The leaders in our schools are essential to creating an environment where staff and students are able to grow and excel in life. This role that comes with leadership should not be taken lightly and with the right guidance and coaching, it will take you and your organization to new heights as you improve as a leader.

Join us today as host Dustin Odham speaks with Education Speaker, Consultant, & Bestselling Author Principal Kafele. This educational leader returns to the Change Starts Here podcast to discuss the different attributes that make a great leader and the decisions that all leaders must make as they begin their journey into their position. With Kafele’s new book, “The Assistant Principal Identity,” you can learn how to be your authentic self which will in turn help you become a more authentic leader. You won’t want to miss out on this educational powerhouse.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guest: Principal Kafele, Education Speaker & Consultant, Principal Kafele Consulting, LLC

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:07) Introduction

(02:08 - 05:05) Discovering Purpose

(05:06 - 07:22) Helping Teachers Support the Kids

(07:23 - 11:48) Key Attributes in Educational Leaders

(11:49 - 15:33) It’s Just a Part of Leadership

(15:34 - 19:36) Times Get Tougher

(19:37 - 24:37) Culture of Accepting Feedback

(24:38 - 30:17) Fighting Burnout

(30:18 - 35:07) The Assistant Principal Identity

(35:08 - 39:34) Being an Authentic Leader

(39:35 - 43:32) Hearing the Voice Through the Pages

(43:33 - 52:14) Rapid Fire Questions!

(52:15 - 52:36) Closing