In this episode I interview Jill Pancoast from The Breakthrough Coach. The training that she describes in the interview has helped tens of thousands of school administrators all over the world get out of their offices and spend more time in classrooms where the real work of school is going on. We talk about the characteristics of effective school administrators, developing a results orientation, minimizing distractions in your work environment, and much more. You can learn more about Jill and The Breakthrough Coach at http://www.the-breakthrough-coach.com/.

In this episode I interview productivity author and podcaster Jeff Sanders. His wildly popular podcast The 5 AM Miracle changed my life, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this conversation with Jeff. We talk about the idea of intentionality when it comes to scheduling your day, the importance of developing anchor habits, what school administrators can do to be more efficient and effective, tips to increase energy and improve health and wellness, all kinds of resources on all of these topics and more. More information about Jeff and his work can be found at his website www.jeffsanders.com.

In this episode I interview author and communications coach Dr. Nick Morgan. Dr. Morgan is the author of many books about public speaking and communications. We talk about what makes great communicators stand out, rookie mistakes to avoid, how to communicate effectively with social media, what to do when you have to talk to a reporter, how to give clear concise “say a few words” speeches, and much more. To learn more about Dr. Morgan and his work visit his website www.publicwords.com. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Nick Morgan.

In this episode I interview Dr. Charlie Shaw, a chiropractor and wellness expert, about what school administrators can do to increase their energy and improve their overall health. Charlie and I get into the impact of movement, hydration, and nutrition on productivity and wellness. While you may have heard some of the advice before, it’s affirming to have it come from an expert in the field. We also talk about several specific personal productivity strategies that Charlie has found effective for maintaining balance while managing a busy chiropractic practice. Charlie mentioned a few links in the interview that I have included below:

• Tim Ferriss’s content at www.fourhourworkweek.com

• The stop, breathe, think app to support meditation: http://stopbreathethink.org/

You can learn more about Charlie and his work at http://activecarechiropractor.com/.

In this episode I interview educator and author Kim Marshall. You can access much of Kim Marshall’s work for free at www.marshallmemo.com. His weekly Marshall Memo helps countless educators stay current on what’s happening in K-12 education. We talk about how he creates and publishes the Marshall Memo, where education is headed in the next decade, best practices in teacher evaluation, how to stay current in the field, good habits that successful administrators have, and rookie mistakes to avoid. Enjoy this interview with Kim Marshall.

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In this interview with veteran technology director and CIO Dr. Jeff Cimmerer, we explore the past, present, and future of instructional technology. We also get into the traps and mistakes that school leaders can avoid to maximize the impact of technology and data in improving teaching and learning. Contact Dr. Jeff Cimmerer at [email protected]

In this interview with educator and author Cheryl Dobbertin, we talk about how school leaders can support teaching and learning in their buildings. With public debate over standards, curriculum, and assessment at an unprecedented and fevered pitch, we get into how administrators can manage all of the competing interests while still focusing on good instruction. Enjoy this one with Cheryl Dobbertin.

In this first episode I lay out the purpose for the show - to fill a void. There are no podcasts out there dedicated to helping practicing and aspiring school leaders improve their craft.