Transforming Education: Leadership Lessons
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Incorporating Movement in Your Daily Life with Jenn David-Lang
October 19, 2023 19:43 - 27 minutesIn this episode, Gary and guest, Jenn David-Lang of TheMain Idea discuss the book Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. Jenn discusses a few key ideas from this reading and how teachers, and all professionals, can adapt these concepts into their daily lives and get moving. Resources: The Main Idea Book recommendation: Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully, Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett
AI Tools and ChatGPT with Dr. Dana Schon and Dr. Tom Truesdell
June 29, 2023 13:38 - 34 minutesIn this episode, Gary and guests discuss the evolution of artificial intelligence and its significance for education. Dr. Dana Schon, Professional Learning Director for School Administrators of Iowa explains AI capacities, concerns, and limitations with helpful tool implementations for educators and leaders. Dr. Tom Truesdell, Director of Student Resources at Northwestern College shares insights on ChatGPT revolving around the learning disruption fears and idea generation opportunities. Bot...
Championship Mindset with Matt McCarty
March 03, 2023 15:13 - 24 minutesOn this episode, Gary sits down with the 2022 AFCA NAIA National Coach of the Year and the Head Coach of the 2022 NAIA National Champion Raider football team, Matt McCarty. Matt reflects on his team’s successful season and the road to the championship. He’s cultivated a culture of excellence built on trust, mental conditioning, and discipline to do the right thing every day. His leadership approach casts a vision for his coaching staff and players to encourage others to be their best. His t...
The Future Leader with Jacob Morgan
February 06, 2023 14:25 - 26 minutesIn this episode, Leslie welcomes guest Jacob Morgan. Jacob is a best-selling author and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and advisor who has worked with organizations such as Microsoft, Disney, Pepsi, Mastercard, and IBM. As a trained futurist, Jacob’s insights are frequently featured in publications such as Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and The Harvard Business Rev...
How to Create Transformative Gatherings with Jenn David-Lang
December 02, 2022 15:11 - 29 minutes“A gathering is a moment of time that has the potential to alter many other moments of time.” - Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering Jenn David-Lang returns to the podcast, and we’re discussing how to maximize the power and significance of meetings. When most of us plan staff agendas or lessons, we tend to focus more on the logistics (PPTs, refreshments, Post-Its, etc.), rather than the people, because those are the items we can control. What if we think about how we want gatherings to make...
Impact Players with Liz Wiseman
October 21, 2022 12:15 - 38 minutesIn this episode, Gary talks with Liz Wiseman, author, researcher, and executive advisor who teaches leadership around the world. We discuss her New York Times best sellers Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside our Schools, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. We also talk about her newly released book, Impact Players. Her research and experience offer sign...
Lead by Example with Dr. Omega Wilson
October 12, 2022 15:35 - 26 minutesAs a former educator and principal, Dr. Wilson has taken her years of experience and connections to gather accomplished leaders and practitioners into a community of coaching and support. Dr. Wilson is a certified coach, trainer and speaker on the John Maxwell Team. She is also the CEO and founder of Innovative Strategies Consulting located in Virginia. We enjoyed our conversation with the deeply committed, passionate, down-to-earth leader. She shares her leadership approach, starting with ...
Lead From Where You Are with Joe Sanfelippo
September 12, 2022 15:34 - 13 minutesIn this episode, we welcome back Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, our Leadership in Education Conference keynote speaker. We discuss the upcoming conference and his energizing keynote and breakout session for educators. We also chat about why teachers feel overwhelmed and how we can create value for those around us by leading with intention, connection and direction. As the Superintendent of Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin, Joe is nationally known for sharing his messages on how to change the na...
Every Child Every Day with Dr. Lisa Remy
September 01, 2022 15:21 - 28 minutesOur guest, Dr. Lisa Remy, joins us as the most recently named Executive Director for School Administrators of Iowa. Prior to starting this new leadership role, she served as the Superintendent of the West Des Moines School District where she guided the school’s culture around the slogan: Every Child Every Day. We discuss leadership lessons that include modeling the courage to be vulnerable and willingness to get uncomfortable. She shares advice for female leaders and a future-driven mindset...
Hope is a Strategy with Noreen Bush
August 10, 2022 17:59 - 40 minutesThis episode welcomes the superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, the inspiring Noreen Bush. Noreen was named the 2021-2022 Iowa Superintendent of the Year and received the 2021 American Association of School Administrators Women in School Leadership Superintendent Award. Norene has dedicated nearly 30 years to public education, finding leadership positions out of her passion to serve more students and educators. After a stage IV cancer diagnosis, she hasn’t stopped us...
