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The WheelhouseUnpacking the Invisible Backpack: A Deep Dive into Student ExperiencesSummaryThis podcast episode elucidates the pressing matter of the "invisible backpack," a metaphorical representation of the myriad burdens that students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, carry with them into educational settings. We engage in a profound discourse surrounding the imperative for educators to acknowledge these challenges, which include experiences of trauma, discrimination, and socio-economic disparities. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for educators to cultivate environments characterized by open doors and an unwavering commitment to the dignity as a birthright of every student, thereby fostering a climate conducive to learning and growth. As we navigate the complexities...2025-07-3044 minThe WheelhouseA Tale of Two Stories: The Impact of Educator DecisionsEpisode SummaryThe salient theme of this podcast episode is encapsulated in the notion of "A Tale of Two Stories," which elucidates the divergent experiences of students navigating their educational journeys. This discourse unfolds through the lens of empowerment, illuminating how educators can cultivate hope and facilitate open doors for each student, thereby constructing an environment ripe with unlimited possibilities. In a unique format, Kathy Mohney contributes her insights post-discussion, enriching the conversation that examines the profound impact of educators’ intentions and actions on student outcomes. Notably, this episode reveals that each student's journey toward self-authorship is pr...2025-07-2247 minThe WheelhouseThe Wheelhouse Returns: A New Season of Empowering EducatorsIn this inaugural episode of Season 10, we embark on a profound exploration of the theme "open doors and unlimited possibilities," which serves as a guiding principle for our ongoing dialogue within The Wheelhouse community. We, a collective of dedicated educators, are resolute in our mission to empower students and cultivate an inclusive environment where every individual is acknowledged as distinctive and irreplaceable. As we reassemble after a hiatus, our fervent commitment to disrupting the transactional nature of traditional schooling is reiterated, emphasizing the necessity of fostering spaces where students can thrive with confidence and optimism. Throughout this season, we...2025-07-1534 minThe WheelhouseReimagining Learning Environments: A Focus on Sensory AwarenessThis podcast episode delves into the critical topic of sensory awareness and the implications it has for enriching the educational environment, particularly for students with sensory sensitivities. We engage in a profound dialogue with Dr. Shervita West, a distinguished former teacher and principal, who emphasizes that understanding the sensory needs of students is paramount to humanizing the classroom and fostering an atmosphere where every student can flourish. We explore the paradox of our extensive knowledge regarding diverse learning styles juxtaposed against the entrenched reluctance to move away from traditional educational models. This conversation elucidates the necessity of reimagining educational...2025-04-1549 minThe WheelhouseExploring Counter Dismissal Narratives in EducationIn our ongoing dialogue with esteemed author and educator Ruben Britt Jr., we delve into the profound implications of extending empathy towards our students, thereby fostering an environment conducive to their multifaceted identities. The crux of our discussion centers on the reflective questions proposed in Britt's co-authored work, "Don't Dismiss My Story: The Tapestry of Colonized Voices in White Space." These inquiries serve as a catalyst for educators to contemplate their relationships with students, emphasizing the paramount importance of understanding and caring for each individual. As we conclude this enlightening conversation, we invite our audience to reflect on these...2025-04-0820 min
"The Bulldog Educator" with Kirsten Wilson and Matthew CastonEpisode 6 Season 7: Author and Educator Dr. Grant Chandler- Powerful Student CareIn this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Bulldog Educator, Dr. Grant Chandler joins Kirsten and Matthew to discuss his book, Powerful Student Care, and what it truly means to honor every learner as distinctive and irreplaceable—especially students from marginalized and low-income backgrounds.The conversation dives deep into:The challenges of teaching students from povertyThe urgent need for student-centered learningBuilding true communities of difference in classroomsPracticing cultural humility, antiracism, and antibias in educationRethinking teacher preparation, evaluation, and professional