School Leadership Reimagined

Robyn Jackson•schoolleadershipreimagined.com

Tired of school change efforts that stall, or worse, never get off the ground? If you’re a principal, assistant principal, or instructional coach who is ready have a transformative impact on the teachers you serve then School Leadership Reimagined is for you. Each week, Robyn Jackson will share counterintuitive strategies to help you dramatically improve instruction. You’ll discover how to motivate your teachers, help them be accountable, overcome toxic cultures, and transform your school. No more pulling teeth with resistant teachers. No more constantly fighting fires. No more running out of steam mid-year. Regain your time, Reignite your passion, and Rethink what’s possible. Stop settling for status quo. It’s time to reimagine school leadership. Visit SchoolLeadershipReimagined.com to download the free resources that come with each episode

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REWIND: 5 Things you should be thinking about now to set yourself up for a strong second half of the school year

Even though the school year follows a predictable rhythm most years, many school leaders wait for the typical challenges to crop up and then react to them. Builders are different. Builders anticipate upcoming challenges and then take steps to mitigate or eliminate them entirely. That’s why on today’s episode, we’re taking a look at what Builders should be doing now in order to set themselves up for a successful second half of the school year. Tune in to discover what you should be thinking about...

Nov 22, 2023•29 min

When you just don’t feel like working

Everyone has those days where you just don’t have the energy and the mental bandwidth you normally have. The way we were trained as leaders teaches us that we need to gut it through during those days. But as Builders, we know that we need to show ourselves grace. Today, I’m sharing 4 ways I get through those tough “Blah” days and still accomplish the most important work #LikeABuilder.

Nov 15, 2023•22 min

The Steps to Buildership

One of the questions I get asked the most is, “I want to become a Builder but where do I start?” So, in today's very practical episode, I am breaking down the exact steps you need to take to become a Builder and see dramatic results in your school. I’ll also explain why each step is necessary and all the wins and benefits you’ll experience along the way. By the time you’re done, you’ll know exactly how you can become a Builder #LikeABuilder.

Nov 08, 2023•36 min

The only 3 ways you can fail

Did you know that there are only 3 reasons why we fail? And, if you understood those 3 reasons you could quickly recover from failure or prevent it all together? On today’s podcast, discover the only 3 reasons your plans can fail and find out how to leverage these 3 reasons to turn any failure into a success#LikeABuilder.

Nov 01, 2023•24 min

Keeping District Demand from Derailing Your Progress

If you’ve ever felt like district demands keep you from pursuing your 100% vision then today’s episode is for you. Discover how to secure the support of your district for your 100% vision, and how to keep district demands from derailing your progress. If you are currently struggling to move forward or you feel bogged down by district demands, you’ll walk away with practical insight on how to comply with your district without sacrificing your 100% vision #LikeABuilder.

Oct 25, 2023•30 min

The October Drift

If you’re like most school administrators, this is the time of year that we, without even realizing it, are already starting to drift ever so slightly from the resolutions and plans we made at the beginning of the school year. We’re not off track exactly, but things have started to slip a little. And, we’re not too worried yet, because after all, it’s only October. Which is exactly why October is such a dangerous month. It’s early enough in the school year where we still feel like we have time t...

Oct 18, 2023•26 min

The Hidden Danger of Quick Wins

Everyone loves a quick win. They make us feel good, but in most cases those quick wins don’t really solve our challenges. At best, they are a bandaid that makes us feel like we are making progress when all we’re really doing is kicking the can down the road. Discover some of the hidden dangers of quick wins and learn what you can do instead to create sustained success#LikeABuilder.

Oct 11, 2023•34 min

You can’t outwork your problems

We were taught that sometimes you have to stay late at work, or take work home, or work weekends in order to do the job of being a principal. But Builders realize that there are just some problems you can’t outwork. No matter how much extra time you throw at them, it won’t make a difference. All is not lost, however. You may not be able to outwork every problem, but the good news is that you don’t have to. In today's episode, I’m breaking down the 3 things Builders do to deal with all the proble...

Oct 04, 2023•24 min

What they didn’t tell us about “High Expectations”

We’ve all been told that we need to have high expectations of our teachers, but on today’s episode, you’ll discover why high expectations are not enough. There’s something else you need to put in place in you want all your teachers to be successful. Tune in to discover what that missing element is and the exact steps you need to take so that you can help your teachers rise to the level of your expectations #LikeABuilder.

Sep 27, 2023•27 min

Fall Rewind: Steal my Team Meeting Agenda

One of the most important things you can do to keep you and your team focused on doing the right work and solving challenges before those challenges become big problems is to have a regular meeting rhythm. And, one of the most powerful meetings you can have is the weekly team meeting. That's why this week, we're rewinding all the way back to episode 19 where I break down our team meeting agenda step by step. That way, you can start using this meeting format right away to have more meaningful mee...

Sep 20, 2023•32 min

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