Your Morning Boost: A School Leadership Podcast

Your Morning Boost: A School Leadership Podcast

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  • Why Wait Time Matters: How Silence Improves Student Thinking
    Helping students become independent learners is one of the biggest goals in education—but many teachers unintentionally do too much of the thinking for their students.In this episode of Your Morning Boost, we explore how small shifts—like using intentional wait time and silence—can dramatically improve student thinking, engagement, and ownership of learning.You’ll learn:
    • Why students struggle with independence (even when they’re capable)
    • How teacher talk can limit student thinking
    • The role of wait time in deeper learning
    • A simple shift you can try in your classroom immediately


    If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much of the cognitive load in your classroom, this episode will give you a better way forward.Connect with Our Network:
    • ForwardEd Network: www.forwardednetwork.com
    • AWB Education and Media: www.awbeducation.org
    • Grundmeyer Leader Services: www.grundmeyerleadersearch.com
    • Subscribe to the ForwardEd Network for more insights on school leadership, instructional clarity, and professional growth.


    Mentioned in this episode:Grundmeyer Leader ServicesGrundmeyer Leader Services (GLS) is a premier leadership search and consulting firm dedicated to "Transforming Education One Leader at a Time." Whether you are a school board looking for your next visionary superintendent or an educator ready to take the next step in your career, GLS provides the expertise, data, and national network to ensure the right fit for every district. How GLS Supports the ForwardEd Community: Executive Search: Comprehensive recruitment for Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors, and School Business Officials. Leadership Development: Tailored workshops, board retreats, and administrative coaching to strengthen existing teams. Applicant Resources: Mock interviews, resume reviews, and the Applicant Insights Workshop to help educators land their dream leadership roles. Visit: www.grundmeyerleadersearch.com to view active searches or learn how GLS can support your district’s leadership transition.

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    • Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the ForwardEd Network family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.
    • Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.

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    17 min
  • How to Give Feedback That Actually Improves Student Learning
    𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆." 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆.Teacher feedback is one of the most powerful tools in the classroom—but most grading systems don’t actually improve learning.In this episode of Your Morning Boost, we break down how to move beyond traditional grading and use feedback to build student independence and deeper understanding.You’ll learn: – Why grades often stop learning instead of supporting it – The difference between corrective feedback and process feedback – Practical strategies you can use in your classroom tomorrow
    • If you’ve ever wondered how to make feedback more meaningful (and less exhausting), this episode is for you.


    Links referenced in this episode:
    • ForwardEdNetwork
    • grundmeyerleadersearch.com


    Mentioned in this episode:Grundmeyer Leader ServicesGrundmeyer Leader Services (GLS) is a premier leadership search and consulting firm dedicated to "Transforming Education One Leader at a Time." Whether you are a school board looking for your next visionary superintendent or an educator ready to take the next step in your career, GLS provides the expertise, data, and national network to ensure the right fit for every district. How GLS Supports the ForwardEd Community: Executive Search: Comprehensive recruitment for Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors, and School Business Officials. Leadership Development: Tailored workshops, board retreats, and administrative coaching to strengthen existing teams. Applicant Resources: Mock interviews, resume reviews, and the Applicant Insights Workshop to help educators land their dream leadership roles. Visit: www.grundmeyerleadersearch.com to view active searches or learn how GLS can support your district’s leadership transition.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-morning-boost-a-school-leadership-podcast--6630377/support.

    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    • Explore the Network: This show is just one part of the ForwardEd Network family. Head over to our network page to explore our full roster of interconnected podcasts, including CTRL Shift Lead, Vice Principal UnOfficed, From Carpool to College, and Your Morning Boost.
    • Connect with Us: Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on social media using the tag #theForwardEDnetwork.