learningImplementing ra...2025-04-031h 13The WheelhouseThe Disconnect in Education: Bridging the Gap Between Teachers and StudentsThe principal focus of this discourse revolves around the concept of the counter dismissal narrative, an innovative framework that seeks to illuminate the often-overlooked voices within educational spaces. Our special guest, Ruben Britt Jr., esteemed author and educator, joins us to delve into the intricacies of his recently published work, "Don't Dismiss My Story: The Tapestry of Colonized Voices in White Space," co-authored with our very own Dr. Alicia S. Monroe. Throughout our conversation, we engage in a profound exploration of the systemic disconnect between educators and students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, and the urgent necessity for educators...2025-04-0129 minThe WheelhouseRedefining Student Engagement through Modern ClassroomsToday, we delve into the critical issue of addressing the diverse needs of students within the classroom. Our esteemed guest, Rob Barnett, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of the Modern Classrooms Project, elucidates a transformative framework designed to humanize the educational environment, thereby empowering students to thrive. Through this enlightening discourse, we explore the necessity of relinquishing traditional control dynamics in teaching, allowing students to take charge of their learning journeys. This episode presents a wealth of strategies aimed at fostering student engagement and supporting individualized learning, particularly for those who may feel disempowered or left behind. Join us...2025-03-2535 minThe WheelhouseThe Collective Responsibility for Our Students: A Deep DiveThe salient point of this episode revolves around the imperative that "these humans are our collective responsibility." As we delve into the complexities surrounding children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and English language learners, we engage in a profound discussion on the importance of fostering an inclusive educational environment. Our conversation features Melanie Ulinger, the Director of Special Education, Curriculum, and Instruction at the Brocton Central School District, who shares insights on supporting marginalized student populations. This episode emphasizes the necessity of intentional collaboration among educators to address the multifaceted needs of all students, advocating for their holistic development...2025-03-1842 minThe WheelhouseThe Student Experience: Confidence and ConnectionThe salient theme of our discourse revolves around the notion that there are no zeros in a transformational classroom. Throughout this episode, we delve into the critical importance of fostering an environment where each student feels confident, optimistic, and well-supported, thereby emboldening them to realize their potential. We explore the disparity between educators' intentions and the actual experiences of students, emphasizing the necessity of relational over transactional interactions in educational settings. Our panel engages in profound discussions that highlight the imperative of creating safe spaces for courageous conversations, ultimately bridging the gap between intention and impact. Join us as...2025-03-1037 minThe WheelhouseA Call to Action: How Educators Can Inspire HopeThe central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the imperative notion of empowering educators to foster an environment where each student is not merely a passive recipient of knowledge but an active participant in their educational journey. We delve into the pressing need for educators to feel empowered to disrupt the transactional nature of traditional schooling, thereby ensuring that every student feels confident, optimistic, and capable. The discussion builds upon previous conversations, emphasizing the critical role of humanizing education and recognizing dignity as an inherent right of every child. We explore the generational differences in perspectives among educators...2025-03-0440 minThe WheelhouseEmpowering Educators: Cultivating Hope in Season NineThe inaugural episode of Season Nine of the Wheelhouse is a profound exploration of the imperative to cultivate hope within educational spaces. We embark on a critical dialogue centered around the vision of the Wheelhouse and its four guiding principles, which serve as the bedrock for our community of educators. Our discussion poses a pivotal question: are we in the business of promoting hope or inadvertently killing dreams? This inquiry is not merely rhetorical; it encapsulates the essence of our mission as we strive to create an inclusive environment where every learner is recognized as distinctive and irreplaceable. As...2025-02-2439 minThe WheelhouseBringing Humanity to the