What if the small thing missing from your leadership isn't a new tool, but a clear, written management theory?

John A. Dues challenges us to create a cohesive blueprint that brings absolute clarity to every decision. As Chief Learning Officer and COO at United Schools, John breaks down why a coherent management theory is the non-negotiable foundation for creating predictable, sustainable success with your team.

This conversation provides the clarity you need to move from managing by reaction to leading by design.

🔥 Actionable Takeaway: John's free 20-minute course, Understanding Variation 101, is a powerful first step for your team!

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnadues/

Stan Store: https://stan.store/johnadues

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

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It's the end of the week and you're ready to leave it all behind and jump into the weekend! BUT first, use these three strategies to end your week with clarity so you can BEGIN your week with clarity and confidence!

Check out the Better Data Meetings Tomorrow Course

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

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Is your school's improvement plan a binder on a shelf, or a living system that drives results?

As leaders, we often focus on the what (better test scores, higher engagement), but not the how—the foundational systems that make it all possible. This week, I'm catching up with former Superintendent and Principal Principles owner, Stephanie McConnell, to dive into the powerful, often-overlooked small things that transform how we lead schools.

Drawing from her experience leading at every level—from elementary principal to superintendent—Stephanie shares her proven approach for designing and implementing sustainable systems that don't just put out fires, but guarantee better student outcomes and create stronger school cultures. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building a resilient foundation for lasting success, this episode is your blueprint.

Connect with Stephanie:

https://www.facebook.com/principalprinciples

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-mcconnell-08425557/

https://principalprinciples.net/

https://www.instagram.com/stories/principalprinciples/

Book mentioned in the episode: On Fire

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

There are too many scary, jaw-dropping numbers to reference in this podcast episode. But I here are a few scary numbers I explore:

• 1,000,000
• 31
• 5
• 48

They are each scary in their own way and I'm sure you have many other scary numbers you could share! But what do we do about these scary numbers? What's the solution?

Share your thoughts with me! [email protected]

Articles referenced:

https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/what-teachers-want-public-know

https://www.k12dive.com/news/number-of-special-education-students-climbs-to-near-8-million/740413/

Check out the Better Data Meetings Tomorrow Course

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter 

So many of us build our identity around what we do—the job title, the role, the label. But what happens when that role changes or ends? In this conversation with career coach and former touring drummer Justin Pohlmann, we talk about the messy middle of career transitions, how to separate purpose from profession, and why chasing passion isn’t the best place to start when you’re feeling stuck. Justin shares what it really means to find clarity and momentum again when the noise gets loud and your confidence feels shaken.

Justin Pohlmann is the founder of Resound Coaching, where he helps people who feel stuck in their careers discover clarity, purpose, and momentum. Drawing on years of experience in Recruiting, HR and his heart for encouraging others, he equips clients to tune out the noise so they can hear their calling loud and clear. 

www.linkedin.com/in/justin-pohlmann

http://www.resoundcoaching.com 

Work with Casey

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter 

The modern school administrator's plate isn't just full—it's overflowing. If you feel like you're constantly fighting fires instead of leading with vision, this episode is for you.

Join me as I sit down with author of The BluePrint, coach, and speaker Todd Bloomer to tackle the critical question: How can we support the current school administrator with tools that allow them to not only survive, but thrive? We dive into the concept of "Uber"-like coaching for principals and discuss practical strategies to cut through the chaos. Todd shares his wisdom on managing the mass, miles, and food and fun of leadership, giving you the focus you need to build a sustainable, successful principalship.

Find Todd on Instagram!

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter 

Last week's episode helped you think about what to do when your thoughts hijack clarity– like when you don't know what to expect from an upcoming conversation or meeting and you craft an elaborate movie in your mind (that almost never goes how you think it will go). Today's episode is all about what to do when you're ACTUALLY IN the meeting! I have three things to share in this episode that are helpful to practice- just remember, they DO take practice!

Let me know what's been most useful in this episode! [email protected]

Check out the Better Data Meetings Tomorrow Course

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter 

We’ve all walked into a meeting already writing the story in our heads—they’re going to question me, this is going to go sideways, I’ll freeze up. But what if that narrative is what’s clouding your clarity before you even speak? Let’s unpack how to notice those stories, rewrite them, and walk into your next meeting grounded, confident, and clear.

Check out the Better Data Meetings Tomorrow Course

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter 

What if the biggest barrier to your success isn’t your circumstances—but your own thinking? Steven English, leadership coach and Chief Transformation Officer, shares how he rebuilt his career at 45 through mental fitness and emotional self-mastery. You’ll learn how to catch yourself in moments of self-sabotage, pause before reacting, and ask better questions that shift you out of old patterns and into clarity.

http://www.stevenenglish.net 

[email protected] 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveenglish2/ 

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter

Not all PLCs are created equal. Some go through the motions, while others truly build capacity and improve learning. In this episode, I’ll be joined by Bruce Potter and Dave Nagel, co-authors of Grading Visible Learners: Learning with Fluidity, Not Finality. We’ll dig into what collaborative expertise looks like in action, why coherence, belonging, and consistency matter, and how leaders can create the same kind of clarity for adults that we expect teachers to create for students. Be on the lookout for their upcoming book mentioned in this episode!

www.centerforcollaborativeexpertise.com

Bruce on LinkedIn

Dave on LinkedIn

Your teams are itching for CLARITY!  That can be a complex thing to provide.  But I have a framework that guides you to do just that– gain and create clarity!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/claritycycleframework 

Need help getting your leaders trained in a purposeful way? ⁠https://www.catchingupwithcasey.com/identity⁠

Ready to build the habits of a clarity-driven leader? Get ⁠The Craft of Clarity⁠ book!

Subscribe to my newsletter to get the resources mentioned in podcast episodes!  www.catchingupwithcasey.com/newsletter