In this episode of the podcast, Mike revisits the message of Episode 8 and the importance of a team having confidence in the leader as the fourth episode in a series about risk. He shares four ingredients that contribute to building and sustaining that confidence.

School Showcases:

Lowcountry Connections Academy

https://www.connectionsacademy.com/south-carolina-online-school/

Gates Schoool

https://gatesschool.org/

In this episode, Mike spends time talking with Mr. Cameron Runyan, Superintendent of the Charter Institute at Erskine. Mr. Runyan shares the steps along his journey that led him to take a risk and create the Charter Institute at Erskine. With nearly 24,000 students, the Charter Institute at Erskine is a leader in building a team that is transforming a generation - but how did it all begin? Find out in this episode of #InstituteLeadersLifeline.

School Showcases:

Calhoun Falls Charter School

http://www.cfpcs.org/

Mevers School of Excellence

https://www.meversschoolofexcellence.org/

In this episode, Mike discusses the value of taking risks, and the importance of a leader anticipating those risks and creating opportunities.

School Showcases:

Virtus Academy of South Carolina

https://virtusacademysc.org/

Thornwell Charter School

https://www.thornwellcharterschool.org/

In this episode, Mike discusses the importance of putting first things first when making decisions. Too often emotions or external factors influence our decisions, but we must focus on the core factors. Mike concludes with a very personal example of taking a risk to put his first things first that would end up changing thousands of lives.

School Showcases:

Odyssey Online Learnings, Principal Ashley Owings

www.odysseyonline.com

Cyber Academy of South Carolina, Principal David Crook

https://www.cyberacademysc.com/

Mike shares a couple of quotes sent in by listeners that will add to your leadership archive. He also takes you on a tour of the Kids First Conference coming up September 27 and 28. Listen to all of the exciting things we will have for you, including our keynote speaker, Rick Rigsby.

We all have those quotes we pull out to encourage ourselves and others. In this episode, Mike Sinclair shares a few of his favorites. A couple may be new to you.

Showcase Schools:

Brashier Middle College Charter High School: www.brashiermiddlecollege.org

Legion Collegiate Academy: www.legioncollegiateacademy.org

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In this episode, Mike Sinclair talks about the Pressure to lead and five strategies to help yourself prepare. In leadership, pressure is inevitable. How the leaders prepare for the pressure is key. These five strategies include easy examples and will provide opportunities for you to refocus and recharge.

Showcase Schools:

Gray Collegiate Academy https://www.graycollegiateacademy.org/

Oceanside Collegiate Academy https://www.oceansidecollegiateacademy.org/

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In this episode, Mike Sinclair asks our leaders, “Whose face do you see when you are lost in the weeds”? It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day responsibilities or the obstacles that arise, but what if you spent time thinking about the people that inspired you or were impacted by your work? Those faces can pull you back to your vision of transforming a generation.

Showcase Schools:

The Montessori School of Camden in Camden, SC

https://www.montessori-camden.com/

Royal Live Oaks Academy in Jasper, SC

https://www.rloacs.org/

Resources:

Rick Rigsby: Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg_Q7KYWG1g

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In this episode, Mike Sinclair discusses assuming a positive intent from others, trusting in your team, and avoiding doubts. The character program, Belton Preparatory Academy, and the agricultural program at Lowcountry Leadership are shared as good examples of building a community.

Links to resources in this week’s episode:

Belton Preparatory Academy https://beltonprep.us/

Lowcountry Leadership Charter School https://sites.google.com/lowcountryleadership.org/lowcountryleadershipcs/home

In the first episode of Institute Leaders Lifeline, Deputy Superintendent of School Support Mike Sinclair introduces this new podcast and provides our leaders with relevant updates, shares positive stories, and offers words of encouragement for the new school year.

Schools & Resources Mentioned in This Week’s Episode:

Berkeley Preparatory Academy: https://www.berkeleyprepacademy.org/

Cherokee Charter Academy: https://cherokee.education/

SC Connections Academy: https://www.connectionsacademy.com/south-carolina-virtual-school/

Hal Elrod – The Miracle Morning: https://tinyurl.com/mirmorning

James Clear – Atomic Habits: https://tinyurl.com/habits-clear

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