PODCAST · education
H2H: A Quick Guide to Leading Educators and Making a Difference
by BAM Radio Network
Heart to heat conversations on leadership with Holly Elissa Bruno seeks out guests with exceptional insight, extraordinary wisdom and practical solutions to the challenges of being a leader in the field of k-12 education.
Episodes
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An Educator's Guide to Managing Racial and Cultural Conflict
Cultural differences often creates big barriers to conflict resolution. In this segment we explore the insights gleaned from recent research that can help us become more skilled at managing cross- cultural conflict. Follow:@annelitwinphd , @SueOffutt, @hollyelissabrun @hollyelissabrun...
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Addicted to Technology: Do We Need a 12 Step Program?
Technology can be good. But what happens when technology is so good that we can't do without it? Join our discussion on technology compulsion and addiction. Follow:@web20classroom @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork
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Driven, Consumed and Overwhelmed: Stepping Toward Balance
As more of us are increasingly expected to do more with less, overwhelmed has become the new normal. Restoring work-life balance is much easier said than done, but our guests offer practical steps we all can take to move in the right direction. Follow:@StewFriedman @[email protected] @blairteach...
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Modeling Intellectual Rigor and Courage for Students, Staff and Peers
Our guests in this segment discuss the practical challenges of maintaining and teaching the critical intellectual qualities in our schools that are required for life-long learning. Follow:@BloomfieldDavid @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Robert C. Roberts is Distinguished Professor of Ethics at...
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PART II: Why Do Some White Women Struggle With Managing Black Women?
When white women supervise black women, cultural differences can create significant and often unspoken leadership challenges. Tune in to an uncommonly transparent discussion on this issue. Follow:@GLHSLions @Dwight_Carter @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Marquita Furness Davis serves as the...
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PART I: Why Do Some White Women Struggle With Managing Black Women?
When white women supervise black women, cultural differences can create significant and often unspoken leadership challenges. Tune in to an uncommonly transparent discussion on this issue. Follow:@GLHSLions @Dwight_Carter @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Marquita Furness Davis serves as the...
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Modeling How to Learn and Grow Through Failure
Our guests agree, accepting mistakes and learning from failure is a lot easier said than done. In this segment, we discuss how to move from platitudes to practice on managing our response to missteps. Follow:@benjamingilpin @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Thomas Hoerr, PhD is head of New City...
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Developing the Next Generation of Education Leaders
Our guests all seem to agree that although education is a serious discipline, we may be subverting our education goals by taking our work too seriously. Find out why humor surprise and joy are pivotal tools of great education leadership. Follow: @laughwithchad @JimDetwiler1 @Joe_Mazza...
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Humor, Surprise and Joy: The Ed Leader's Secret Sauce
Our guests all seem to agree that although education is a serious discipline, we may be subverting our education goals by taking our work too seriously. Find out why humor surprise and joy are pivotal tools of great education leadership. Follow: @laughwithchad @JimDetwiler1 @Joe_Mazza...
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Active Shooter Drills: What Every School Leader Needs to Consider
The threat of gun violence in schools has given rise to the need for active shooter drills. But finding the right balance between realism and traumatizing students can be difficult. There are also liability issues to consider. Our guests walk use through the issues school leaders need to…
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Big Surprises in 2013, Big Challenges Ahead for 2014
We close the year with a look back and a look ahead with three of our most insightful regular guests. Follow: @Bloomfield @principalspage, @SueOffutt, @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City...
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Using Dogs in Schools to Teach Social Skills, Heal Emotional Ills and Fight Bullying
Our guest has developed a program that using rescue dogs in schools to teach skills like empathy, heal emotional ills and fight bullying. The program's director has reported significant success, so we asked a couple of school leaders to help us determine whether programs like these are a truly...
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The Conflict Between Collaboration and Individualism: Why Race Matters
Collaboration is increasingly the mantra of the day. However, our guest's research suggests that encouraging collaboration can be de-motivating to some and that race is a factor. Her compelling insights may require you to rethink how you manage your staff. @BloomfieldDavid @hollyelisabrun...
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Leaning Into Conflict, Discord and Strife
Strife, struggle, conflict and discord are all often part of the price that must be paid to lead ambitious programs, projects or initiatives. In this segment our guests provide valuable insights for education leaders to help us on manage one of the most difficult aspects of working with people....
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Surprise, Your "Can-Do" Attitude Can Be a Liability
Education leaders need to be positive through difficult times, right? Turns out that the answer may be no. In this segment our guests explain why your "can-do" attitude can produce a can't do or won't do response from the people you lead. Elise Foster and Liz Wiseman co-authored The Multiplier...
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Leading Your Team Through the Minefield of Racial Reconciliation
A sizeable segment of school-aged children have been traumatized by sexual abuse, physical abuse or verbal abuse. How can we create schools where wounded children learn? Follow:@PeterMDeWitt @Teach_Preschool @bamradionetwork Dr. John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist, and author of...