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    18 min
  • Why School Improvement Efforts Fail (And What Actually Works)
    It’s March. The initial adrenaline of the school year has faded, and for many school leaders, the data graphs aren't moving despite Herculean efforts. In this episode of Your Morning Boost, Adam Busch sits down with University Professor and educational transformation expert Dr. Doug Stilwell to discuss why surface-level changes—like new schedules or software—often fail to produce lasting results.School leaders are working harder than ever—but in many cases, results aren’t improving. Why?In this episode of Your Morning Boost, we unpack why common school improvement strategies fail to create real change—and what actually drives measurable results.You’ll learn:
    • Why surface-level changes don’t move student outcomes
    • The role of systems thinking in school improvement
    • What leaders can do differently starting this week
    • If your data isn’t moving despite strong effort, this episode will help you rethink your approach.




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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    28 min
  • How to Manage Student Behavior Without Losing Authority
    Classroom management is getting harder—and many educators feel caught between being supportive and maintaining expectations.In this episode of Your Morning Boost, we explore how shifts in parenting, expectations, and student behavior are changing the classroom—and what teachers can do to adapt without losing authority.You’ll learn:
    • Why traditional discipline strategies are breaking down
    • How to balance empathy with clear expectations
    • Practical mindset shifts that help you stay steady under pressure


    If classroom behavior feels different this year, you’re not imagining it—and this episode will help.Connect & ExploreLooking to continue the conversation? Join the community at the ForwardEd Network.Explore more at:
    • www.grundmeyerleadersearch.com
    • www.forwardednetwork.com


    Subscribe, share, and review to help more educators discover the work.This episode may include AI-assisted content.

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    19 min
  • From The Fixer to the Supported Leader with Dr. Jill Urich
    Are you tired of being the "fixer" for everyone else while your own tank runs on empty?In this episode of Your Morning Boost, Adam Busch sits down with veteran educator and master coach Dr. Jill Urich to discuss a critical shift in school leadership: moving from "doing more" to "being supported."Dr. Jill explains her "Inside Out" coaching philosophy, focusing on the person behind the title. We dive into why asking for help isn't a flaw—it's a requirement for high performance. If you are a school leader feeling the weight of the "superhero cape," this conversation will help you hit the pause button and find the clarity needed to lead with intention.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • How to shift the perspective of coaching from "remediation" to "essential growth."
    • The difference between instructional implementation and executive coaching.
    • Why "filling your own tank" is a prerequisite for making a lasting impact.
    • Practical ways to move from reactive management to proactive leadership.


    Connect with Dr. Jill Urich:


    Subscribe to the ForwardEd Network for more insights on school leadership and professional growth.

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    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    Ready for your next boost? Browse our catalog and discover your next great listen on The ForwardED Network.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    29 min
  • BONUS PODCAST - Check out Vice Principal UnOfficed!
    Think your school days were weird? Think again. In this special bonus episode, we’re introducing you to Vice Principal UnOfficed—the podcast that shares the stories no one puts in the school newsletter. From the bizarre to the "how is this legal?" these real-life moments prove that Stranger Things has nothing on the local middle school hallway.Hosted by Dr. Lisa Hill, these are the stories that make you laugh first… then stare… then ask, “Wait… that really happened?” The answer is always yes.

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    #KeepLaughing&Learning

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    Ready for your next boost? Browse our catalog and discover your next great listen on The ForwardED Network.

    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    37 min
  • We’ve Let Our Inboxes Colonize Our Lives
    The 104-Email Wake-Up Call.We’ve all been there: a milestone family moment interrupted by a vibrating pocket. Whether it’s moving a child into a dorm or sitting at the dinner table, we’ve reached a saturation point. In K–12 education, we haven’t just reached a limit with email—we’ve allowed it to colonize the moments that belong to our actual lives.In this episode of Your Morning Boost, we explore the "role strain" we feel when our identities as parents, educators, and leaders crash into each other. We look at the math of task switching—where one glance at a notification costs us 23 minutes of deep focus—and discuss how we can start pushing back.In this episode, we discuss:
    • The Reality of Role Strain: Why the "employee" version of us shouldn't interrupt the "parent" version of us.
    • The Science of Task Switching: Why we are living in a state of constant mental fragmentation.
    • The Nonverbal Gap: Why "safe" emails often create more conflict than "hard" conversations.
    • Architecting a New Culture: Implementing "No-Send Zones" and the "Weekend Shield" to protect our teams.


