Schooling America

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In this compelling episode of Schooling America, we are honored to host James Felton, a renowned leadership coach and organizational health expert. Known for his transformative work with Fortune 500 companies as well as burgeoning startups, James is a trusted consultant in the methodology of Patrick Lencioni, author of seminal works like "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and "The Advantage."

Our conversation dives deep into Lencioni's model for fostering organizational health, a subject that James is deeply passionate about. With a client portfolio that includes diverse companies like The North Face and Ruggable, James brings a wealth of experience to the table. More pertinently, he has invested significant time working with school leadership teams, understanding the unique challenges they encounter in cultivating a vibrant team and school culture.

This episode is a must-listen for educational leaders and administrators who aim to elevate trust, morale, and productivity within their institutions. James offers invaluable insights into how schools can achieve not just functional but cohesive and thriving teams, thereby fulfilling their mission with greater efficacy and impact.

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In this enlightening episode of Schooling America, we are joined by Todd Davis, the co-founder and former CEO of LifeLock, and a longtime board member and parent at Great Hearts Academies. Todd delves into the captivating journey of LifeLock, sharing insights into the audacious advertising campaign that catapulted the company into the national spotlight. Beyond the world of identity protection, Todd brings his seasoned perspective to the table on the essence of effective leadership. Drawing from his experience in both the corporate realm and the educational landscape, he explores how judicious decision-making can galvanize teams and steer organizations towards their mission. Whether you are an educational leader striving for excellence or an administrator seeking to invigorate your team, this episode offers a treasury of wisdom on leadership, strategy, and the audacity to innovate.

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The Schooling America podcast covers issues and ideas relevant to leaders in American education. We bring in the brightest minds in administration, philosophy, culture, and beyond to reflect on topics that directly impact schools, organizations, and the children and families they serve. From cultural issues to operations to curriculum and pedagogy, Schooling America seeks to enrich the ideas, strategy, and execution of education institutions nationwide.