Description

Summary

In this episode, hosts Jason Rogers and Garth Nichols interview Danny Bauer, a "chief ruckus maker" in the education industry.

They discuss sustainable leadership in schools, the challenges faced by school leaders, and the concept of ruckus makers.

They also explore the importance of flow and friction in leadership, carving out time for visioning, and getting started with deep work.

The conversation concludes with a discussion on stoicism in educational leadership. In this conversation, Chief Ruckus Maker Danny discusses the importance of Stoicism for school leaders and how it helped him navigate a challenging time in his career.

The conversation also includes rapid-fire questions, such as the message Danny would put on school marquees and his favorite Ted Lasso character.

Danny shares his insights on leadership, sustainable practices, and the power of breathing. He also talks about his experience with the Alt MBA program and provides information on how to connect with him.

Takeaways

• Sustainable leadership in schools involves sticking with the job for the long haul and creating an environment that promotes wellness.
• The challenges faced by school leaders include self-imposed limitations, systemic issues, and the emotional side of leadership.
• Ruckus makers are leaders who strive to do things differently and show a vision of what education can be.
• Flow and friction are two aspects of leadership that can be used to achieve different results.
• Carving out time for deep thinking and visioning is essential for sustainable leadership.
• Stoicism can provide valuable principles for educational leadership, such as wisdom, justice, courage, temperance, and equanimity. Stoicism is an important philosophy for school leaders as it can help them stay grounded and calm amidst the chaos.
• Education is happening at home, and school leaders should strive to partner with parents in the education process.
• Leadership is a learned skill that can be developed by playing to one's strengths.
• One recommendation for sustainable leadership is to be intentional about breathing and practice deep breathing exercises.
• Ted Lasso embodies stoic principles, demonstrating wisdom and courage in the face of adversity.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Season Highlights

01:09 - Introducing Danny Bauer

05:05 - Challenges Faced by School Leaders

07:24 - The Concept of Ruckus Makers

09:46 - Flow and Friction in Leadership

11:13 - Creating a Culture of Flow and Friction

13:28 - Carving Out Time for Visioning

19:54 - Stoicism in Educational Leadership

20:39 - The Importance of Stoicism for School Leaders

24:22 - Rapid Fire Questions

25:26 - Education is Happening at Home

25:44 - What Ruckus Makers Should Know About Leadership

26:58 - One Recommendation for Sustainable Leadership

28:03 - The Power of Breathing

30:32 - Favorite Ted Lasso Character

31:37 - Favorite Karaoke Song

33:52 - Alt MBA Experience

34:22 - How to Connect with Danny

35:23 - Ted Lasso as a Stoic

36:00 - Closing Remarks

Additional Resources

• BLBS Website: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com

• Download The School Leadership Scorecard™: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard 

• Substack: https://ruckusmakers.substack.com/ 

• Calm in the Chaos: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/calm-in-the-chaos/ 

• Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan: buildleadershipmomentum.com 

• The Remarkable Vision Formula: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/remarkable-vision-formula-book/ 

• Mastermind: https://www.betterleadersbetterschools.com/mastermindbook/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danevanbauer?ref=bookmarks

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdannybauer/

• BLBS on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better-leaders-better-schools-podcast-Danny-bauer/id1036167679?mt=2

• BLBS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3c1dkdobcUbAmUHfBWovuk?si=zTD5xZRTSj6rxXlucl6sUQ