Connections Elevate Pt. II
This episode continues the discussion around relationships and making strong connections with students. This can in turn, increase engagement and interest in school.
May 27, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 231
Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons
Bret Anderson
This podcast is based upon lessons learned in my 31 years of experience in education--21 as a principal. I spent 10 years turning around a high poverty school, and left to start Nebraska's first focus school--a year-round extended day program centered on leadership, technology and communication. It was named by Harvard's One Nation, Indivisible publication as one of the most innovative and successful schools in the country.
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Episodes
Connections Elevate Pt. I
This episode discusses the key factor of relationships with students and the role strong connections make. Staff can build, maintain and restore relationships to keep school engagement high.
May 20, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 230
Compliments Make A Difference
This episode stresses the power of a leader’s words and how compliments can help your positive culture.
May 14, 2024•11 min•Season 5Ep. 229
I need to meet with who?
This episode discusses the importance of having difficult conversations and addressing issues at the onset. Leaders can make these situations as opportunities to make connections.
May 06, 2024•20 min•Season 228Ep. 5
A Leader’s Resiliency
The episode talks about having the power to bounce back after setbacks. Being able to see a positive path and seeing obstacles as growth opportunities can make the difference!
Apr 29, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 227
Look to the Skies!
This episode is a quick reminder about our resilience and ability to stay positive as we get into the final stretch of the school year.
Apr 23, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 226
Schools as Change Agents
This episode talks about the changes schools may need to make to reach all students and create an atmosphere conducive to growth.
Apr 15, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 225
Leading The Emotional Intelligent Way
This episode discusses how leading with emotional intelligence can bring more joy and positivity to your culture.
Apr 08, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 224
The Book is Out!
This episode announces the new release of my book, Urban Principal Leadership Lessons. It gives a quick review of the chapters and information provided to inspire leaders.
Apr 02, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 223
Leadership Improvement
Principals can improve their leadership with these four skills identified by GALLUP in a study on what employees need.
Mar 25, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 222
Principals Inspiring Leadership Pt. III
This episode wraps up our insights from Don Shula and Ken Blanchard ‘s book “Everyone’s a Coach: You Can Inspire Anyone to be a Winner.” Principals can apply these techniques to motivate staff.
Mar 19, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 220
Principals Inspiring Leadership Pt. II
This episode continues to look at tips from Don Shula and Ken Blanchard’s book a “Everyone’s A Coach.” Principals can apply these leadership principles to inspire staff!
Mar 11, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 219
Principals Inspiring Leadership Pt. 1
This episode looks at tips from Don Shula and Ken Blanchard in “Everyone’s A Coach.” Principals can apply these leadership principles to inspire their staff.
Mar 04, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 218
The Principal Effect Part II
This episode continues our quick look at the summary of research done by the Wallace Foundation on “How Principals Affect Students and Schools.” There are many implications for principals,
Feb 26, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 217
The Principal Effect Part I
This episode does a quick summary of the research done by the Wallace Foundation on “How Principals Affect Students and Schools…” What are the implications for principals.
Feb 20, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 216
Autonomy For Success
This episode sites the recent evidence showing the need for students to feel connected to school. Autonomy is one way to empower not only adults, but students and help mental health.
Feb 12, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 215
Positive Ratios For Leaders
This episode looks at the impact of positivity ratios on teams and your culture. Leaders can push for the ideal mix!
Feb 06, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 214
Positivity Power
This episode looks at the power of positivity and various aspects of promoting positivity as a leader.
Jan 29, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 213
The Approachable Leader
This episode discusses the importance of being approachable as a leader while supporting a positive collaborative culture.
Jan 22, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 212
Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership
This episode highlights some of the leadership principles of MLK, Jr. looking at the book by Donald T. Phillips on MLK, Jr. on Leadership: Inspiration and Wisdom for Challenging Times.
Jan 16, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 211
Reality Principal Training
This episode highlights the importance of getting real experience in leadership. The role of the principal is rigorous and requires ongoing training and mentoring in the realities of the job.
Jan 08, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 210
A New Year of Promise!
This episode is about getting ready for the new year with hope and purpose. Leaders continue to follow dreams and live with courage as they impact others.
Jan 01, 2024•10 min•Season 5Ep. 209
The AI Dilemma
This episode talks about the use of artificial intelligence and changing our ways for students to demonstrate knowledge,
Dec 25, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 208
Education Recap of 2023
This episode looks at Edutopia’s ten biggest educational research studies of 2023.
Dec 18, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 207
Thank You Leaders!
This episode reviews our past year of sharing effective leadership skills. We review some of our wrap up statistics and reflect on our purpose as we thank listeners.
Dec 11, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 206
Safety and Security
This episode reflects on a safety award received at my first school. Stressing the importance of having courage as a leader and how it can help in risk-taking while maintaining safety.
Dec 04, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 205
Let’s Talk State Scores!
This episode discusses the recent release of 2022-2023 state testing data. Pointers about the various variables school districts face are addressed as the data is relayed to the public.
Nov 27, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 204
Leaders Pause and Think
Leaders it is important to understand your staff, develop emotional intelligence and remember everyone is different.
Nov 21, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 203
Managing Conflict
This episode looks at ways leaders handle conflict with staff while moving positive growth. We reflect on an article on the conflict agility of leaders.
Nov 14, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 202
The Innovative Mindful Leader
This episode looks at the power of a mindful leader to create an innovative, positive culture with staff collaboration.
Nov 06, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 201
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