Steven Bollar (aka Stand Tall Steve) Breaks It Down: Just Do This

In this episode of the Innovating Education Podcast, Dr. Riley Williams talks with Steven Bollar—also known as Stand Tall Steve—an educator, former superintendent, author, and national speaker on school climate and culture. The conversation examines why many school improvement efforts stall when leaders pursue perfection over progress and how clearer decision-making and culture practices can make change more sustainable.​​Key takeaways:An explanation of the five levels of decision-making and how leaders can use them to set expectations, communicate clearly, and reduce frustration in schools and districts.​​Specific approaches for simplifying culture work, avoiding initiative fatigue, and using “reduce, not eliminate” as a realistic strategy for improving staff experience and student outcomes.​Considerations for using the ideas in Steve’s book Just Do This to prioritize practical actions over abstract theory when leading in complex systems.​​Connect and resources:Website: https://www.standtallsteve.com​Email: [email protected]: The School Climate & Culture Show – hosted by Stand Tall Steve, with Megan Diede.​Just Do This Boost Camp and related events: details available at https://www.standtallsteve.com​