Classroom is NOT an InitiativeIt's the finale of season 8 and the end of our conversation about all things Powerful Student Care (at least for now).As this season comes to close, Dr. Grant Chandler, and roundtable members, Kathy Mohney and Michael Pipa, talk about why Powerful Student Care is NOT an initiative. And if it isn't, just what is it any? Join us as we bring a great season of PSC to it's conclusion. And, we can't wait to be back mid-winter, 2025!!2024-11-2627 minThe WheelhouseDo We Have the Courage to Act?In this ninth episode of season nine, Dr. Chandler and round table panelists Penny Brockway and Michael Pipa unpack the last chapter of his book, Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learner as Distinctive & Irreplaceable, ASCD, 2023.The last chapter of the book, co-written by Kathleen M. Budge, is a call to action to educators everywhere to disrupt the educational landscape and create a space that honors each student's humanity. Do we have the courage to act? Can we take feelings of a lack of worth and alienation out of the educational experience?Don't miss...2024-11-1922 minThe WheelhouseThe Act of BraveryIn our eighth episode of this season, our panel explores the concept of bravery. The bravery to think about how each student is served by the enterprise of schooling. The bravery to think about how each student experiences the tenets of community. The bravery each parent exhibits when they entrust their children to us, the educators. Do we have the courage to act so that each student knows they are distinctive and irreplaceable? In this episode we will surface powerful quotes from Chapter 8 of Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learner as Distinctive & Irreplaceable, published by ASCD in 2023...2024-11-1237 minThe WheelhouseGive Them a Positive TouchIn our seventh episode of this season, our panel is joined by veteran K-20 educator, author, professor, and founder of Sustained Solutions, Dr. Alicia S. Monroe, as we explore how we honor that each student is here to do well, to cultivate self-efficacy and agency, and to experience the joy in learning . In this episode we will explore Chapter 6 of Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learner as Distinctive & Irreplaceable, published by ASCD in 2023, and written by Grant A. Chandler & Kathleen M. Budge.What does it look like when we focus our energy on the human...2024-11-0546 minThe WheelhouseYou Don't Believe This, But I do. You Matter.In our sixth episode of this season, our panel is joined by K-12 and higher ed administrator, Jim. Van Nada as we explore how each student is welcomed and valued n Chapter 5 of Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learner as Distinctive & Irreplaceable.What does it look like when we focus our energy on the human experience in our classroom? How does that change the trajectory of not just their learning, but on what matters even more - when we prove to them that this world, this society, this school, and this classroom exists for them. ...2024-10-2630 minThe WheelhouseIt's So Simple and Yet So ComplexIn our fifth episode of this season, our panel is joined by veteran elementary teacher and administrator, Julie Farmer, as we explore Our Way of Thinking in Chapter 4 of Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learner as Distinctive & Irreplaceable. Why is it so exhausting to make decisions or provide answers all day long and how does the Spirit of Inquiry, our Contemplative Practice, better help us understand what each student experiences not just what we intend for them to experience. Join Julie, and roundtable members Kathy Mohney, Penny Brockway, and Michael Pipa as we all think...2024-10-2231 minThe WheelhouseDignity is a Birth RightMichael Pipa returns as a permanent member of our roundtable. In this episode, Kathy, Michael, and Grant explore big ideas from the third chapter of the book, Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learner as Distinctive & Irreplaceable, written by Chandler and Kathleen M. Budge. Learn about some of the big ideas that they used to create "A Way of Knowing" and be a part of the radical movement to bring humanity to each learner in the classroom. Take a listen!2024-10-1431 minThe WheelhouseLove Perpetuates LoveWe are thrilled to welcome Midwest Virtual Educator Shelby Atkin back to The Wheelhouse in this third episode of season 8. Each of us, Kathy, Penny, Shelby and I, bring our favorite quote from chapter 2 of my book, Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learning as Distinctive and Irreplaceable co-written with Kathleen M. Budge.What does it mean to belong to a community of difference? How is community bigger than just a location? How does love perpetuate love? You don't want to miss this roundtable conversation.2024-10-0741 minThe WheelhouseLifting Powerful Student Care's Counter NarrativeWe are thrilled to welcome New York educator Michael Pipa back to The Wheelhouse in this second episode of season 8. Each of us, Kathy, Penny, Michael and I, bring our favorite quote from chapter 1 of my book, Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learning as Distinctive & Irreplaceable, co-written with Kathleen M. Budge. What is the counter narrative? How is that counter narrative a game changer for students and educators alike? You don't want to miss this roundtable conversation. 