Beyond the Pages with Solution Tree

In this episode of Beyond the Pages with Solution Tree, host Rob Meyer sits down with educators Michelle Marrillia, Brittany Mozingo, and Rebecca Nicolas from the award-winning Fern Creek High School. Together, they discuss their Solution Tree book, Together We Lead: How Principals and Instructional Coaches Team Up for Lasting Impact. Bringing their collective perspectives as a former principal and current instructional coaches, the trio explores how intentional principal-coach partnerships drive school success and ensure high levels of learning for all students.

The conversation dives into the practical realities of school leadership and coaching—addressing common hurdles like role clarity, avoiding emergency management "false economies," and protecting instructional time. The authors share behind-the-scenes insights into their collaborative writing process, the importance of establishing dynamic team norms, and how grounding coaching efforts in a clear mission and vision creates a lasting impact across collaborative teams. 

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In this conversation, host Rob Meyer sits down with Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad to discuss his latest book, The Empathetic Edge: A Mindful Approach to Instructional Coaching. Drawing from his extensive background in school leadership, Dr. Lang-Raad addresses a common pitfall in education: how easily coaches and leaders become "reactive advice machines" when faced with daily fires, initiative overload, and constant school demands.

Rather than offering another rigid coaching framework, Dr. Lang-Raad explores how coaches can cultivate inner stability, embrace Viktor Frankl's concept of the space between stimulus and response, and reframe teacher resistance through a lens of empathy and shared values. He breaks down actionable strategies such as the BLOOM framework and the Release Protocol, offering practical insights into how to simplify complex scenarios, manage perfectionism, and build growth-oriented trust without burning out.

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In this conversation, Brig Leane explores his latest book, The PLC Dashboard, and shares how his experience in the Coast Guard shaped his educational philosophy: Student challenges are not our fault, but our problem to solve. While many schools struggle with initiative fatigue, Brig highlights how a structured, transparent approach to the PLC process creates the clarity and support educators need to thrive.

Brig dives into the seven-step learning cycle, the importance of move-the-needle leading indicators, and how a low-tech dashboard helps leaders identify exactly which teams need support. He also discusses how to engage singletons and new teachers, ensuring that collaboration remains meaningful and that veteran educators' expertise is preserved and shared throughout the building.

 📖 Go Beyond the Pages: Find the books, free reproducibles, and actionable strategies from today’s episode on the Beyond the Pages Official Show Page: https://www.solutiontree.com/podcast/beyond-the-pages

We’re excited to share our new podcast! Beyond the Pages with Solution Tree, hosted by Rob J. Meyer, EdD, takes you behind the scenes with your favorite Solution Tree authors to explore the ideas, stories, and strategies that shape great teaching and learning. Each episode delivers real conversations, fresh insights, and practical takeaways you can use right away.

In this powerful conversation, Douglas Reeves and Robert Eaker explore why care, connection, and relationships are more important than ever in today’s schools. While programs, initiatives, and policies often take center stage, cultural caring is essential for resilience, motivation, and student success.

Drs. Reeves and Eaker dive into what cultural caring truly means, how authentic care fuels motivation for students and adults, the educational leadership needed to create time and trust for collaboration, and why adult learning and caring form the foundation for student growth.

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 📖 Go Beyond the Pages: Find the books, free reproducibles, and actionable strategies from today’s episode on the Beyond the Pages Official Show Page: https://www.solutiontree.com/podcast/beyond-the-pages