the Stress of Testing Season.
April 19, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBTypically when testing season rolls around each year, school leaders begin to feel the pressure to perform. As school leaders we take on unhealthy and unwise habits that negatively impact our staff and students. In this episode we will identity 3 ways to positively impact students outcomes during testing season without causing the school leader to feel like they want to scream. Find More Resources on Brandon's Website Check out the Educate on Purpose Youtube Channel! Follow Brandon on Insta...
5 Types of Effective Meetings - Part 2
April 11, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBThe only feeling worse than attending an ineffective meeting is leading one. And as a school leader, you may feel like the only way you can communicate everything you need to say is through long, drawn-out, ineffective meetings. In today's episode we'll discuss: 5 types of effective meetings. We'll break down how to effectively use each meeting type. Pick up a copy of Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni (Affiliate Link) or Listen to it on Audible. (Affiliate Link) FREE RESOURCES - In...
5 Types of Effective Meetings - Part 1
April 06, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThe only feeling worse than attending an ineffective meeting is leading one. And as a school leader, you may feel like the only way you can communicate everything you need to say is through long, drawn-out, ineffective meetings. In today's episode we'll discuss: 5 types of effective meetings. We'll break down how to effectively use each meeting type. Pick up a copy of Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni (Affiliate Link) or Listen to it on Audible. (Affiliate Link) FREE RESOURCES - I...
5 Types of Effective Communication - Part 1
April 06, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThe only feeling worse than attending an ineffective meeting is leading one. And as a school leader, you may feel like the only way you can communicate everything you need to say is through long, drawn-out, ineffective meetings. In today's episode we'll discuss: 5 types of effective meetings. We'll break down how to effectively use each meeting type. Pick up a copy of Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni (Affiliate Link) or Listen to it on Audible. (Affiliate Link) FREE RESOURCES - I...
5 Types of Effective Communication - Part 1
April 06, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBThe only feeling worse than attending an ineffective meeting is leading one. And as a school leader, you may feel like the only way you can communicate everything you need to say is through long, drawn-out, ineffective meetings. In today's episode we'll discuss: 5 types of effective meetings. We'll break down how to effectively use each meeting type. Pick up a copy of Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni (Affiliate Link) or Listen to it on Audible. (Affiliate Link) FREE RESOURCES - I...
Ep. 27 Happiness vs Joy : Using Joy to Promote Longevity in Schools.
March 30, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBEducators are leaving because they aren’t happy. Educators are leaving in pursuit of something that makes them happier. However, there are is growing research that shows that these former educators are only spending about 1 year in their new roles in their new industries before deciding to come back to education. What’s causing them to come back? Maybe it's not happiness? Maybe they are seeking joy? In today’s episode, we’ll explore: The difference between happiness and joy. Why connec...
Happiness vs Joy : Using Joy to Promote Longevity in Schools.
March 30, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBEducators are leaving because they aren’t happy. Educators are leaving in pursuit of something that makes them happier. However, there are is growing research that shows that these former educators are only spending about 1 year in their new roles in their new industries before deciding to come back to education. What’s causing them to come back? Maybe it's not happiness? Maybe they are seeking joy? In today’s episode, we’ll explore: The difference between happiness and joy. Why connec...
School Improvement with the Organizational Alignment Model
March 16, 2022 02:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBEvery school has room for improvement. Whether you have many resources or none at all, every school has at least one area that needs addressed. In this episode, we peel back the layers too deeply analyze the 5 components of a successful organization. Then, we will talk about how to utilize the 5 components to determine how to address your school’s need. Lastly, this episode will leave you equipped to lead s towards meaningful growth. ____________________________ If you are looking to surrou...
Five Considerations for Principals When Renewing Teacher Contracts
March 09, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBWinter is fading away. Spring time is coming and you, the principal, have to think about staffing for another school year. Thinking about who you’re going to have on your team means thinking about who you're not going to have on your team. This is one of the most difficult decisions you have to make each year as a school leader. Let’s discuss how to determine whether or not a teacher should return for another school year. We will talk about: - 3 mindsets that will derail your staffing - 5 c...
