The Interview Chair
Are you an educator who is currently feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or wondering if you can continue to do this work? Visualize yourself back in the interview chair. You were genuine, sincere and full of passion. You convinced a group of people that you were the best person for the job and you believed it. That is the real you. Join Jimmy Casas, educator, speaker, and best-selling author as he takes you back to the interview chair to remind you of why you wanted to become an educator. If you are ready to reflect on the role you play in impacting the culture and climate in your school, this podcast is for you!
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Episodes
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
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.
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
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.
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
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.
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
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.
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
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
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
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.
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
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
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
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.
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
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.
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
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