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Creating Safe Learning Spaces for Traumatized Children
A sizeable segment of school-aged children have been traumatized by sexual abuse, physical abuse or verbal abuse. How can we create schools where wounded children learn? Follow:@PeterMDeWitt @Teach_Preschool @bamradionetwork Dr. John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist, and author of...
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Gender Fluid Students: Part II
A recent court decision has given new significance to the notion of gender fluidity. In the segment we discuss the practical implications for schools and education leaders. Follow:@PeterMDeWitt @bamradionetwork Kelly Wade is the Administrator of Dayspring Christian Learning Center. David…
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Managing the Relentless Stress of Being an Education Leader
Dealing with the constantly changing demands of an increasingly high stakes education profession can profoundly impact your life. In this segment we discuss the unique stresses of education leadership and how to manage them. Follow:@PrincipalJ @PeterMDeWitt @bamradionetwork Bruce S. McEwen Ph.D.…
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Creating Sensible Policies on Cell Phones in the Classroom
There are myriad pros and cons to having and using a cell phone in the classroom. Our guests offer guidance on creating a sound and viable cell phone policy. Ann Ditty is Past President of the National Association for Regulatory Administration which provides education and consultation for…
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How Compelling Is Your Leadership Presence?
Personal presence is a quality that leaders of all stripes desire. It's often associated with credibility and charisma, but what is presence really? Do education leaders really need it and how can anyone develop it? Hear the answers just ahead in this week's segment. Muriel Maignan Wilkins is...
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Oh No, Not Another Meeting!
In this segment we face the fact that most of your staff hates meetings, especially "ho-hum" meetings. Today our guests offer suggestions on how to kick boring meetings to the curb and host meetings that your staff will actually appreciate and enjoy. Carson Tate, MS O.D. is Founder and Principal…
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Twitter? Frankly I don't Give a Tweet
Twitter has become a popular tool among many education leaders who say it's invaluable on many levels. Yet many education leaders are not connected to this vibrant community. In this segment our guests make the case for why you should give a twit about Twitter. Steven Weber is the principal at...
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Gender Fluid Students: How Do They Fare at Your School?
Where does the gender fluid child fit at your school? Do they feel safe? Are they protected? Better still, are they accepted and validated? How do you deal with those who still believe that boys should be boys and girls should be girls? Our guests today offer some guidance. Ritch C.…
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Working With Under Performing Employees and Progressive Discipline
Progressive discipline can be good for staff, bad for children and either an asset or a liability for education leaders. Our guests walk us through what we need to know about progressive discipline and when and how to abandon it. Chris Hawthorne is an attorney at Ronald V. McGuckin and…
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Exit Strategy: Three Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make When Showing Employees the Door
When education leaders have to terminate an employee there are often multiple layers of issues that must be considered. In this segment our guests provide practical tips for avoiding the big mistakes when showing an employee the door. Chris Hawthorne is an attorney at Ronald V. McGuckin and...
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Playing Politics: How to Do What You Have to Do Without Selling Out
Lying, conniving, manipulative behind the scenes, informal, maneuvers for power are found in education communities as well. It would be naive for any education leader to believe that these dynamics are not in play in their organization. Today our guests talk candidly about playing politics…
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Education Leaders Overwhelmed by Technology: Finding the Balance
Education leaders are increasingly finding that technology is a double edged sword. On one hand, it offers the promise of unlimited ways to transform our lives and our mission to educate children. On the other hand, technology can be overwhelming, frustrating and even addictive. In this segment…
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Dealing with the Holiday Expectations on Education Leaders
Too much to do, too little time. It's an old problem that just keeps getting bigger as more demands are placed on education leaders. But our guests say they have found extra time in some unexpected places and share their discoveries with us in this segment. Zoë Chance is a postdoctoral researcher...
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Too Little Time? Find More Time in Unexpected Places
Too much to do, too little time. It's an old problem that just keeps getting bigger as more demands are placed on education leaders. But our guests say they have found extra time in some unexpected places and share their discoveries with us in this segment. Zoë Chance is a postdoctoral researcher...
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Changing Hearts and minds: Helping People to Embrace New Approaches
Education leaders are routinely called upon to help change the minds and feelings of students, parents, administrators, staff and peers. Changing hearts and minds is difficult. Data and logic are note enough. Our guest says that knowing how to change the story playing in the minds of others is…
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I don't Like You, But I Guess I Can Work With You
The education world is not exempt. Education leaders have rivals and enemies. In this segment our guest presents new science which explains why it's so difficult to turn workplace enemies into allies. He then builds on this new knowledge to offer a viable strategy for getting more of your rivals…
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Driving for Ed Leadership Excellence Without Driving Yourself Over the Edge
In this segment we look at what causes so many education leaders to be so kind, compassionate, nurturing and supportive of others, yet so hard on themselves. Our guests say that being kind to yourself is a critical leadership skill. Without this ability its difficult to succeed. Learn how to…
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Disrupt Yourself: When, How to Shake Up Your Organization
When should an education leader disrupt and shake up their organization? According to our guests the answer is now and the question is how. Tune in to learn about the value of disruptive leadership and how to skillfully use disruption to take your organization to a new level of performance.…
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Get Over It!:Managing Grudges in Education Settings
Most will agree that forgiving and forgetting is a lot easier said than done. In this segment we look at what happens when petty hurts and offenses create grudges in early childhood settings. Moreover, we look at how education leaders can help create work place where people can more easily and...