Renewing Teacher Contracts
March 09, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWinter is fading away. Spring time is coming and you, the principal, have to think about staffing for another school year. Thinking about who you’re going to have on your team means thinking about who you're not going to have on your team. This is one of the most difficult decisions you have to make each year as a school leader. Let’s discuss how to determine whether or not a teacher should return for another school year. We will talk about: - 3 mindsets that will derail your staffing - 5 ...
The Power of Delegating
March 04, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBLearn Simple Concepts for being a master delegator. Learn how to keep your days focused on your primary tasks and avoid getting caught in taking on more than you can handle. Click here to join the School Leadership Community! Check out the Website! Follow Brandon on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @MrBrandonHouse See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
24. The Power of Delegating
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 54 MBLearn Simple Concepts for being a master delegator. Learn how to keep your days focused on your primary tasks and avoid getting caught in taking on more than you can handle. Click here to join the School Leadership Community! Check out the Website! Follow Brandon on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @MrBrandonHouse
The Power of Delegating
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 54 MBLearn Simple Concepts for being a master delegator. Learn how to keep your days focused on your primary tasks and avoid getting caught in taking on more than you can handle. Click here to join the School Leadership Community! Check out the Website! Follow Brandon on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @MrBrandonHouse
Everything is on Fire!
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBIf you are principal, or you run a school, you understand feeling like you are entire school is on fire... all of the time. But does is that the way it's supposed to be? Do our days have to be filled with chaos all of the time? In this episode, we will discuss how creating an ideal week will help you find stability in the daily operations of the school. By the end of this episode you'll have a deeper understanding of: Two mindsets or questions that keep the principal stuck in a chaoti...
Everything is on Fire!
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIf you are principal, or you run a school, you understand feeling like you are entire school is on fire... all of the time. But does is that the way it's supposed to be? Do our days have to be filled with chaos all of the time? In this episode, we will discuss how creating an ideal week will help you find stability in the daily operations of the school. By the end of this episode you'll have a deeper understanding of: Two mindsets or questions that keep the principal stuck in a chaoti...
Are You Making a Difference or Making a Mess?!
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBFind out if you are making true change in your school or if you are simply making a mess. Learn how to ensure that you are making different in your school. Follow Brandon: Twitter - @MrBrandonHouse #EducateOnPurpose Facebook - Educate on Purpose Facebook Page www.brandonghouse.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
22. Are You Making a Difference or Making a Mess?!
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBFind out if you are making true change in your school or if you are simply making a mess. Learn how to ensure that you are making different in your school. Follow Brandon: Twitter - @MrBrandonHouse #EducateOnPurpose Facebook - Educate on Purpose Facebook Page www.brandonghouse.com
Are You Making a Difference or Making a Mess?!
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBFind out if you are making true change in your school or if you are simply making a mess. Learn how to ensure that you are making different in your school. Follow Brandon: Twitter - @MrBrandonHouse #EducateOnPurpose Facebook - Educate on Purpose Facebook Page www.brandonghouse.com
Three Tips for a Strong School Culture
January 17, 2022 05:45 - 26 minutes - 12 MBSchool Leaders!!! Free coffee, free jeans days, and snacks in the teacher's lounge can be great. But they aren't tactics that really impact staff morale and school culture. In this episode learn about Brandon's top 3 tips for improving school culture. Be sure to check out these resources as well: The Culture Code - By Daniel Coyle What makes a Good School Culture - Harvard Graduate School of Education See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
21. Three Tips for a Strong School Culture
January 17, 2022 05:45 - 26 minutes - 18 MBSchool Leaders!!! Free coffee, free jeans days, and snacks in the teacher's lounge can be great. But they aren't tactics that really impact staff morale and school culture. In this episode learn about Brandon's top 3 tips for improving school culture. Be sure to check out these resources as well: The Culture Code - By Daniel Coyle What makes a Good School Culture - Harvard Graduate School of Education
I took some time away.
