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 , @

Addicted to Technology: Do We Need a 12 Step Program?

Nov 13th, 2014 12m 27s

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

Driven, Consumed and Overwhelmed: Stepping Toward Balance

Oct 29th, 2014 10m 41s

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

Modeling Intellectual Rigor and Courage for Students, Staff and Peers

Oct 15th, 2014 10m 41s

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 @bamradionetworkRo

PART II: Why Do Some White Women Struggle With Managing Black Women?

Jun 10th, 2014 10m 41s

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

PART I: Why Do Some White Women Struggle With Managing Black Women?

May 27th, 2014 10m 41s

Modeling How to Learn and Grow Through Failure

May 1st, 2014 13m 39s

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 @

Developing the Next Generation of Education Leaders

Mar 26th, 2014 13m 22s

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.F

Humor, Surprise and Joy: The Ed Leader's Secret Sauce

Mar 12th, 2014 12m 55s

Active Shooter Drills: What Every School Leader Needs to Consider

Jan 15th, 2014 14m 1s

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 u

Big Surprises in 2013, Big Challenges Ahead for 2014

Jan 1st, 2014 10m 55s

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 Lead

Using Dogs in Schools to Teach Social Skills, Heal Emotional Ills and Fight Bullying

Dec 24th, 2013 13m 15s

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 u

The Conflict Between Collaboration and Individualism: Why Race Matters

Nov 20th, 2013 13m 31s

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

Leaning Into Conflict, Discord and Strife

Nov 6th, 2013 13m 37s

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

Surprise, Your "Can-Do" Attitude Can Be a Liability

Oct 1st, 2013 12m 35s

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.

Leading Your Team Through the Minefield of Racial Reconciliation

Sep 12th, 2013 12m 27s

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@bamradionetworkDr. John J. Medi

Creating Safe Learning Spaces for Traumatized Children

Aug 17th, 2013 13m 52s

Gender Fluid Students: Part II

Jul 17th, 2013 13m 4s

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@bamradionetworkKelly Wade is the Administrat

Managing the Relentless Stress of Being an Education Leader

Jun 26th, 2013 14m 17s

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:@Principa

Creating Sensible Policies on Cell Phones in the Classroom

May 8th, 2013 13m 32s

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 Administratio

How Compelling Is Your Leadership Presence?

Apr 23rd, 2013 12m 54s

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

Oh No, Not Another Meeting!

Apr 9th, 2013 13m 9s

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 an

Twitter? Frankly I don't Give a Tweet

Mar 26th, 2013 13m 46s

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 tw

Gender Fluid Students: How Do They Fare at Your School?

Mar 12th, 2013 13m 34s

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 gue

Working With Under Performing Employees and Progressive Discipline

Feb 26th, 2013 12m 40s

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.Ch