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From Isolation to Collaboration: Creating a Small District Feel in a Large School System
Summary:
In this episode of the Engaging Leadership Show, host CT of Engage Rocket interviews Christopher Hoffman, Superintendent of Elk Grove Unified School District, to discuss the importance of investing in adult development to improve student outcomes. Hoffman shares insights on the district's growth, diversity, and the unique ways they maintain a small-town feel. He emphasizes the significance of developing leaders at all levels and adopting an outward mindset approach to leadership. Key takeaways include the importance of listening, sharing leadership concepts broadly, and recognizing the impact of leaders on those they work with
Key Takeaways:
- Effective leadership sees the humanity in everyone
- Broad and inclusive leadership development
- Listening can lead to innovative solutions
- Professional growth for adults impacts student success
- Balancing individual school autonomy with district-wide unity
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Improving School Outcomes
00:33 Meet Christopher Hoffman: Superintendent of Elk Grove Unified
00:51 The Unique Growth and Diversity of Elk Grove Unified
04:05 Maintaining a Small Community Feel in a Large District
07:20 Investing in Adults to Improve Student Outcomes
09:47 Christopher Hoffman's Leadership Journey
11:22 The Importance of Professional Development
15:33 Leadership and Self-Awareness
24:49 The Outward Mindset Approach
35:43 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Leaders
Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk
Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung
Connect with Chris Hoffman: https://www.egusd.net/District/About-EGUSD/Superintendent/index.html
Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda
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In this episode of the Engaging Leadership Show, host CT of Engage Rocket interviews Christopher Hoffman, Superintendent of Elk Grove Unified School District, to discuss the importance of investing in adult development to improve student outcomes. Hoffman shares insights on the district's growth, diversity, and the unique ways they maintain a small-town feel. He emphasizes the significance of developing leaders at all levels and adopting an outward mindset approach to leadership. Key takeaways include the importance of listening, sharing leadership concepts broadly, and recognizing the impact of leaders on those they work with
Key Takeaways:
- Effective leadership sees the humanity in everyone
- Broad and inclusive leadership development
- Listening can lead to innovative solutions
- Professional growth for adults impacts student success
- Balancing individual school autonomy with district-wide unity
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Improving School Outcomes
00:33 Meet Christopher Hoffman: Superintendent of Elk Grove Unified
00:51 The Unique Growth and Diversity of Elk Grove Unified
04:05 Maintaining a Small Community Feel in a Large District
07:20 Investing in Adults to Improve Student Outcomes
09:47 Christopher Hoffman's Leadership Journey
11:22 The Importance of Professional Development
15:33 Leadership and Self-Awareness
24:49 The Outward Mindset Approach
35:43 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Leaders
Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk
Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung
Connect with Chris Hoffman: https://www.egusd.net/District/About-EGUSD/Superintendent/index.html
Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda
Join us at Engaging Leadership to learn and connect with a community of leaders in education just like you. This is the space where top people leaders share actionable insights and practical playbooks in fostering a high-performing workplace of the future.
Sign up as a member today for community updates on the latest leadership resources and exclusive event invites: k12.engagerocket.net