January 10, 2022 05:33 - 29 minutes - 20 MBI took some time away from podcasting and school leadership. In this episode, I share what I've learned in the last six months. Resources: What makes a good school culture. Understanding Sleep Follow Brandon: Twitter - @MrBrandonHouse #EducateOnPurpose Facebook - Educate on Purpose Facebook Page www.brandonghouse.com
20. I took some time away.
January 10, 2022 05:33 - 29 minutes - 20 MBI took some time away from podcasting and school leadership. In this episode, I share what I've learned in the last six months. Resources: What makes a good school culture. Understanding Sleep Follow Brandon: Twitter - @MrBrandonHouse #EducateOnPurpose Facebook - Educate on Purpose Facebook Page www.brandonghouse.com
I took some time away.
January 10, 2022 05:33 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBI took some time away from podcasting and school leadership. In this episode, I share what I've learned in the last six months. Resources: What makes a good school culture. Understanding Sleep Follow Brandon: Twitter - @MrBrandonHouse #EducateOnPurpose Facebook - Educate on Purpose Facebook Page www.brandonghouse.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Using Your Unique Gifts to Lead Your School
May 31, 2021 00:28 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBOn the journey of school leadership, a leader must learn the art of authentically embodying who God created them to be. Some days that can be harder than others. However, it is completely necessary in order to achieve success as a school leader. In this episode, Dr. Nate Miley walks us through his journey in finding his leadership superpower. He shares with us fantastic insights on how to embrace your leadership style and live it to the fullest. You'll learn: How to use personality as...
19. Using Your Unique Gifts to Lead Your School
May 31, 2021 00:28 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBOn the journey of school leadership, a leader must learn the art of authentically embodying who God created them to be. Some days that can be harder than others. However, it is completely necessary in order to achieve success as a school leader. In this episode, Dr. Nate Miley walks us through his journey in finding his leadership superpower. He shares with us fantastic insights on how to embrace your leadership style and live it to the fullest. You'll learn: How to use personality as...
18. Hire With Purpose
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBCongrats, you are now the new principal. You only have a few months before your first school year as principal begins. But there is one problem, your school isn't fully staffed yet. In this episode, we will walk through one approach to hiring the right teachers to instruct your students. These are five steps both you and your hiring panel should begin to implement as so as possible. As a bonus, you can download the exact questions I use to lead all of my interviews. Click here to gai...
Hire With Purpose
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBCongrats, you are now the new principal. You only have a few months before your first school year as principal begins. But there is one problem, your school isn't fully staffed yet. In this episode, we will walk through one approach to hiring the right teachers to instruct your students. These are five steps both you and your hiring panel should begin to implement as so as possible. As a bonus, you can download the exact questions I use to lead all of my interviews. Click here to gai...
Hire With Purpose
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBCongrats, you are now the new principal. You only have a few months before your first school year as principal begins. But there is one problem, your school isn't fully staffed yet. In this episode, we will walk through one approach to hiring the right teachers to instruct your students. These are five steps both you and your hiring panel should begin to implement as so as possible. As a bonus, you can download the exact questions I use to lead all of my interviews. Click here to gai...
Communication that leads to support, engagement, and empowerment with Dr. Christopher Jones
March 14, 2021 20:43 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBDr. Christopher Jones and I have a great discussion about how to best support, engagement, and empower your school community. There is so much value here! Here's what we discuss: 1. How to find your message, simplify, and saturate 2. How to be bold and be vulnerable by stepping into controversy 3. How to support, engage and empower with your message 4. How to get others involved in spreading your message independently 5. How to be consistent by owning the message Follow Dr. Jones T...
17. Communication that leads to support, engagement, and empowerment with Dr. Christopher Jones
March 14, 2021 20:43 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBDr. Christopher Jones and I have a great discussion about how to best support, engagement, and empower your school community. There is so much value here! Here's what we discuss: 1. How to find your message, simplify, and saturate 2. How to be bold and be vulnerable by stepping into controversy 3. How to support, engage and empower with your message 4. How to get others involved in spreading your message independently 5. How to be consistent by owning the message Follow Dr. Jones T...
