A lot of leaders are asking the same question: where did all the great superintendents go and why do so many seem checked out? In this episode, Jason tackles a listener question about getting supers bought in, especially when they treat the role like "just a job" instead of a career. You'll hear what drives disengagement, what high-performing companies do differently, and how to build a culture where superintendents actually want to lead.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
Why some superintendents see the role as "just a job" instead of a career
How unclear career paths and compensation expectations impact buy-in
The power of showing a visible growth path (levels, training, compensation, ownership)
Why "learned hopelessness" creates bad projects and how to reverse it
How to use anchor projects to model operational excellence and scale results
Why immersive training changes behavior faster than boring presentations
The four needs that drive engagement: appreciation, pay, measurable goals, and connection
How to build culture by investing in top performers and removing culture killers
Why leaders must push people to decide: bought in or out
If you want stronger superintendents, don't wait for a miracle hire build the system that creates them. Start by making the path clear, training relentlessly, and protecting the culture with real standards.
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· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg
· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt
· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured
· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw
