Lead People with Purpose
Episode 404 of the Accelerate Your Performance podcast, hosted by Studer Education, titled "Lead People with Purpose" was published on September 8, 2025 and runs 16 minutes.
September 8, 2025 ·16m · Accelerate Your Performance
Summary
In this live episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes Dr. Cory Strasser, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Rapid City Area Schools. In a special conversation recorded at the Destination High Performance K-12 Leadership Conference, Dr. Strasser shares his proven approach to building a "people first" culture. Listen as he reveals how his commitment to intentional, values-based leadership, including strategies like feedback loops and rounding, has led to significant gains in studen...
Episode Description
In this live episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes Dr. Cory Strasser, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Rapid City Area Schools. In a special conversation recorded at the Destination High Performance K-12 Leadership Conference, Dr. Strasser shares his proven approach to building a "people first" culture. Listen as he reveals how his commitment to intentional, values-based leadership, including strategies like feedback loops and rounding, has led to significant gains in student, parent, and employee experience.
This episode addresses questions such as:
- What does it mean to be a leader who puts people first?
- How are intentional, follow-up conversations more impactful than data alone?
- Why is gratitude a key driver of positive culture and organizational excellence?
Recommended Resources: Transform District Culture with People-First Strategies, Grow Your People, What K-12 Leaders Need to Know for Real, Lasting Improvement
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