Leona Tate: Civil Rights Pioneer
March 02, 2021 05:47 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBOn November 14, 1960, six years after separate black and white schools were ruled unconstitutional in the Brown vs Board of Education ruling, four 6-year-old girls in New Orleans became the first African Americans to integrate white-only public elementary schools in the Deep South. On that day three girls Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost enrolled in McDonogh No. 19 School at 5909 St. Claude Avenue. A fourth girl Ruby Bridges began classes at William Frantz School at 3811 North G...
16. Leona Tate: Civil Rights Pioneer
March 02, 2021 05:47 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBOn November 14, 1960, six years after separate black and white schools were ruled unconstitutional in the Brown vs Board of Education ruling, four 6-year-old girls in New Orleans became the first African Americans to integrate white-only public elementary schools in the Deep South. On that day three girls Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost enrolled in McDonogh No. 19 School at 5909 St. Claude Avenue. A fourth girl Ruby Bridges began classes at William Frantz School at 3811 North G...
Celebrating Black History Month with Ms. Leona Tate
March 02, 2021 05:47 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBOn November 14, 1960, six years after separate black and white schools were ruled unconstitutional in the Brown vs Board of Education ruling, four 6-year-old girls in New Orleans became the first African Americans to integrate white-only public elementary schools in the Deep South. On that day three girls Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost enrolled in McDonogh No. 19 School at 5909 St. Claude Avenue. A fourth girl Ruby Bridges began classes at William Frantz School at 3811 North G...
Leadership Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
February 21, 2021 07:15 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWhen I think of Black Leadership, the first person thank comes to mind is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For much of my life, he was my inspiration. His fearlessness, pride in his ethnicity, and commitment to doing what was right spoke to me on a profound level. Because of the leadership of Dr. MLK Jr. and other leaders like him, I knew that one day, I too would lead others. This week's episode is a tribute to the great works of Dr. Martin Luther King. I share essential leadership lessons that...
15. Leadership Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
February 21, 2021 07:15 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWhen I think of Black Leadership, the first person thank comes to mind is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For much of my life, he was my inspiration. His fearlessness, pride in his ethnicity, and commitment to doing what was right spoke to me on a profound level. Because of the leadership of Dr. MLK Jr. and other leaders like him, I knew that one day, I too would lead others. This week's episode is a tribute to the great works of Dr. Martin Luther King. I share essential leadership lessons that...
Leadership Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
February 21, 2021 07:15 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBWhen I think of Black Leadership, the first person thank comes to mind is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For much of my life, he was my inspiration. His fearlessness, pride in his ethnicity, and commitment to doing what was right spoke to me on a profound level. Because of the leadership of Dr. MLK Jr. and other leaders like him, I knew that one day, I too would lead others. This week's episode is a tribute to the great works of Dr. Martin Luther King. I share essential leadership lessons that...
Building Collaborative Design teams with Michael Mckenzie
February 09, 2021 08:13 - 54 minutes - 25 MBAs school leaders, we wear many hats. Because there is so much to accomplish in one day, we can easily become overwhelmed. But we don't have to do the work on our own. In fact, it's probably better to include other teachers and leaders in the work. In this episode, Michael Mckenzie, CEO of a charter school network and founder of a non-profit that focuses on youth mentorship, teaches us how to build collaborative design teams. This is episode is packed with value. Here's what you'll learn...
14. Building Collaborative Design teams with Michael Mckenzie
February 09, 2021 08:13 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBAs school leaders, we wear many hats. Because there is so much to accomplish in one day, we can easily become overwhelmed. But we don't have to do the work on our own. In fact, it's probably better to include other teachers and leaders in the work. In this episode, Michael Mckenzie, CEO of a charter school network and founder of a non-profit that focuses on youth mentorship, teaches us how to build collaborative design teams. This is episode is packed with value. Here's what you'll learn...