Leadership as Influence with Roark Horn
July 13, 2022 15:30 - 30 minutesIn this episode, we welcome back Dr. Roark Horn to help celebrate his recent retirement from School Administrators of Iowa (SAI). He reflects on his robust experience in education, from educator to administrator, and eventually executive director of SAI. We talk about changes in education over the years, advocating for the profession, and leveraging the learning momentum on the other side of the pandemic. He shares wisdom about using your influence and key leadership takeaways. “Talented le...
Building Mental Health Support with Jessica Christensen
June 28, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutesGuest, Jessica Christensen shares about her vital work as Director of Community Development and Training for Please Pass the Love and a regional trainer for MidAmerica Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTC). She helps districts build better systems to support mental health needs and offers educators tangible skill training to support their students' – and their own health. Take away tips for better building relationships and the power of restorative work. By working togeth...
Hope, Mattering and Moving Forward with Angela Maiers
March 17, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutesWe’re thrilled to welcome back leader, speaker and consultant Angela Maiers to the podcast. In this episode, she shares a sneak peek of her keynote for the NWC Trauma-Informed Conference this Spring. The education guru breaks down the three parts of her current mission: hope, mattering and moving forward. Whether or not you’re able to join us for the conference, this conversation will inspire you to create structures for human-centered, community care and lean into honoring humanity. Resou...
Building Atomic Habits with Jenn David-Lang
February 28, 2022 15:26 - 24 minutesDo you have habits that you have wanted to start, or drop? Maybe you’ve had success initially, only to return to your old routines. From the Main Idea, Jenn David-Lang is back on the podcast to discuss the key takeaways of the New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear. With Clear’s four simple laws of human behavior and concrete strategies, we walk through how to make the tiny changes that will ultimately lead to remarkable changes. Learn how to build better habits in life and ...
Normalizing Mental Health Conversations with Dr. Gregg Elliott
February 03, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode, Northwestern’s newest graduate program director, Dr. Gregg Elliott joins the podcast. He shares his excitement for building the M.A. in School Counseling and M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs along with his passion to help fill the need for more licensed counselors. A growing number of youth and adults live with depression and/or anxiety. Consistently, thoughts of suicide among adults continue to increase. With his extensive research and work in suicide pre...
Education Tech & Change with Rachel Langenhorst
January 07, 2022 17:43 - 26 minutesRachel Langenhorst is a lifelong learner dedicated to being a positive change agent. As a technology integrationist and instructional coach, she finds fulfillment in educating and empowering others through collaboration, creation, and connection. She speaks and instructs throughout the Midwest, focusing her efforts on technology integration strategies, social media, Internet safety, and effective teaching practices. In this episode, she shares her strategies for developing scalable models f...
Mastermind with Daniel Bauer
October 28, 2021 14:57 - 31 minutesMastermind with Daniel Bauer Daniel Bauer is an unorthodox Ruckus Maker who has mentored thousands of school leaders through his Better Leaders Better Schools blog, books, podcasts, and powerful coaching experiences. In this episode, we discuss his latest book Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader. He shares valuable resources for leaders like the ABCs of a mastermind group and the gift of developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Resources: betterleadersbet...
Reclaiming Human Connection with Joe Beckman
September 29, 2021 21:47 - 25 minutesAs an international speaker and author, Joe Beckman’s mission is to reclaim human connection in school communities throughout the world. He has shared his message of hope to over 1000 schools. In this episode, we talk about self-worth, resiliency and his own gratitude practice. Joe brings his infectious energy, humor and passion to Northwestern College as the Leadership in Education Conference keynote speaker, this October. Resources: till360consulting.com Book Recommendations: iGen, Je...
We Belong with Dr. Laurie Barron and Dr. Patti Kinney
September 13, 2021 19:19 - 41 minutesIn this episode, we talk with educators Dr. Laurie Barron and Dr. Patti Kinney. Dr. Barron is currently the superintendent at Evergreen Public Schools in Kalispell, Montana and was recently named Montana’s superintendent of the year in 2021. Dr. Kinney has been a teacher and administrator at the middle levels of education in the state of Oregon where she was named the Oregon Assistant Principal-of-the Year in 2003. Together, they’ve co-authored a third book called We Belong: 50 Strategies t...
