ep16 From Manager to Mentor: Shifting from Running the Floor to Growing People

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 16 of our 24 podcasts in 24 hours marathon for International Podcast Day, Erica Saccoccio explores how childcare leaders can move beyond managing daily operations to mentoring their team.Learn practical strategies for guiding staff development, empowering teachers to take ownership, and creating a culture where people feel supported and inspired. This episode is perfect for directors, assistant directors, and emerging leaders who want to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.👉 Don’t forget—we’re celebrating 3,000 watch hours and over 2,000 subscribers on YouTube! Subscribe, share this episode with a colleague, and start mentoring your team today.Because true leadership is about growing people, not just running operations. 🌟Support the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.