Leading Through Active Listening - Demetrius Ball
February 01, 2021 05:11 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBArguably, one of the hardest parts about being a school leader is finding the time to slow down and listen. We are constantly running from fire to fire. It seems like daily, we are forced to come up with solutions on the fly, solve deep and challenging situations in minutes, and mend broken relationships while focusing on improving student outcomes. Amid all of the chaos, how do we find the time to slow down and develop clear and intentional strategies for the problems we face? In this epi...
13. Leading Through Active Listening - Demetrius Ball
February 01, 2021 05:11 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBArguably, one of the hardest parts about being a school leader is finding the time to slow down and listen. We are constantly running from fire to fire. It seems like daily, we are forced to come up with solutions on the fly, solve deep and challenging situations in minutes, and mend broken relationships while focusing on improving student outcomes. Amid all of the chaos, how do we find the time to slow down and develop clear and intentional strategies for the problems we face? In this epi...
The Power of Co-op/petition
January 26, 2021 07:36 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBWe often find ourselves in a competition in education. We may set a goal to have higher test scores than a colleague to prove that we are better. As school leaders, we might get some enjoyment out of going to the district data meetings so you can show off all the great work that our school is doing. According to Simon Sinek in his book the Infinite Games, this is defined as the short game. Also known as playing to win. There are just a few problems with this. One, the competition is complet...
12: The Power of Co-oppetition
January 26, 2021 07:36 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWe often find ourselves in a competition in education. We may set a goal to have higher test scores than a colleague to prove that we are better. As school leaders, we might get some enjoyment out of going to the district data meetings so you can show off all the great work that our school is doing. According to Simon Sinek in his book the Infinite Games, this is defined as the short game. Also known as playing to win. There are just a few problems with this. One, the competition is complet...
12: The Power of Coopetition
January 26, 2021 07:36 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe often find ourselves in a competition in education. We may set a goal to have higher test scores than a colleague to prove that we are better. As school leaders, we might get some enjoyment out of going to the district data meetings so you can show off all the great work that our school is doing. According to Simon Sinek in his book the Infinite Games, this is defined as the short game. Also known as playing to win. There are just a few problems with this. One, the competition is complet...
The Power of Coopetition
January 26, 2021 07:36 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWe often find ourselves in a competition in education. We may set a goal to have higher test scores than a colleague to prove that we are better. As school leaders, we might get some enjoyment out of going to the district data meetings so you can show off all the great work that our school is doing. According to Simon Sinek in his book the Infinite Games, this is defined as the short game. Also known as playing to win. There are just a few problems with this. One, the competition is complet...
11: Navigating Tough Conversations
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBLearn the 4 ways to navigate tough conversations --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
3. Navigating Tough Conversations
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBLearn the 4 ways to navigate tough conversations
Navigating Tough Conversations
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBLearn the 4 ways to navigate tough conversations--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
10. Interviewing for a Position in School Leadership
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBBrandon walks you through how to interview for a role in school leadership successfully. Grab a pen and paper because this episode is packed with practical tips. By the end of the episode, you'll learn: How to research and prepare for an interview at your ideal school. Identify your leadership styles. What to expect during the interview How successfully begin your career as a school leader. - Bonus Material - Interview Questions for Aspiring School Leaders School leadership...
Interviewing for a Position in School Leadership
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBBrandon walks you through how to interview for a role in school leadership successfully. Grab a pen and paper because this episode is packed with practical tips. By the end of the episode, you'll learn: How to research and prepare for an interview at your ideal school. Identify your leadership styles. What to expect during the interview How successfully begin your career as a school leader. - Bonus Material - Interview Questions for Aspiring School Leaders School leadership is...
Interviewing for a Position in School Leadership
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBBrandon walks you through how to interview for a role in school leadership successfully. Grab a pen and paper because this episode is packed with practical tips. By the end of the episode, you'll learn: How to research and prepare for an interview at your ideal school. Identify your leadership styles. What to expect during the interview How successfully begin your career as a school leader. - Bonus Material - Interview Questions for Aspiring School Leaders School leadership is...