Accelerate Your Performance

How did Quint advance his career from a High School Special Education Teacher to a Hospital President to a Founder and CEO? In this episode, we continue Quint Studer’s story from episode #122 and hear about one of his major life transitions-- a key moment when he took a risk and followed his heart. Listen as Quint and Janet discuss the part of his journey that fueled the creation for some of his greatest accomplishments.

This episode addresses questions such as:

• How can we navigate our careers by following our heart?
• Why are training and development so critical to an organization's culture?
• Who should superintendents focus on hiring?

You can hear more from Quint at our upcoming 2-day virtual conference, Destination High Performance Pensacola 2020. Day 1 will focus on leadership tips, tools and considerations, and Day 2 will focus on building a vibrant community. The event is scheduled for October 28th and 29th. Register for free now.

Recommended Resources: About Quint, Quint Studer is the Man with a Vision,  Map Your Career Ambitions  & Navigating Career Phases  

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2020 has been a psychologically challenging year for leaders and employees across all organizations. At the same time, disruption can be our greatest innovator, and we've all learned important lessons from this year that will stick with us. In this episode, Ocean Springs School District Superintendent, Dr. Bonita Coleman and Janet discuss balancing the burden of keeping people safe with the responsibility for student achievement.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• How does communicating transparently better support employees, students, and families?
• What is key for leaders to be successful in this environment?
• How can we handle disruptive situations more thoughtfully?

Dr. Bonita Coleman will also join us to present at our upcoming virtual conference, What’s Right in Education, on November 17th and 18th. You can learn more about our upcoming events by visiting our events page.

Recommended Resouces: Transparency, Huddle for Critical Outcomes, Key Words At Key Times for Resilient Leaders & Create Resilient Leaders

Recommended Podcast Episodes: Move Forward by Doing the Next Right Thing, Improve by Measuring What Matters, Who Hears What When? & How Can We Manage Indefinite Despair? 

We all want to make a difference in our work. Whatever the path maybe that has brought us to this point in our careers, our experiences along the way are valuable and have shaped us into who we are. In this episode, we take a look at Quint Studer’s path—from his childhood to his journey in education and healthcare. Listen as our host Dr. Janet Pilcher asks Quint about his journey, stories about those who impacted him along the way, as well as valuable lessons he learned.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• How did Quint's education prepare him for healthcare and leadership?
• What does it take to turn something people perceive as a weakness into a strength?
• How can we help someone embrace the discomfort of learning something new?

You can hear more from Quint at our upcoming 2-day virtual conference, Destination High Performance Pensacola 2020. Day 1 will focus on leadership tips, tools and considerations, and Day 2 will focus on building a vibrant community. The event is scheduled for October 28th and 29th. Register for free now.

Recommended Resources: About Quint, Quint Studer is the Man with a Vision, Map Your Career Ambitions & Navigating Career Phases  

Recommended Podcasts: The Middle is Hard but it Doesn't Have to Be, Facing Community Resistance to Change, Innovation is Easier than Changing the World & The Advantage of Being Yourself

How do we speak our truth, while deepening our connection with others? Executive leader coach and author, Terre Short joins us to discuss more mindful, communication that comes from the heart. In episode 120 Janet and Quint discussed Terre’s book The Words We Choose: Your Guide to How and Why Words Matter. Today, listen as Terre shares tools from her book focused on how we can elevate our communication at work—making it more values-based and intentional— while remaining true to who we are.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• What are some key areas we can grow in to improve our emotional intelligence?
• What does it mean to be connected to our values in our communication?
• What are some words we may want to avoid in order to have better communication?

Subscribe to Terre's website to download the first chapter of her book and learn about the latest learning content available.

Recommended Resources: "Just" - A Form of Self-Sabotage, Values Guide Resilience, Communication & Connection & Leader Always Actions

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Words help us get where we want to go. Our words can make others feel better, or worse. Our words can diffuse difficult situations, or escalate them. This is why effective communication is so vital in every workplace. In this episode, listen as Quint Studer and our host Dr. Janet Pilcher discuss what leaders should avoid when it comes to communicating, and examples of ways words can be used effectively in a variety of workplace situations.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• How can we converse with people in a way that draws them to lean forward and not pull back?
• What should we avoid at all costs when it comes to what we say? 
• What simple statement can be a game-changer in improving your relationships with others?

You can hear more from Quint at our upcoming 2-day virtual conference, Destination High Performance Pensacola 2020. Day 1 will focus on leadership tips, tools and considerations, and Day 2 will focus on building a vibrant community. The event is scheduled for October 28th and 29th. Register for free now.

