The Interview Chair

In this week's episode, Jimmy challenges us to reframe the way we look at parents who we label as "hard to reach" and ask ourselves, "What can we do differently in the way we communicate and connect with parents so we do not become the ones who are hard to reach?"
 
Show Notes

In this episode, Jimmy reminds us all that it is not our job to save every student, but rather, to never quit on a student. 
 
 

In this final episode of the 3 Part Summer Series on Learning, Jimmy shares 7 Steps to consider in order to Learn From Staff and Colleagues so we never have to fake it until we make it.
 
Show Notes

This is Part 2 of the Summer Leadership Series on Learning. In this episode, Jimmy reminds listeners of the importance of Learning For Our Staff and Colleagues, especially if we want to avoid the pitfalls of professional isolation and resentment. 
 
Show Notes

This episode is the first of a 3-Part Summer Series and serves as a follow-up to last week's initial launch on the topic of Learning. I hope you enjoy this episode on Learning About Our Staff and Colleagues.

This episode is the introduction to a 3 Part Summer Series on Learning. In this podcast series, Jimmy focuses on the importance of being a learner - specifically what it means to Learn About, Learn For and Learn From our staff and colleagues.

What if we were to twist the Golden Rule just a bit, moving from treating others as we would want to be treated to treating others as they would want to be treated? In this episode, Jimmy reminds us to reflect on how we treat others in our organization so they learn to trust us rather than resent us.
 

In this week's episode of the Interview Chair, Jimmy shares his insight into what it means to Carry the Banner for your students, staff, and school community and moreover, what are people saying about their experience from their interactions with us after they leave our classrooms, offices, and campuses. 

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.