2024-10-0130 minThe WheelhouseThere's the Radical Part! Thats it!It's the season of "Bring Your Favorite Quote to the Table!" Grant, Kathy, and Penny return to The Wheelhouse to continue their conversation about Powerful Student Care. In this first episode of Season 8, we look at three meaningful quotes from the introduction. You don't want to miss this exciting episode. 2024-09-2332 minThe WheelhouseSeason Seven Finale: Our Power to do GOOD!In this last episode of season seven, Kathy, Penny, and Grant highlight the season's best moments centered on the tenets of Powerful Student Care. We'll see you in the fall in season 8!2024-06-2524 minThe WheelhouseThe Ripple EffectIn this episode, we welcome Dianne Wolford, an 8th grade ELA teacher and the inspiration for "Londyn" in the book, Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learner as Distinctive and Irreplaceable. Don't miss this exciting conversation!2024-06-1833 minThe WheelhouseThe Love RockIn this episode we welcome Julie Farmer, an early elementary principal and Shelby Bennett, a high school ELA intervention teacher. You don't want to miss this exciting episode. Take a listen!2024-06-0436 minThe WheelhouseMic DropsMid-way through our season, Kathy, Penny and I step back to reflect on compelling words from our guests thus far in the season: Steven Glaize, Melanie Ulinger, and Michael Pipa. This is a great episode to help us continue to think about how we extend Powerful Student Care to each of our students. Take a listen. Next week, we welcome Julie Farmer and Shelby Bennett to The Wheelhouse. Episode 707 drops next Tuesday!2024-05-2829 minThe WheelhouseEssential TruthsIn this episode, we welcome our special guest, Michael Pipa, a New York educational consultant and veteran educator. Find out what he means by, "young humans . . . becoming." Take a listen!2024-05-2235 minThe WheelhouseEducation as Social JusticeIn this episode, we welcome our special guest, Melanie Ulinger, Director of Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction with the Brocton Central School District in New York. We are so excited to talk all things Powerful Student Care with this amazing educator. Don't miss this exciting episode!2024-05-1432 minThe Wheelhouse"It's Not Another Thing, it's Something"In this episode, we welcome our special guest, Steven Glaize, Principal of Hallowell Elementary School within the Hatboro-Horsham School District. We are so excited to hear about what you are doing with Powerful Student Care. Don't miss this exciting episode!2024-05-0732 minThe WheelhouseLeveraging a Spirit of inquiry to Extend Powerful Student CareIn this second episode of the season, Kathy, Penny, and Grant focus on one of Powerful Student Care's most impactful tools: The Contemplative Practice. How does this process help educators better understand what each student experiences? What does it mean to predict, plan for, and respond to each student's needs and interests? Why does this process begin and end with educators looking in the mirror to surface, confront, and later update their mental models? Find out all of the answers to these questions and more. Take a listen!2024-04-3029 minThe WheelhouseAll Things Powerful Student CareAs season seven begins, join Kathy, Penny, and Grant in a conversation about Powerful Student Care: Honoring Each Learner as Distinctive and Irreplaceable, an ASCD 2023 book written by Chandler and Kathleen M. Budge. What does it mean when a child believes they are distinctive and irreplaceable? Take a listen!2024-04-2328 minThe WheelhouseSeason 6 Finale: Farewell, Deficit-Lens ThinkingIn this final episode of Season 6, Grant, Kathy, and Penny bid farewell to the Deficit Lens approach to educating today's children. How do we let it go and what happens when we do? Take a listen!2024-03-0429 minThe WheelhouseAssumptions are DangerousHumanizing the school experience is hard work. In this season, we've looked at eliminating the deficit-lens thinking that is so common in education today. We've talked about how we use tools that are deficit-lens thinking, how we use processes that focus on the deficit, and we even extend that negative thinking to people. In this episode, Kathy, Penny, and I