Recommended Resources: Why the Words We Say Matter, Key Words at Key Times, Feedback that Inspires, Pause Perspective Process &  The Power of Perspective

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Hurricane Sally recently impacted our local area in Pensacola, leaving thousands with damage, flooding, and even the loss of an essential bridge between our communities. But what left the greatest impression on our host, Janet Pilcher was the small, yet powerful acts of thoughtfulness that emerged among the mess. Striking acts of thoughtfulness were not only seen within our team but across our city. Being thoughtful is so much more than being nice, it requires more reflection and consideration. In this episode, listen as our Host Janet Pilcher discusses how being thoughtful can be a real difference-maker in our organizations.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• What does it take to be authentically thoughtful?
• How can we show gratitude in specific and meaningful ways?
• How can we respond to others when they’re feeling anxious?

Recommended Resources: How Good Leaders Manage Anxiety, Values Guide Resilience, The Impact of One & Expressing Gratitude

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How can our teams reach the goals we set out to accomplish? What does it mean for our teams to be successful? Using the right metrics to track progress and engaging in conversations to problem-solve are keys to helping us get there. In this episode, listen as our host Janet Pilcher discusses tools and tactics to help our teams reach our goals and be successful.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• How do we apply a system to continuously review our progress? 
• What are the key ingredients for implementing a short cycle improvement process?
• What questions can we ask our teams to help reach our goals?

Recommended Resources: Return to Learn: Improvement & Execution Toolkit, 90-Day Action Plan for Improvement, Keeping Score: What Can We Learn from Using Our Scorecards, & Building Trust with New Teams

When we think of micromanaging, we typically think of it as a negative thing. But the reality is, extra supervision and coaching are sometimes necessary before some individuals are ready to leave the nest. In today's episode, Quint Studer and Janet dive into the topic—discussing what micromanaging is, when it’s necessary, and how leaders can communicate effectively with employees who may need extra support and supervision. 

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• How can we have productive conversations with our supervisor if we feel micromanaged?
• Why is micromanaging not always a bad thing?
• What can leaders do to help employees feel supported, not micromanaged?

You can hear more from Quint at our upcoming 2-day virtual conference, Destination High Performance Pensacola 2020. Day 1 will focus on leadership tips, tools and considerations, and Day 2 will focus on building a vibrant community. The event is scheduled for October 28th and 29th. Register for free now.

Recommended Resources: Challenge Your High Performers (Then Step Away), Low Solid Performer Support, High Solid Performer Support, & Leader Connection Questions

Recommended Podcasts: How Can We Stop Complaining, Comparing, and Criticising?, The Behavior that's Holding Leaders Back, Do People Really Want Feedback?, & Addressing Poor Performance

2020 has intensified the need for a partnership to exist between teachers and parents. While parents are appreciating the role of teacher now more than ever, today's guest explains, the role of learning coach has always belonged to parents. In today's episode, listen as Dr. Erica Karr and Janet discuss practical tips that will help leaders build parent confidence and support for students in these uncertain times and beyond.

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• How can education leaders help build confidence in parents?
• What are some practical ways to support and strengthen communication with parents?
• How can we help reduce anxiety for parents this school year?

Recommended Resources: Return to Learn: Organizational Excellence and Improvement Toolkit & Will Our Daily Actions Keep Students Learning?

We know you already have what it takes to coach your child’s learning. You just need a few tips, a few answers, and some good encouragement along the way. Subscribe to our new podcast: School House - The Place Where School & House Meet 

• Ask us your question and it might be featured on the School House podcast. Email questions to [email protected]

What kind of impact does the energy we bring to work have on others? There are three things leaders will want to avoid in order to inspire positive attitudes and productivity on their teams. In today's episode, Quint Studer and Janet discuss seemingly harmless, yet dangerous patterns of thinking that can be destructive to our organizations. Listen as we share practical tips that will help us frame our messages and take ownership. 

This episode addresses questions, such as:

• Why are the three C’s dangerous in workplace cultures?
• Is our constructive criticism really constructive?
• What is the best gift you can give your boss?

Hear more from Quint at our upcoming 2-day virtual conference, Destination High Performance Pensacola 2020. Day 1 will focus on leadership tips, tools and considerations, from Quint’s Busy Leader’s Handbook, and Day 2 will focus on the role we all play in building a vibrant community. The event is scheduled for October 28th and 29th. Register for free now.

 
Recommended Resources: Are the 3 C’s Holding You Back?, Model the Way by Managing Up, Victim Thinking & The Power of Perspective

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