Join Erich and Ryan as they discuss effective leadership in school. Key points discussed in this episode include making and living a successful vision, how to create collective efficacy, how to inspire motivation, and Daniel's core message to other leaders. In addition to all of the insightful information Daniel shared during our interview, he also listed some of his favorite books. To further your knowledge on effective leading, Daniel left us a few book recommendations: A Beautiful Constraint by Adam Morgan and Mark Barden, Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl, The Art of Possibility by Ben Zander, and Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Sone and Sheila Heen. Additionally, Daniel has a Better Leaders Better Schools Book list that can be found on his website.
Daniel Bauer is the Chief Ruckus maker at Better Leaders Better Schools (BLBS).
He launched the BLBS Podcast in September 2015 (Apple or Spotify). With over one million downloads, the BLBS show is the most influential podcast available for educational leaders. In 2016, he changed how professional development for school leaders is offered through the structure of a mastermind, which is built on the ABCs of powerful professional development™ (authenticity, belonging, and challenge). In 2017, Daniel launched The School Leadership Series, his second podcast which amplifies the diverse voices in school leadership today (Apple or Spotify).
He is the author of The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap, which released as an Amazon #1 new release and is currently working on The Mastermind: Unlocking the Potential Within Every School Leader. Daniel’s “Just Cause” is “to connect, grow, and mentor every school leader who wants to level up.” Engaging in the content he produces and sharing with other educators helps move his Just Cause forward.
Daniel has coached and mentored over 100 school administrators from every continent in the world except Antarctica.