The Interview Chair

Too often we find ourselves frustrated with those who tend to complain more than others. In this episode, Jimmy shares 4 steps that he believes will help you avoid potential negative undercurrents and achieve a better result. 

In this episode, Jimmy reminds us that student misbehavior is a form of communication and information. We know that layered beneath a story is always another story ready to be told and the information from these stories can help us determine what a student is feeling and what it is they are truly trying to communicate.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on what I believe to be one of the biggest culture killers on school campuses across the country - the Anonymous Survey. Listen to hear my thoughts on how we can get better results and cultivate a healthier culture through face-to-face interviews. 

Eyes On Culture Survey

May is often the month when summative evaluations are given to staff. This can be challenging when we must address staff not meeting our expectations. If you find these moments contentious, then maybe following a more effective process will help.  In this episode, Jimmy shares 12 Ways to Address Underperformance. 

Every time we bring a group of people together, it is an opportunity to build community. Human connection is critical in our work as educators if we aspire to create a sense of belonging for every school community member. In this episode, I share my perspective on why building a community should be intentional and provide practical examples of how we can do this. 

12 Ways To Build A Community

In this episode, Jimmy shares his thoughts on how to deal with parents who are upset with a staff member, the school, or the system in general and challenges us to think differently so we don't label them as crazy. 

In this episode of The Interview Chair, Jimmy reminds us that we cannot say yes to everyone or every request and offers four things to consider that may help you if you are struggling to say no.

Are you a fixer? Do you try and fix everyone's problems? Do you stress over the pressures of needing to have all of the answers? In this episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of helping propel your team to become more independent and eventually more successful in resolving their own issues so they can help others resolve theirs.

10 Ways to Teach Rather than Fix

In Episode 14, Jimmy advocates for all students, not just some students, to have a seat at the table and more importantly, to have a voice at the table. 

Every one of us has the capacity to lead, however, whether or not we choose to lead is a different issue.  In this episode, Jimmy reminds us that as leaders, we must accept the responsibility that the identity of a leader will become whatever we want it to become, and what others believe our work demands and how they see it, is also on us.