In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Steve Bollar about the state of education, addressing the shift to virtual learning and the challenges it presents. They discuss the achievement gap, digital divide, and leadership challenges in the pandemic era. Bollar also introduces the results formula and emphasizes the role of positive reinforcement in leadership. The episode wraps up with book, app recommendations, and closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and the mission of Small Biz Chat

(1:40) Guest introduction: Steve Bollar on the state of education

(3:06) The shift to emergency virtual learning and parental concerns

(6:35) The challenges and options of virtual learning

(9:24) Addressing the achievement gap and the digital divide

(13:15) Dealing with educational leadership challenges during the pandemic

(14:47) Introduction and application of the results formula

(19:16) The role of positive reinforcement in leadership

(20:03) Podcast and business app recommendations

(21:25) Favorite books for business and leadership and closing remarks

(22:28) Podcast outro