How Leaders Stay Grounded
Episode 200 of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast, hosted by Studer Education, titled "How Leaders Stay Grounded" was published on August 26, 2021 and runs 19 minutes.
August 26, 2021 ·19m · Accelerate Your Performance
Summary
Get comfortable being uncomfortable. It's a saying you've likely heard before, and one that today's guest says applies to being a Superintendent. As an educator for 29 years, Deanna (Dede) Ashby, recently retired Superintendent of Hopkins County Schools joins Janet again to share how she helps others develop a vision and mission that leaves a huge impact on their community. Listen as Dede explains why it's important to have the right people around you and stay grounded as a Superintenden...
Episode Description
Get comfortable being uncomfortable. It's a saying you've likely heard before, and one that today's guest says applies to being a Superintendent. As an educator for 29 years, Deanna (Dede) Ashby, recently retired Superintendent of Hopkins County Schools joins Janet again to share how she helps others develop a vision and mission that leaves a huge impact on their community. Listen as Dede explains why it's important to have the right people around you and stay grounded as a Superintendent.
This episode answers questions such as:
- Why is it necessary to constantly evolve?
- What is the most important aspect of leading a team?
- How can we stay grounded as Superintendents and leaders in education?
Go back and listen to Dede's first interview with Janet: Education Will Never Look the Same.
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