We Got This. Equity and Access with Cornelius Minor
August 19, 2021 18:48 - 42 minutesBrooklyn-based educator, Cornelius Minor inspires students to believe anything is possible. He also works with teachers, school leaders, and community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform. We discuss his latest book, We Got This, which explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday choices—specifically in the choice to really listen to kids. This conversation is packed with actionable advice and motivation to lead change that p...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Dr. Stokes and Dr. Franklin
August 09, 2021 16:27 - 36 minutesIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Rahn Franklin and Dr. Val Stokes about inclusive excellence and their passion for cultivating inclusion on an educational campus. They share the foundational goals: build belonging and dignify differences. We also discuss how can prioritize diversity and embed equity, access and inclusion into systems. Book Recommendations: The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor, Kaitlyn Schiess and Michael Wear No Longer Strangers: Tra...
The Main Idea with Jenn David-Lang
June 24, 2021 18:16 - 32 minutesThis episode welcomes Jenn David-Lang to the podcast. With over 25 years of experience in education and as the founder of The Main Idea, she’s passionate about supporting school leaders with really relevant professional learning. This episode is packed with bite-sized takeaways on current education ideas and practices! We discuss the C’s of change, coping with stress, proactively preventing burnout and working with difficult or resistant staff. Resources: www.themainidea.net Book Recomme...
Commitment to the Process with Matt McCarty
June 10, 2021 20:37 - 26 minutesRed Raider head football coach, Matt McCarty joins this episode. We reflect on an unconventional season, which ended in Northwestern’s incredible NAIA national runner-up achievement. Coach McCarty shares his journey to coaching and leadership philosophy. His emphasis on building a special culture that focuses on the process and how pursuing excellence every day has driven player and coach buy-in. We also discuss traits that he sees in the most successful student-athletes, and how they inspi...
Making Grades Matter with Dr. Matt Townsley
May 19, 2021 15:04 - 42 minutesEducation and assessment/grading enthusiast, Dr. Matt Townsley joins this episode! As a former district administrator and secondary teacher, he has firsthand experience implementing and leading lasting grading reform. He shares the strengths of standards based grading to create meaningful student grades. Along with strategies for district leaders are the 3 P’s for leading change and major barriers to implementing change. His love for education and enthusiasm for learning over earning is con...
Collective Leader Efficacy with Peter DeWitt
May 05, 2021 14:39 - 42 minutesWhen teams believe they have the ability to make a difference, exciting things can happen in school. How can leaders help build this collective efficacy? Global speaker, leadership coach, author, Education Week column writer, and former teacher and principal, Peter DeWitt joins the podcast. From his vast work in schools, he offers research-based wisdom on school leadership, including the "Six Influences That Matter Most". He explains three steps to raising self-efficacy, and the value in de...
The Young Leaders Series on Kingdom Entrepreneurship
April 20, 2021 21:10 - 15 minutesLevi Wiersma and Joshua Rathbun conclude the Young Leaders Series. We discuss the concept of kingdom entrepreneurship from the 100X Podcast and how to sell yourself from the 10 Minute Entrepreneur. As aspiring business leaders, Levi is curious about how technology will continue to evolve as a contribution or divergence for human connection, and Josh is curious about how to lead a team professionally and effectively with our own leadership style. To listen to the original podcasts reviewed,...
The Young Leaders Series on Purpose and Distraction
April 16, 2021 16:16 - 26 minutesSenior business majors, Sutton Derr and Michael Love join this week’s podcast. They review episodes from Business with Purpose, the Andy Stanley Podcast and the Side Hustle Show. They discuss finding a fulfilling life’s work and recognizing the distractions that leaders face. We also talk about the process of becoming a strong leader, which includes having patience with the process, preparing to grow continuously, asking for help and leaning on mentors. To listen to the original podcast ep...
The Young Leaders Series on Developing New Leadership Muscles
April 05, 2021 19:18 - 12 minutesEntrepreneurship students, Makenzie Fink and Jonathan Gabrielse breakdown leadership lessons from The 10 Minute Entrepreneur Podcast with Sean Castrina and the EntreLeadership Podcast with Daniel Tarday and guest Mathew McConaughey. Key takeaways include risk-taking, re-inventing yourself, brain dumping, optimizing your strengths and the importance of developing new leadership muscles. To listen to the original podcast reviewed in this episode, see EntreLeadership #414 and The 10-Minute En...