talk about the dangers of assumptions and deficit-thinking when it comes to how we interact with parents and families. Don't miss another episode of The Wheelhouse!!2024-02-1430 minThe WheelhouseSo Many Programs . . .Join Grant, Kathy and Penny as they continue their roundtable discussions about moving away from the deficit lens in all things teaching and learning. How do programs fit into this discussion? Take a listen!2024-02-0631 minThe WheelhouseIdentifying Need? Labeling with a Deficit?In our last episode, Penny, Kathy and I talked about how we even use this deficit model thinking toward our colleagues. In this episode, we continue that conversation about people and the deficit lens. Sadly, our students aren't excluded from being examined with this deficit way of thinking. When is it identifying a need and when is it casting judgment? Find out in this new episode of The Wheelhouse!2024-01-2330 minThe WheelhouseI Get to Work Along Side this Person . . .Having spent our first five episodes of this season talking about how we apply the deficit model to things, our conversation shifts in this episode to how we also apply (and need to stop applying) the deficit model to our colleagues as well. How do Accomplishment-Driven Leaders think differently about other adults and how do we stop looking at people through that deficit lens. This is an episode of The Wheelhouse you won't want to miss! Take a listen. 2024-01-1640 minThe WheelhouseHonoring WillIn our fourth episode of season six, Kathy, Penny, and Grant consider new ways of using evaluation as a means of team building and growing those within our charge. We know casting judgment doesn't work and many leaders and teachers alike dread the current evaluation process. Accomplishment-Driven Leaders approach this complicated task in a very different way and get very different results. Take a listen.2023-12-1229 minThe WheelhouseA New Destination and a New Plan to Get ThereNo one would argue the value of an improvement plan . . . Accomplishment leaders, however, believe it's the approach to the improvement that really matters. We can either choose to navigate toward our strategic destination or we can try to unbury and tread water in the negative. Of course, ADLs choose the former. Join Kathy, Penny, and me as we talk about what's wrong with the deficit lens and why navigation is so much more effective. 2023-12-0527 min
KCCC 930AM RadioSENMC HSI & Grant ServicesSend us a textWe speak with Southeast New Mexico College Grant Services Department Hispanic Serving Institution team members. This service is grant funded by the federal government is for all community members, not just the students. They do amazing things. 2023-12-0431 minThe WheelhouseSlow and Steady Doesn't Win This RaceIn this second episode of season six, Kathy, Penny and I continue to explore the impact of looking at our work through a deficit lens. Specifically, we wonder about the juxtaposition of the deficit way of thinking with the human factor and with the startling realizing at that our children have but one chance to thrive at any grade level. It's another thought-provoking episode in highlighting how Accomplishment-Driven Leaders rethink how they disrupt the educational landscape to better support each student and each educator. Take a listen!2023-11-2128 minThe WheelhouseStop the Madness!Season Six begins and Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway return to The Wheelhouse to join Dr. Chandler for yet another series of round table conversations about all things Accomplishment-Driven Leadership. In this first episode, we surface the destructive impact of looking at and doing everything from a DEFICIT lens. The Human Factor and the Deficit lens cannot abide in the same place. In this season, we'll talk about how to kick the deficit lens to the curb. Take a listen!2023-11-1427 minThe WheelhouseADL: A Day in the LifeThis is our 20th roundtable episode with Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway joining Grant to talk about all things Accomplishment-Driven Leadership. In this episode, they talk about how an ADL intentionally organizes their day to make the most efficient use of the power of their arenas. Take a listen. 2023-08-2933 minThe WheelhouseCasting Judgment AsideIn this episode, Kathy, Penny and Grant talk about how an Accomplishment-Driven Leader approaches Evaluation. What does the Grand Canyon have to do with it? Find out! Take a listen. 2023-08-2228 min
The Highlight | A Business Podcast for Business PeopleUse Public Speaking to Grow Your Business with Grant BaldwinPublic speaking may be America's number one fear BUT it's also the most under utilized resource for growing a business. In this interview, Chandler Lyles is joined by Grant Baldwin, the founder of The Speaker Lab.
