Today our host, Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education, is joined by Shauna Hittle, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Leadership. Shauna dives into the key factors that are involved in leadership roles in school districts and highlights the importance of culture, and how it creates trust and collaboration between teams. Listen in as we explore the differences between primary and secondary schools, transferring knowledge across diverse environments, and the challenges and rewards of leading a school district. Learn why preparing students for unexpected situations is important and how collaboration is the key to excelling.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guests: Shauna Hittle, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Leadership

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:45) Introduction

(02:46 - 04:14) Welcome Shauna Hittle

(04:15 - 07:02) Differences Between Primary and Secondary School

(07:03 - 07:55) Transferring Knowledge to Different Environments

(07:56 - 09:30) Leading a School District

(09:31 - 11:45) Preparing Students for the Unexpected

(11:46 - 13:30) Collaborating to Excel

(13:31 - 16:01) Creating Models for Success

(16:02 - 17:50) Culture Builds Relationships

(17:51 - 19:08) Learning Curves

(19:09 - 20:51) Focusing on the District's Vision

(20:52 - 23:16) Pride Within Your School

(23:17 - 26:02) Honesty is Key to Leadership

(26:03 - 27:52) Continuous Growth

(27:53 - 29:48) Hate to Lose vs. Love to Win

(29:49 - 31:05) Planning and Importance of Organizing

(31:06 - 32:38) The Multiplier

(32:39 - 36:54) Communication Within the Unknown

(36:55 - 37:02) Outro