Episode #70: Trent Clark

Dana GoodierBlog

Trent Clark is the CEO of Leadershipity. Having spent his adult livelihood among top 1% producers in sports and business, Trent is dedicated to empowering people to reach their go, peak performance, and attain their dreams. Having started twelve businesses, his dedication and energy given to his team’s and the entrepreneurs he works with is infectious. But most folks know … Read More

Episode #80: Steve Yacovelli

Dana GoodierBlog

Dr. Steve Yacovelli has been in the leadership, learning and development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space pretty much his whole career (about twenty-five years). In his consulting experience he’s seen some leaders completely excel in their effectiveness, and some completely crash and burn due to their lack of competence in leadership skills. Steve’s desire was to help … Read More

Change Because You Want To, Not Because You Have To…

Marshal HurstBlog, Leadership

TL;DR: This post shares a story that demonstrates the importance of making a change because you want to, not because you have to. Be proactive, plan, and make decisions based on what is best for students. Several years ago in a school that I grew up in and was teaching at, a long-time school board member was running for re-election.  … Read More

Strength, Not Weakness

Raymond PortenBlog, Leadership

TL;DR: Asking for help and showing vulnerability shows strength, not weakness. It is important for leaders to model their expectations. As educators, we “are supposed to have all the answers.”  We are the people other people come to in order to get answers, learn, and grow. But what happens when we don’t have the answers?  What do we do when … Read More

Servant Leadership and Growth

Raymond PortenBlog, Leadership

TL;DR: Struggles are important because they are what make us stronger. Servant leadership and growth go hand in hand—when we help and serve others, we grow too. Servant Leadership and Growth In order for our bodies to build muscle, muscle hypertrophy must occur.  When we work out, muscle hypertrophy occurs when the fibers of the muscles sustain damage or injury. … Read More