They dive into the world of public speaking, what it takes to build a successful speaking business, and how you can use it to grow your core offering.
Grant is a speaker, podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and an all-around normal dude trying to make a little dent in the world. Watch this video to see how you can make a little dent in your...2023-08-1943 minThe WheelhouseA Wheelhouse Classic Episode: Feedback isn't Enough: Accomplishment-Driven Leaders Think GrowthIt's that time of year! We are either already underway in the 2023-2024 school year or we are in the midst welcoming staff back and preparing for our students to return. Last week we talked about the opening days of the school year ADL style. This week, we're going to revisit a Wheelhouse Classic Episode from Season 4. Back in March 2023, Grant, Kathy and Penny were deep in weekly discussions about the many paradigm shifts Accomplishment-Driven Leaders make as they choose a new destination and a different way of getting there. In this episode, they talked about moving beyond feedback...2023-08-1628 minThe WheelhouseOpening Days - ADL StyleJoin Kathy Mohney, Penny Brockway and Grant in this episode where we explore how an Accomplishment-Driven Leader rethinks the opening days of school to cultivate and nurture growth in each educator and student. 2023-08-0824 minThe WheelhouseThe Very Best Version of MeIn episode 5 we defined "The Unexpected Place." In this new episode Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway join Grant back in The Wheelhouse to consider what it feels like and what it looks like when an Accomplishment-Driven Leader focuses their attention on helping me see and be "The Very Best Version of Me." Don't miss this great conversation! Take a listen. 2023-08-0128 minThe WheelhouseThe Unexpected PlaceIn this expisode, Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway join Grant to explore the "unexpected place." Where is that place? Why does it exist? Is it a location or something else? How does an Accomplishment-Driven Leader make entree into this unexpected place and how do they use that place to navigate toward their vision? Take a listen!2023-07-2531 minThe WheelhouseCrushing Fear with the Human ConnectionIn this episode, Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway continue their conversation with Grant addressing the origins of the fear factor from last week's episode. In doing so, they explore the intent of Accomplishment-Driven Leadership and uncover the power of the human connection. It's a conversation you don't want to miss.2023-07-1836 minThe WheelhouseCrushing FearThe Wheelhouse returns following our national holiday. In this episode, Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway continue their conversation with Grant focusing on the how an Accomplishment-Driven Leader brings their team on board the journey toward the new destination. How is fear a barrier? What does discretionary effort look like on the other side of the continuum. How do love and courage move us toward that end crushing fear in its track? Find out in this episode!2023-07-1134 minThe WheelhouseDefining the DestinationIn this episode Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway return to The Wheelhouse to continue our roundtable discussion of all things Accomplishment-Driven Leadership. In last week's episode we explored the reasons why an Accomplishment-Driven Leader believes we need a new destination. In this episode, we consider thinking about those new destinations. How does an ADL disrupt the educational landscape by defining that new destination? What's important for them to consider? How do they ensure this new destination is worthy of the journey? Find out the answers to these and other important questions in Episode 502!2023-06-2730 minThe WheelhouseIt's a Bit Like HerdingSeason Five begins and Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway return to The Wheelhouse to continue our roundtable discussion of all things Accomplishment-Driven Leadership. What does herding have to do with education? Penny uses a brilliant image in this amazing conversation and you don't want to miss it. In season four, we spent a lot of time talking about paradigm shifts that Accomplishment-Driven Leaders make. Why are those shifts so important? Why does an Accomplishment-Drive Leader think differently? We'll use those paradigm shifts and thinking as we move into Season 5 to continue our journey. In thi...2023-06-2030 minThe WheelhouseThe Human FactorIt's the season four finale! Penny, Kathy, and Grant review the eight paradigm shifts inherent in the journey toward Accomplishment-Driven Leadership. All roads lead to the Human Factor. 