The Young Leaders Series on Virtues of a Leader
March 26, 2021 14:18 - 18 minutesThroughout the Young Leaders series, we’ll be talking with entrepreneurship students for a quick take on popular leadership podcasts. They share the episode’s big ideas and how those ideas inspire leadership growth. In this episode, Mia Hoogeveen and Dominic Seivert explain the Seven Virtues of Leadership from Andy Stanley’s interview with Habitat International CEO, Jonothan Reckford. Hear how it has transformed Mia and Dominic’s view on who can be a leader. To listen to the original podca...
Teaching and Empowering Young Leaders with Erica Vonk
March 19, 2021 20:11 - 24 minutesInspiring future leaders and developing an entrepreneurial mindset are significant passions for Professor Erica Vonk. As director of the new Center for Innovation and Leadership at Northwestern, Erica partners with college students to develop entrepreneurial skills. In this episode, she shares her approach to empowering young leaders. We talk about the value of creating psychological safety, failing forward, outsight and the process of grace. We’ll be talking with some of Erica’s students ...
Know Who You Are with Larry Korver
February 11, 2021 18:46 - 22 minutesIn the final episode of the Legacy Leaders Series, we talk with one of Northwestern’s most legendary coaches, Larry “Bubb” Korver. His ability to build relationships has been the catalyst for influencing a magnitude of servant leaders since 1967. We talk about his philosophy to make athletes better than they ever thought they could be both on the football field and off. His simple challenge "do you know who you are?" leads us to our identity in God and away from the comparison to others.
Core Values with Earl Woudstra
February 03, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutesFrom coaching consecutive national championship teams to helping lead a city through a pandemic, Earl Woudstra shares what keeps him grounded. We talk about who's inspired him and discuss his own core values including treat others with respect, do your best, do everything to God’s glory, and just do the right thing. Resources: orangecityiowa.com facebook.com/cityoforangecityia Book Recommendations: In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day
The Do Right Philosophy with Marty Guthmiller
January 20, 2021 18:10 - 27 minutesThe stronger the healthcare system, the stronger the community. Orange City Area Health System CEO Marty Guthmiller’s leadership lessons include tips to a strong community. He provides advice on hiring with the acronym “DHB: Decent Human Beings”. We also reflect on "who are we when things don't go right?". Resources: ochealthsystem.org facebook.com/orangecityareahealthsystem/ Book Recommendations: The book of Proverbs
Motivation Check with Congressman-elect Randy Feenstra
December 22, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode of the Legacy Leaders series, we welcome Congressman-elect Feenstra, representative of Iowa’s 4th district. He shares his journey to politics. We discuss what motivates a legacy leader and the opportunity to listen well before emerging as an empowering voice for others.
Leaving a Legacy with Les Douma
December 16, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutesIn this new series called Legacy Leaders, we’re talking to thought leaders who are - you’ve guessed it - leaving a positive legacy. Our first guest, Les Douma shares his wisdom and rich experiences in education. We discuss his principles of culture and leveling up: from good to great leadership.
Forgiveness and Servant Leadership with Dr. Jiying Song
November 13, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutesWhy is forgiveness a key ingredient of leadership? Learn how in this episode with Dr. Jiying (Jenny) Song, professor and first editor of the newly released book, Servant Leadership and Forgiveness: How Leaders Help Heal the Heart of the World. Resources: Servant-Leadership and Forgiveness: How Leaders Help Heal the Heart of the World Book Recommendations: White Awake TThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness Movie Recommendation...
Change Happens at the Rate of Trust with Sarah Brown-Wessling
November 02, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutesSarah Brown-Wessling is nationally known as the 2010 National Teacher of the Year, as Iowa's representative from Johnston, Iowa! Sarah shares what it means to lead through collaboration and not competition, the importance of listening, and providing support to teachers to lead in their own space. Resources: sarahbrownwessling.com twitter.com/SarahBWessling www.instagram.com/sarahbrownwessling www.facebook.com/sarahbrownwessling Book Recommendations: ...
