Kim Lear: Understanding & Decoding Generations

Generational researcher and keynote speaker Kim Lear shares how you can better understand and communicate across the generations that make up your school community.

Dr. Peter Hannigan: Communicating to Different Generations

Dr. Pete Hannigan, Superintendent of Hawthorn School District 73, and Samantha Cook, Communications Director, discuss generational differences in the workplace, effective communication strategies to engage their community, and the importance of strong school culture.

Andrew McPeak: Preparing Students for Real Life

Andrew McPeak is a millennial speaker and Vice President of Content for Growing Leaders. He talks with us about how educators can better prepare their students for real life.

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo: Changing the Narrative

In this conversation with SchoolCEO, Dr. Sanfelippo discusses how he changed the conversation inside and outside of the schools he led, keys to developing a culture that actively shares the best stories, and how to lead authentically.

Margaret Heffernan: The Big Impact of Small Changes

Author and entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan speaks with SchoolCEO about building strong organizations and cultures through relationships, continuous improvement, managing uncertainty, and more.

Debbie Critchfield: The Power of School Communications

Internal communications is critically important to running a successful school district, and it is also an ongoing challenge for many. Debbie Critchfield, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Idaho, shares her experience in school communications and the ins and outs of internal communications.

Scott M. Curran: Impact Storytelling

In this episode of SchoolCEO Conversations, we speak with Scott M. Curran, an expert consultant focused on impact storytelling, social impact, and philanthropy. He shares what impact storytelling is and how it can engage and inspire staff.

Tom Burton: How Superintendents Can Think Differently

Former superintendent Tom Burton shares how leaders can challenge assumptions and think differently to drive change. He discusses the importance of data, dissent, transparency, and authentic relationships in shaping culture.

Michael C. Bush: Learning To Be A Great Place To Work

Michael C. Bush, the CEO of Great Place to Work, presents research and experience that every superintendent can use to shape the culture of their district and schools.

Neal Foard: Storytelling From The Heart

Neal Foard teaches us how to tell a story by example and learn what not to do to make your stories more effective.

Dr. Melissa Thompson: How to Onboard Board Members

In an era of contentious board meetings and board elections, Dr. Melissa Thompson, former superintendent of Swallow School District, shows a smart, common-sense approach to helping school boards succeed with onboarding.

Dale Scott: An Insider’s Guide to School Bonds

Dale Scott teaches the importance of strategizing, preparing and campaigning for a bond easily can fall to the wayside.

EduOpenings: Helping Educators Discover Jobs

Dr. Howard Fields and Dr. Darryl Diggs Jr. discuss EduOpenings.com, a website to help educators and districts streamline the job search process.