    It’s time to stop letting our inboxes dictate our priorities. Let’s reclaim our presence for our students, our staff, and our families.

    𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘌𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩.

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    This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Thank You for Listening!  This has been an episode from The FowardED Network—Where we are Advancing Voices and Shaping Education. We are dedicated to supporting everyone invested in K-12 success: teachers, leaders, parents, and community advocates.

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    18 min
  • The Weight of the Words Navigating Hard Conversations
    In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the "invisible labor" of school life: the high-stakes conversations that keep us up at night. We explore the psychological difference between de-escalating a combative parent and stewarding a "blindsided" family through a difficult truth. We also dive into the "bravery gap" in our schools and how to bridge friction with colleagues and supervisors using strategic alignment and radical candor.

    Key Themes & Reflective Beats:
    • Invisible Labor: The emotional and cognitive calories burned in the "work before the work."
    • The Bravery Gap: Why withholding the truth from parents is a disservice, and how to deliver hard news with stewardship.
    • Affective Labeling: Using neuroscience to lower the temperature in the room by simply naming the emotion.
    • Ruinous Empathy: How being "too nice" to colleagues can lead to polite resentment and poor student outcomes.
    • Strategic Alignment: Shifting from "complainer" to "partner" when speaking with school leadership.


    Notable Quotes:"The social mask is a way of staying safe, but the conversation is a way of being real." — David Whyte"Directness, in these moments, is a form of kindness. We don’t ‘sandwich’ the news. We state the truth clearly and early, and then we do the hardest thing of all: we wait."The Booster’s Deep Dive: Additional ReadingIf today’s episode resonated with you, these resources offer deeper frameworks for mastering the human side of school leadership and teaching.1. On Conflict & Communication
    • "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler.
      • Why it matters: This is the gold standard for understanding how to create "Psychological Safety" in a room when emotions are running hot. It helps you stay focused on what you actually want for the relationship.


    • "Radical Candor: Be a xxx Boss Without Losing Your Humanity" by Kim Scott.
      • Why it matters: Essential for the "Peer Bridge" segment. It teaches you how to challenge colleagues directly while showing you care personally—avoiding the trap of "Ruinous Empathy."




    2. On the Psychology of De-escalation
    • "Affective Labeling: The Science of Naming to Tame" (Research by Matthew Lieberman, UCLA).
      • Summary: Scientific backing for why saying "I can see you are frustrated" actually changes the chemistry of the brain, moving someone from "fight or flight" back into their rational mind.


    • "The Power of Presence" by Daniel Siegel.
      • Why it matters: Great for the "Blindsided Parent" scenario. It focuses on how to be "present" with someone else's pain without trying to fix it or minimize it with phrases like "I know."




    3. On Educational Leadership & Role Strain
    • "The Moral Imperative of School Leadership" by Michael Fullan.
      • Why it matters: A look at the "Bravery Gap." Fullan discusses why school culture requires us to have these hard conversations for the sake of the children we serve.






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    30 min
  • Why Your Expertise Beats AI Efficiency This February
    It’s mid-February, the "armpit of the year," and school leaders are feeling the grind. While AI tools promise a shortcut to efficiency, there is a growing tension between "using it because it’s there" and "using it because it’s better." In this episode, we explore why teacher expertise must remain at the center of the instructional craft, especially when the novelty of technology begins to wear off.

    This episode is for school administrators and instructional coaches who feel the pressure to "innovate" while trying to keep their staff afloat. We discuss the gray space of implementation science, the risk of "quiet failures" in automated instruction, and how to use technology to expand your thinking rather than outsource it.

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Your Morning Boost is a school leadership podcast for principals, assistant principals, superintendents, district leaders, instructional leaders, and aspiring administrators.

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