Leadership in sports and pandemic with Corey Westra
September 29, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutesGuest Corey Westra is Commissioner of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Corey shares about his journey in sports leadership, pursuing excellence, building strong relationships and the GPAC’s commitment to keep athletes playing safely in a pandemic. Book recommendations Attitude: Develop a Winning Mindset on and off the court Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success
Leadership in sports and pandemic with Cory Westra
September 29, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBGuest Cory Westra is Commissioner of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Cory shares about his journey in sports leadership, pursuing excellence, building strong relationships and the GPAC’s commitment to keep athletes playing safely in a pandemic. Book recommendations Attitude: Develop a Winning Mindset on and off the court Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success
Shared Leadership with Lora Rasey
September 16, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutesAs a consultant to the Iowa State Department of Education, Lora Rasey has had a front-row seat in establishing the Teacher Leadership Compensation Program. She shares about the impact of transforming teacher leadership in Iowa. Take away highlights of TLC and the goals for empowering shared leadership. Resources: Educateiowa.gov – Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) System
Learner Centered Leadership with Devin Vodicka
August 24, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutesOne of the most innovative educational leaders in the country, Devin Vodicka talks about efficacy and personalized learning. Using his own immigrant experiences, his influence as superintendent and chief impact officer embraces diversity, promotes a positive impact and empowers every learner. Resources: www.altitudelearning.com twitter.com/dvodicka linkedin.com/dvodicka twitter.com/AltitudeLearn facebook.com/altitudelearn Book recommendations: ...
Building a Program on Distributive Leadership with Steve Connell
August 05, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutesSteve Connell shares his vision for building an award-winning Pride of the Dutch Marching Band and then NWC’s Athletic Band. The program, built on student leadership, led to empowering students and gaining incredible buy-in. He also talks about the rewards of teamwork, modeling, and above-all: having fun.
Using our Story with Dr. Micah Parker
June 29, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutesSought-after Christian motivational speaker and Northwestern’s new VP for Athletics shares how God uses ordinary people to get through extraordinary circumstances. By focusing on not what we can accomplish, but what God can do through us, we create a sense of peace in a constantly changing world. Book Recommendations: Anxious for Nothing, Max Lucado
Hacking Leadership with Joe Sanfelippo
June 12, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutesA superintendent of the year, author and national speaker, Joe Sanfelippo brings his electric inspiration to the podcast. In this episode, we connect on his practical advice for hacking leadership like giving others ownership in the process, creating value, and recognizing every moment matters. Oh and Go Crickets! Resources: www.jsanfelippo.com twitter.com/Joe_Sanfelippo Book recommendations: Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath Innovate Inside the Box, George Couros and Kati...
Leading the leaders with Roark Horn
May 21, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutesAs Executive Director of School Administrators of Iowa, Dr. Roark Horn is guiding the leaders of our Iowa schools. He shares how we are responding to challenging and uncertain times and what he’s curious about in education. Listen to Roark discuss what part of normal we need to let go of and his advice to aspiring principals to be available, accessible and approachable. Book recommendations: Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates Culturize: Every Student. Every Da...
The German Educational System and COVID-19 with Dr. Theresa Pedersen
May 08, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutesDr. Theresa Pedersen brings a pandemic perspective from the future as students begin to return to the classroom in Germany and her own classroom on the United States military base. She gives us insight into the German educational system and the response to COVID-19. Theresa shares her resources for virtual learning with her special education class. Resources: twitter.com/Tpedersen25 Book recommendations: Personal & Authentic, Thomas C Murray Learner Cen...
Lori Hayungs on the Loss of Rituals
April 23, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutesHave you been struggling with the disappointment of canceled life events? Missing these big moments, or rituals, is hard for students, educators, parents and families. Lori Hayungs from the Science of Parenting Podcast joins Gary to talk about honoring these losses and the power of connection as we develop resiliency and grit in hard times.
Lori Hayungs on the Loss of Rituals
April 23, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBHave you been struggling with the disappointment of canceled life events? Missing these big moments, or rituals, is hard for students, educators, parents and families. Lori Hayungs from the Science of Parenting Podcast joins Gary to talk about honoring these losses and the power of connection as we develop resiliency and grit in hard times.
Learner-Centered Innovation with Katie Martin
March 24, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutesIn this episode, author and Tedx speaker Dr. Katie Martin relates the current state of education to the infamous story of Kodak. Education must adapt. Learning opportunities and teaching methods must evolve to match the ever-changing needs of today’s learners. She discusses the need for personalized learning for educators. Her challenge: “If we want to change how students learn, we must change how teachers learn.” Katie and Gary also discuss the role that collective efficacy has...
School on F.I.R.E! with Dr. Buddy Berry
February 21, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode, Gary is joined by guest co-host Jeff Herzberg and guest Dr. Buddy Berry, superintendent of Eminence school district, KY. Dr. Berry takes us through his journey of reimagining Eminence Independent Schools to design a next generation "Dream School" rooted in personalized learning, and centered around innovation and creativity and also their quest to be the Disney World of Schools. Resources: Eminence Independent Schools facebook.com/EminenceIndSchools ...