KC McKenna, President of St. Edwards High School, shares his insights on cultivating a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on trust and communication. He discusses transforming educational leadership to adapt to modern challenges and the essential balance between community influence and family expectations. McKenna emphasizes the evolving landscape of education, advocating for creativity and critical thinking while navigating the impact of AI. He highlights innovative approaches, like a four-day school week, to meet the needs of today’s students.
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From Glorified Intern To Long-Term Leader
KC returned to St. Ed's in 2007 thinking it might be a mistake but committed to one year.
That one year turned into an 18-year career culminating in the presidency.
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Prioritize People As The Core Asset
Make people the priority because they are the core of your organization and its continuity.
Communicate a clear goal to be the best workplace to drive daily decisions and investments.
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Climbing Workplace Rankings Fast
KC inherited a school ranked 61st in the region and immediately set a target to improve.
Within two years the school rose to 10th then 3rd in regional workplace rankings.
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In this episoide of "The Exit is Now" podcast, host Scott Snider sits down with KC McKenna, President of St. Edwards High School, to talk culture, next generation leadership, and how McKenna is a business owner in his own sense. Together, they deep dive into what makes a culture and how fostering that culture can create a workplace employees want to be in. Want to learn more? Go to: https://linktr.ee/theexitplanninginstitute
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