2023-04-1123 minThe WheelhouseAccomplishment-Driven Leaders Embrace Shared Purpose and ResponsibilityGrant, Penny, and Kathy are back again. In this episode, they talk about what it looks like when district leaders embrace shared purpose and responsibility with building leaders. And we're not in any way talking about micromanagement. 2023-04-0428 minThe WheelhouseAccomplishment-Driven Leaders Embrace a Deliberate Change in Destination and CourseIn this episode, Grant and his guests, Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway talk about what it looks like when Accomplishment-Driven Leaders plot a course for a deliberate change in destination. How do they use those arenas? How do they get people ready? How much courage does it take? What does it look like when you are on the journey? 2023-03-2827 minThe WheelhouseThink Adult then Student GrowthAccomplishment-driven leaders understand the layered approach to student achievement. They focus on adult learning as the means to cultivate student growth. In this episode, Grant, Kathy, and Penny explore this paradigm shift in practical everyday terms. 2023-03-2124 minThe WheelhouseAccomplishment-Driven Leaders Cultivate Changes in PracticeIn this episode, we talk about how an accomplishment-driven leader rethinks professional development (learning) moving this away from just an event on a calendar to a specific series of decisions and tools to grow adult capacity realizing the desired change in practice. These accomplisment-drive leaders reacognize the powerful combination of seminar learning, performane learning, and team learning to ensure that educators have the support they need to learn and grow.2023-03-1433 minThe WheelhouseFeedback isn't Enough: Accomplishment-Driven Leaders Think GrowthGrant, Kathy and Penny return to the Wheelhouse to talk about another Accomplishment-Driven Leadership paradigm shift. In this episode, they talk about moving beyond feedback to steering, supporting and expecting growth for all those who are in their charge.2023-03-0728 minThe WheelhouseStep Aside, Buy-In: We're Cultivating Discretionary EffortGrant and his colleagues Kathy Mohney and Penny Brockway continue their conversation about the many paradigm shifts inherent in the journey to be an Accomplishment-Driven Leadership. Third third shift establishes buy-in as just a necessary first step in bring the team along on the journey toward the organization's strategic destination. Accomplishment-Driven Leaders need more than buy-in, they cultivate discretionary effort.2023-02-2824 minThe WheelhouseBeyond Manage and Lead: Think NavigateIn this episode Dr. Chandler and his roundtable guests, Penny Brockway and Katherin Mohney discuss the secon major paradigm shift inherent in the Accomplishment-Driven Leadership journey: moving beyond managing and leading to the idea of navigating the organizationa nd it's people toward the strategic vision. 2023-02-2131 minThe WheelhouseAn ADL Paradigm Shift: All to EachIn this episode, Penny Brockway and Kathy Mohney join Grant Chandler to begin a series of roundtable conversations about the paradigm shifts we must consider as we journey to become an Accomplishment-Driven Leader. Specifically, we talk about the shift that occurs when we move the conversation from all students (do we really mean all or are we ok with just some) to a focus on EACH. Each student with a name, a face, a life. Each student who has a unique identity and set of gifts we need to nurture. 2023-02-1425 minThe WheelhouseAn ADL RoundtableThis season's roundtable discussion featuring podcast host Dr. Grant Chandler and his season four guests, Penny Brockway and Katherin Mohney, begins with a great conversation thinking about the theoretical construct we call "Accomplishment-Driven Leadership." Having explored this concept in season 3, we'll spend season 4 talking about the paradigm shifts we make on our journey to be Accomplishment-Driven Leaders. Let's first take a look at that definition:Accomplishment-Driven Leaders (Chandler 2022) understand how to steer a district, building or classroom closer to its strategic vision. They embrace the responsibility of expecting and ensuring adult-capacity building in all professional...2023-02-0736 min
