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Bret Anderson
This podcast is based upon lessons learned in my 31 years of experience in education--21 as a principal. I spent 10 years turning around a high poverty school, and left to start Nebraska's first focus school--a year-round extended day program centered on leadership, technology and communication. It was named by Harvard's One Nation, Indivisible publication as one of the most innovative and successful schools in the country.
Safety and Security
This episode reflects on a safety award received at my first school. Stressing the importance of having courage as a leader and how it can help in risk-taking while maintaining safety.
12:4604/12/2023
Let’s Talk State Scores!
This episode discusses the recent release of 2022-2023 state testing data. Pointers about the various variables school districts face are addressed as the data is relayed to the public.
14:5627/11/2023
Leaders Pause and Think
Leaders it is important to understand your staff, develop emotional intelligence and remember everyone is different.
16:1521/11/2023
Managing Conflict
This episode looks at ways leaders handle conflict with staff while moving positive growth. We reflect on an article on the conflict agility of leaders.
22:1514/11/2023
The Innovative Mindful Leader
This episode looks at the power of a mindful leader to create an innovative, positive culture with staff collaboration.
14:0706/11/2023
Motivation Part IV
This episode wraps up motivation and completes our quick look at John Baldoni’s book-Great Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders. We also get some excellent questions for leaders to self-reflect on.
13:4830/10/2023
Motivation Part III
This episode continues our look at John Baldoni’s Great Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders and review another big area leaders can develop to motivate staff.
07:1823/10/2023
Motivation Part II
This episode continues our dive into John Baldoni’s book, Great Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders.
09:4816/10/2023
Motivation Part I
How do leaders motivate staff? It’s all about working with people. In this episode we dive into the book Great Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders by John Baldoni.
10:1709/10/2023
Principal Longevity
This episode talks about the recent National Center for Education Statistics on principal turnover.
12:0002/10/2023
Principals Big Three
This episode references the Wallace Foundation’s report on How Principals Affect Students and Schools. It looks at the big three skills leaders need to be successful.
13:0925/09/2023
Problem-solving & Communication
This episode discusses the ability of staff to have open conversations about behavior and academic data. Keeping communication open and problem-solving.
11:5318/09/2023
Principal Power
Principals have the power to encourage staff and bring out the best in others. What are you doing daily to build a positive culture?
08:2211/09/2023
Attitudes Toward Public School
This episode reviews and summarizes the 2023 PDK poll on the attitude toward Public Schools.
14:1304/09/2023
Staying on Point
This episode discusses the impact of staying on point while giving teachers time back. Try simplifying and sticking to key initiatives to destress everyone creating a healthy staff.
17:4628/08/2023
Leadership/Distractions
This episode looks at a recent school district policy to prohibit cell phones in the classroom to increase engagement.
12:1421/08/2023
Start Your Engines!
This episode looks at starting the school year on a positive note while building relationships for a successful year!
12:3414/08/2023
Leadership/Superbosses-Talent Pt. III
This episode continues our discussion on leadership/superbosses and how they find and keep talent.
16:3807/08/2023
Leadership/Superbosses Pt. II
This episode continues our discussion on what makes a superboss and the character traits these effective leaders exhibit.
12:2101/08/2023
Leadership/Superbosses
This episode looks at effective leadership and research done on what makes a Superboss and looks at the work of Sydney Finkelstein.
10:4825/07/2023
Leaders Build Relationships
Relationships are the cornerstone of being an effective leader. Build relationships, build unity!
09:1816/07/2023
The Power of Words
The words your organization uses can help to invite school success. It is important to think about the messages you are sending.
08:0411/07/2023
Encourage Potential
Leaders are in the best position to support others. Developing the potential within each staff member can have a tremendous impact on your culture.
09:1003/07/2023
Behavior Changes
This episode looks at a recent state law change prohibiting the suspension of students pre-k to second grade.
14:5526/06/2023
Leaders Boost With Music
Music is an excellent tool to motivate staff, increase creativity and stimulate the right side of the brain. Principals can use music many ways to increase the positivity of the culture.
09:4120/06/2023
The Importance of Simplifying
As principals start planning for a new year don’t underestimate the power of simplifying as a school. Limiting initiatives, and priorities and ensuring everything integrates together can make a smoother year.
15:0613/06/2023
Growing and Keeping Staff
This episode discusses some of the ways for leaders to grow staff, use strengths and keep the best people.
19:1406/06/2023
Time For The Wave
This is the team of year that we again have teachers exiting in large numbers. What is the cause and what can we do?
15:0028/05/2023
Leading Through The Last Day
As a principal it is important to celebrate successes, empower staff and make a positive ripple effect ending the year.
08:4423/05/2023
Principals Needed
This episode looks at some of the needs in developing effective principals in moving leadership forward.
11:5515/05/2023
Extraordinary Leadership
This episode reflects on the leadership of Warren Buffett and the parallels to other successful leaders.
18:0508/05/2023
Leaders Share The Burden
Leaders constantly are problem-solving and facing issues. It is easier to handle if you have a positive culture that empowers staff and teams to help carry the load.
10:0102/05/2023
Determination
This episode looks at the power of determination in moving a leader forward. Anything is possible if you are determined.
09:1024/04/2023
Leaders Bring People Together
This episode talks about addressing negativity with the power of shared experiences, positivity and gratitude.
12:1117/04/2023
Providing Growth Opportunities
This episode talks about providing professional growth opportunities through professional conferences for you and your staff.
15:0210/04/2023
Leader of the Pack
This episode reminds us to be a positive influence as we complete the year strong making the decisions of a pack leader.
07:1503/04/2023
Leaders Can Move Mountains
This episode looks at making a paradigm shift in the time needed to create change. Principals can move the organization in a new positive direction.
21:4427/03/2023
The Physical Environment
This episode looks at the importance of creating a classroom and school environment which gives everyone the base to excel.
19:5220/03/2023
Leaders Take a Break!
Leaders need to give themselves permission to take a break and reboot your body, mind and spirit, so you can be the leader your staff deserves.
13:0413/03/2023
Thinking Positive as a Leader
This episode talks about staying positive and focused while being able to control your thoughts.
06:2828/02/2023
Tribute to an Educator: My Dad
This episode is a tribute to my dad, who recently passed, Dr. Fred Eldon Anderson. He was an educator who became a leader of action and influenced my career trajectory,
19:0820/02/2023
Supporting Failing Schools Pt. V
This episode wraps up our discussion on supporting failing schools. Leadership does matter and us the key to pulling everything together.
16:1512/02/2023
Supporting Failing Schools Pt. IV
Our discussion continues with solutions for failing schools and finding leaders with the courage to make a change.
18:3707/02/2023
Failing Schools Pt. III
Our discussion on supporting failing schools continues as we move closer to solutions.
19:5731/01/2023
Failing School Support Pt. II
This episode continues to look at what we can do to help failing schools be successful.
16:5524/01/2023
Failing School Support Part. 1
How can we help failing schools? What is needed for them to succeed? In this episode we discuss what is really needed for support.
20:2816/01/2023
Leadership Training Needed
Most districts and organizations teach about their systems and really set up compliance, not leadership. More effective leadership training is needed to grow successful leaders.
13:2310/01/2023
Motivated Leaders
As a leader how do we keep ourselves and others motivated? How can we continue to move our team forward? This episode gives some tips to keep the positivity going!
12:1302/01/2023
Leaders Protect and Build
This episode looks at cultivating a positive culture that protects and builds staff up.
13:0326/12/2022
Time for Care
This episode reflects on the time of year and looks at a recent study on the importance of relationships and rigor.
09:1119/12/2022