How High Expectations and Support Drive Student Success

ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores the concept of "exerting pressure" from Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton's The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance. While the book identifies five key leadership talents—Setting Direction, Building Energy, Exerting Pressure, Increasing Connectivity, and Controlling Traffic—we focus on how exerting pressure can transform education. From challenging students to reach their full potential to fostering a school culture of excellence, this talent is about driving change and improvement through high expectations and meaningful support. Tune in to discover how purposeful pressure can unlock extraordinary growth in schools and classrooms.For additional thoughts from Corey, visit coreyalderdice.com.You can also follow him on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, BlueSky, YouTube, Instagram, and Threads.