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And BusinessSPS 181: Ghostwriters, Buying Back Book Rights From Your Publisher & Becoming A Successful Speaker with Grant BaldwinIn this podcast episode, I sit down with Grant Baldwin, the CEO of The Speaker Lab and author of "The Successful Speaker," to talk about hiring a ghostwriter. We dive deep into his experience hiring Jeff Goins as a ghostwriter, the structure of their contract, and whether or not you should consider hiring a ghostwriter for your book.We also discuss how Grant was able to buy back the rights to his book from the publisher, as well as whether or not having a book is necessary to be a successful speaker. Finally, we share the top 3...2022-10-2635 min
The Heat Check PodcastNba Draft Prospect Breakdown, Jaden Ivey Draft Destinations, + Jerami Grant to Portland/7th Pick with GraysonWhoop brings on Grayson to help him Breakdown the top 3 picks in the 2022 Draft, and give insight on where Jaden Ivey may potentially land; finishing with thoughts on the bombshell Jerami Grant trade and how the Blazers go about deciding who to draft at 7. 2022-06-2325 min
The Speaker Lab PodcastHow to Self-Publish a Book in 90 Days with Chandler BoltSo, you want to write a book, but you don’t know where to begin. That’s okay! Look no further.Chandler Bolt leads the organization Self-Publishing School and has helped lead entrepreneurs through the process of bringing their own book to life through self-publishing.His MOVE writing method helps build momentum through a unique checklist process that keeps the light at the end of the tunnel in focus.During this episode, you’ll learn more about why self-publishing can help fast-track the opportunity to diversify revenue streams and provide your audience with a more...2022-03-0134 minThe WheelhouseLooking Forward - Charting a Path to a New DestinationAccomplishment-Driven Leadership will help us maneuver today's challenges in public education.2021-12-1322 minThe WheelhouseAn ADL Action PlanWe conclude the ADL thinking and action regarding a common leadership issue we introduced in the last episode.2021-11-2927 minThe WheelhouseADL in ActionToday, we take a common leadership problem and explore it using the arenas of Accomplishment-Driven Leadership.2021-11-2222 minThe WheelhouseRevisiting a Journey to Accomplishment-Driven LedershipThis episode highlights the journey of one district leader toward Accomplishment-Driven Leadership.2021-11-0937 minThe WheelhouseRealization as an Arena of Accomplishment-Driven LeadershipThis episode explores the fifth arena of Accomplishment-Driven Leadership - Realization.2021-11-0117 minThe WheelhouseContemplation as an Arena of Accomplishment-Driven LeadershipThis episode explores the fourth of five arenas of Accomplishment-Driven Leadership - Contemplation.2021-10-2527 minThe WheelhouseGuidance as an Arena of Accomplishment-Driven LeadershipThis episode explores the third of five arenas of Accomplishment-Driven Leadership - Guidance.2021-10-1831 minThe WheelhousePoise as an Arena of Accomplishment-Driven LeadershipThis episode explores the second of five arenas of Accomplishment-Driven Leadership - POISE.2021-10-1131 minThe WheelhouseCaptainship as an Arena of Accomplishment-Driven LeadershipThis episode explores the first of five arenas of Accomplishment-Driven Leadership - Captainship.2021-10-0420 minThe WheelhouseLeadership for a New EraIn the opening episode of season three, Dr. Chandler discuses the critical role "Accomplishment-Driven Leadership" plays in responding to our current needs and chartering a path forward in the new era of education2021-09-2722 minThe WheelhouseLet's Open Doors, Not Close ThemThis final episode of season two explores the responsibility that we have as educators to ensure that doors are open for each of our students. We have no idea where their life paths will take them. Our job is to open as many opportunities as possible; we must think about how our actions can unintentionally close doors and diminish opportunity.2021-07-0520 minThe WheelhouseUncovering the Silver LiningsHollis Upper Elementary School principal and international consultant, Candice Fowler returns to The Wheelhouse to talk about reflections on the past year and some very important silver linings from an incredibly unforgettable school year!2021-06-2124 minThe WheelhouseExploring BuildershipDr. Robyn Jackson, CEO of Mindsets, Inc., award winning administrator and author of ten books including her latest publication, Stop Leading Start Building: Turn Your School into a Success Story with the People and Resources You Already Have, stops in for a conversation on this episode of The Wheelhouse.2021-06-1424 min