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Is a Zero Tolerance Gossip Policy Viable or Wise?
Most experienced education leaders know and acknowledge that gossip can be very destructive to an organization. One solution is a zero tolerance gossip policy, but do these policies work and more importantly, are they really good for your organization. Tune in and find out. Matthew Feinberg…
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Filling the Shoes of the Founder
Leadership transitions are inherently complicated and rich with the potential for problems. However, taking over the reigns from a founder of an organization poses a unique set of issues for the new leader. In this segment our guests offer insights on how to step out of the shadow of the founder...
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Free Spirited Versus Highly Structured Leadership. Which is Best for Education Leaders?
Free spirited, unstructured leaders who often fly by the seat of their pants are often viewed as less competent, less responsible and less reliable. But is it really true that highly structured, highly organized leaders are more effective? Tune in as we discuss. Professor Eric Abrahamson is the...
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Should New Leaders be Collaborative or Bossy? The Research May Surprise You
How an education leader approaches a new leadership position can profoundly impact how effective she will be with that group. There's the risk of being perceived as too bossy or too weak to lead effectively. In this segment we look at how new leaders can strike the right balance from day one....
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Motivating People Who Are Stressed Out, Bummed Out and Burned Out on Education Realities
The seemingly endless stream of new education reforms, policies, campaigns and gimmicks has left many educators exasperated and difficult to motivate or manage. Here are some tips for working with those who are fed up and tuned out. Michelle Gielan is Co-Founder of the Institute for Applied...
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Why Educators Should Work Hard, Play Harder
Educating children, preparing them for the future and raising student achievement is a serious responsibility. Our guests today say that we'll all do a much better job off meeting those goals if we approach them with a spirit of play. Learn more... Stuart Brown MD is the founder of the National...
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Are You an Introverted Leader? What You Need to Lead
Being an introverted leader can be painful in a world that celebrates charismatic leadership. However, recent research suggests that introverts are actually better leaders than extroverts. Our guest agrees and shares insights, practices and strategies an introverted leader needs to manage...
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The Five Advanced Leadership Skills Every Education Leader Needs Today
Our guest studies skilled leaders in crisis and distills their wisdom about how to manage through difficult times. In this segment we look at leadership skills and traits that may be counterintuitive to many education leaders, but are critical to know and master in today's education climate.…
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Public Feedback: A New Twist on Judging Your Leadership, Pros and Cons
It's called 360 degree feedback, the process of staff judging bosses publicly online. It's being viewed as a threat by some and an opportunity to be harnessed by others. In this segment we look at the pros and cons of having your leadership performance judged publicly, by staff, online. Linda A....
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Managing the Tough Ethical Conflicts Education Leaders Face
Working through tough, thorny, ethical conflicts is one of the most difficult challenges education leaders face. In this segment we look at how savvy leaders manage ethical dilemmas when they arise. Peter Pizzolongo is the Senior Director, Professional Development Solutions, at the National...
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A Leader's Guide to Staying Sharp and Keeping Your Mind
How can leaders maintain a keen mind and stay sharp with age? How can we mentally manage the tsunami of information, increasing complexity and widening mental challenges we face as education leaders? Our guests offer insights and sage advice. Barbara Strauch is deputy science editor of The New…
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Virtual Schools are Coming, Will Your Job Become Extinct?
Virtual schools are popping up and raising questions about what "school" will be like in the future? Where will learning primarily take place? What will be the role of teachers? What will be the role of principals and directors? What should education leaders be doing and thinking about now to...
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Sabotaged by Staff: How to Nip Betrayals in the Bud
According to our guest, too many women in education think of the field as a supportive family. In fact, she asserts, women in education often work in treacherous work environments that require keen survival skills. The issue is real, the topic is taboo, and the need to know these skills is…
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The Dangers of Decision Making Fatigue, How Education Leaders Can Avoid Them
Principals and directors are on all day and often into the night, making decision after decision after decision. We know this is not a healthy practice, but who hasn't gotten into the rut of not taking breaks? Our guest says this practice can have profound consequences, compromising your ability…
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Who Are Your Trusted Advisors? Who Should They Be?
When it's time to make those tough leadership decisions who do you turn to for trusted advice? Is it always the same handful of people? When should you look outside of your trusted advisors? How do you determine who should be at the table to get the right advice, at the right time, to make to…
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Heart to heat conversations on leadership with Holly Elissa Bruno seeks out guests with exceptional insight, extraordinary wisdom and practical solutions to the challenges of being a leader in the field of k-12 education.
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