Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity
Jeff Ikler
Curiosity sits at the intersection of creativity, effective human interactions, problem-solving and purposeful change. Unfortunately, the pace of life — at home, work, and school — often sidetracks our natural curiosity. So, let's see the familiar from a different angle or something new as a possibility to consider.
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Apr 14, 2020 • 16min
88: Leading in a Time of Crisis: Part 10 – Principal Zaharah Valentine
Welcome to Part 10 of a special series: "Leading Schools in a Time of Crisis." In these conversations, we will probe how educators are helping their schools and communities pivot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because these educators are very busy, we've limited these conversations to about 15 minutes. So, how do educators effectively lead change during a crisis? For Principal Zaharah Valentine, it means addressing the needs of the entire school population – students and faculty.
Apr 13, 2020 • 34min
87: Leading in a Time of Crisis: Part 9 - Educators Toni Faddis and Giulia Longo
Welcome to Part 9 of a special series: "Leading Schools in a Time of Crisis." In these conversations, we will probe how educators are helping their schools and communities pivot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because these educators are very busy, we've limited these conversations to about 15 minutes. So, how do educators effectively lead change during a crisis? For Chula Vista Elementary S.D. educators Toni Faddis Ed.D and Giulia Longo, it's all about nurturing relationships with students and parents.
Apr 10, 2020 • 14min
86: Leading in a Time of Crisis: Part 8 - co-Principal Vic Goddard
Welcome to Part 8 of a special series: "Leading Schools in a Time of Crisis." In these conversations, we will probe how educators are helping their schools and communities pivot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because these educators are very busy, we've limited these conversations to about 15 minutes. So, how do educators effectively lead change during a crisis? For UK-based co-Principal Vic Goddard, it's safe-guarding the most vulnerable of his students.
Apr 9, 2020 • 19min
85: Leading in a Time of Crisis: Part 7 - Principal Mike Oliver
Welcome to Part 7 of a special series: "Leading Schools in a Time of Crisis." In these conversations, we will probe how educators are helping their schools and communities pivot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because these educators are very busy, we've limited these conversations to about 15 minutes. So, how do educators effectively lead change during a crisis? For Principal Mike Oliver, it's about providing students with opportunities to learn in authentic ways.
Apr 8, 2020 • 16min
84: Leading in a Time of Crisis: Part 6 - Superintendent Dr. David Schuler
Welcome to Part 6 of a special series: "Leading Schools in a Time of Crisis." In these conversations, we will probe how educators are helping their schools and communities pivot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because these educators are very busy, we've limited these conversations to 15 to 20 minutes. So, how do educators effectively lead change during a crisis? For Superintendent Dr. David Schuler, it's about supporting the social and emotional health of students, faculty and staff, and the community.
Apr 7, 2020 • 14min
83: Our Book Announcement!
Today on "Getting Unstuck," authors Kirsten Richert, Jeff Ikler, and Margaret Zacchei unabashedly talk about their new book, Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change, why they wrote it, the school leaders and thought leaders who influenced it, and how they feel it will help educators ask the right question about a potential change: "Is this change something that will help us achieve our "Why of Intended Impact" – the outcomes we seek on behalf of our unique students"?
Apr 7, 2020 • 20min
82: Leading in a Time of Crisis: Part 5 – Educators Dr. Ken Wallace and Jill Geocaris
Welcome to Part 5 of a special series: "Leading Schools in a Time of Crisis." In these conversations, we will probe how educators are helping their schools and communities pivot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because these educators are extremely busy, we've limited these conversations to approximately 15 minutes. How do educators effectively lead change during a crisis? For educators Dr. Ken Wallace and Jill Geocaris, it starts with taking care of everyone's mental health.
Apr 6, 2020 • 18min
81: Leading in a Time of Crisis: Part 4 - Principal Evan Robb
Welcome to Part 4 of a special series: "Leading Schools in a Time of Crisis." In these conversations, we will probe how educators are helping their schools and communities pivot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because these educators are extremely busy, we've limited these conversations to approximately 15 minutes. So, how do educators effectively lead change during a crisis? For Principal Evan Robb, t's about prioritizing activities, taking small steps, learning, and making adjustments.
Apr 3, 2020 • 22min
80: Leading in a Time of Crisis: Part 3 – Middle School Director Kim Pence
Welcome to Part 3 of a special series: "Leading Schools in a Time of Crisis." In these conversations, we will probe how educators are helping their schools and communities pivot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because these educators are extremely busy, we've limited these conversations to 15 minutes. So, how do educators effectively lead change during a crisis? For Director of Middle School Teaching and Learning Kim Pence, it's about managing expectations, having patience, and trusting your faculty.
Apr 2, 2020 • 16min
79: Leading in a Time of Crisis: Part 2 – Principal Margaret Zacchei
Welcome to Part 2 of a special series: "Leading Schools in a Time of Crisis." In these conversations, we will probe how educators are helping their schools and communities to pivot. Because these educators are extremely busy, we've intentionally limited these conversations to 15 minutes. So, how do educators effectively lead change during a crisis? For Principal Margaret Zacchei, it's about giving people the opportunity to show up with their gifts.
