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Get LitGET LIT E469 with JASON SCHNEIDERTime to talk with another rock journo compatriot of mine, Jason Schneider. You might know him as co-author of the legendary rock epic Have Not Been The Same (with Ian A.D. Jack and Michael Barclay). He's here to talk about his latest, That Gun in Your Hand: The Strange Saga of 'Hey Joe' and Popular Music's History of Violence.
2025-11-1030 min
ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey PodcastEpisode Steve Kasper (468): Metro Division. PWHL Team names.We're starting think about the season which is only 3 weeks away. We have a quick, less than thorough review of the Metro division and just provide updates on our lives and talk about the beautiful September weather. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player Steve Kasper News McDavid sounds positive about re-signing next summer. https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/season-preview/connor-mcdavid-factors-for-long-term-future-in-edmonton Adam Larsson signs 4 year deal with Kraken Leafs bring in Paccioretty on PTO LeBrun on Stamkos leaving Lightning - https://w...
2024-09-161h 03
Matters of PrincipalMaking Principles MatterThis week, in our final podcast of Matters of Principal, we discuss key principles that we think school leaders always need to keep in mind. We explore how to treat all stakeholders; the meaning of servant leadership; working with people and not through them; and, remembering to celebrate improvement and success. It is fitting to conclude our final podcast with thoughts on these key principles.
2022-06-1620 minMatters of PrincipalPrincipals' Personal WellnessThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we focus on principals themselves, specifically on their personal wellness. The podcast splits the discussion into two parts: home life and school life. For both, we explore strategies that a principal should keep in mind to remain well; to establish work/home balance; and, to lead effectively on a daily basis.
2022-06-0128 minMatters of PrincipalTransitioning to Next YearThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss balancing key immediate needs with longer term planning as end of the school year approaches. The discussion focuses on various changes in all types of staffing that inevitably occur at this time of year; enrolment planning including placement meetings and special needs considerations; timetabling and scheduling thoughts; and, budget considerations to keep the school in good financial shape for the fall ahead.
2022-05-1936 minMatters of PrincipalEQAO - Assessing the AssessmentThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we talk about the EQAO Assessment as it makes its return to Ontario schools this spring. Our discussion focuses on: the attitude of not just the principal, but of all stakeholders, the positives and negatives of the assessment, as well as important changes for this year. Perhaps this year’s approach might shape the format for EQAO in years to come.
2022-05-0933 minMatters of PrincipalCultivating Community - Part 2 - Outside the BoardThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss key resources and supports from outside the school board. These outside resources include: the Community Liaison Officer (used both proactively and in response to situations), School Field Trips and Presenters/Activities co-ordinated by the school. We discuss the implication of board and non-board excursions and presenters as well as the importance of equity, curriculum and risk management connections when planning such school events.
2022-04-2031 minMatters of PrincipalCultivating Community - Part 1 - Within The BoardThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss how a principal accesses and utilizes key supports within the school board. We focus on four key areas of support available to school leaders: Legal Consultation, Communications, Safe Schools and the Special Education school team. Impactful school leadership involves knowing not only when supports are required, but also how to access them.
2022-04-0530 minMatters of PrincipalStaffing - Completing the Framework - Part 2This week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we continue the discussion regarding the school leader’s decisions around the staffing process. We look closely at factors such as staff preferences and abilities; aligning staff with the needs of the school; and, gaining or losing staff members during the transfer process. Once again, we speak to being transparent and timely in communicating with staff, as well as being honest with your own principal colleagues throughout the entire staffing process.
2022-03-1723 minMatters of PrincipalStaffing - Part 1 - Creating the FrameworkThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss the school leader’s decisions around the staffing process. Little else impacts teaching and learning more so than staffing decisions. The discussion focuses on setting the scene for staffing season, as well as exploring the principal’s thought process around transparency and communication and how the needs of the overall school must always come first in the process.
2022-03-0425 minMatters of PrincipalCrisis Management - Leading Through CovidThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we continue our discussion on crisis management and leading through Covid-19 in the school setting. The discussion focuses on lessons learned over the past two years, unprecedented challenges that are presented in schools today and moving forward throughout the balance of the school year. The steps forward require principals to focus on what they can control, while working with stakeholders to positively adapt to the things they cannot control.
2022-02-1731 minMatters of PrincipalCrisis Management - CommunicationThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss crisis management in the school setting with a focus on the importance of clear communication. We explore three types of crises: a traumatic event affecting a stakeholder, an immediate school-based event and effects from a community or world event. Each type of crisis requires timely, compassionate and concise communication and monitoring from the principal.
2022-02-0129 minMatters of PrincipalAddressing Conflict - Pt 2This week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we look specifically at conflict between parents and principal, as well as conflict between staff and principal. We explore the need to be calm, caring and competent while developing a plan for success with parents. We also emphasize the need to handle any conflict with discretion while being supportive of staff members. Lastly, we summarize key areas where staff find dissatisfaction with administration and how to avoid these situations.
2022-01-1931 minMatters of PrincipalAddressing Conflict - Part 1Our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, returns with the new year and this week we focus on Addressing Conflict in the school setting. Specifically, we focus on the Principal’s Attitude or Mindset, the Principal’s Game Plan or Strategy and, lastly, on Overall Keys and Steps to Conflict Resolution. Within each of these sections we also take a look at common pitfalls for the principal to avoid.
2022-01-0532 minMatters of PrincipalRefocusing and ReflectingThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we focus on reflecting and refocusing as principals approach the holidays. Specifically, we discuss celebrating successes and acknowledging efforts (what and how); planning for personal time over the break; and, positively reflecting on the year and refocusing, moving forward. Happy Holidays to all educators and school leaders!
2021-12-1506 minMatters of PrincipalEngaging EveryoneThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss the engagement of all staff and the effect it has on the implementation of the school plan. Specifically, we centre the discussion on the principal’s attitude and approach toward staff; staff empowerment and accountability; and, how the hesitancy of some staff to engage impacts all staff. The principal’s role is key to providing the right balance of pressure and support for each staff member.
2021-12-0228 minMatters of PrincipalMonitoring the PlanThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss how school leaders effectively monitor the implementation and growth of the school plan. We focus the discussion on academic monitoring including student engagement, mental health monitoring of students and staff, equity considerations and the important roles that both qualitative and quantitative data play in the monitoring process.
2021-11-1731 minMatters of PrincipalDeveloping a PlanThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss the development of the school plan. We focus our discussion on key pieces to the plan: Academics, including numeracy and literacy, Mental Health for students and staff, as well as Equity considerations within the learning environment. Emphasis is also placed on the notion that the school plan moves the vision for the school into the stage of becoming ‘actionable’, laying the foundation for all the items that staff and students do to achieve success.
2021-11-0322 minMatters of PrincipalRefining a VisionThis week, in our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, we discuss how the principal works with the staff to establish an overall vision for the school moving forward. Specifically, we explore ensuring genuine inclusivity among staff members; establishing and supporting the leadership team; sharing and selling the refined vision with all staff; and, defining expectations that lead to commitment and collaboration from all.
2021-10-2121 minMatters of PrincipalEstablishing PresenceThis week, our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, looks at the idea of establishing presence as a school leader. It is very important that all stakeholders get a clear sense of what you stand for, both as a principal and as a person. We discuss the importance of exuding a sense of calm; being fair and consistent; and, being supportive of staff, ‘having their backs’ and honouring agreed upon timelines.
2021-10-0723 minMatters of PrincipalGain PerspectiveThis week, our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, explores the idea of gaining perspective or the ‘lay of the land’ in the school setting. In doing so we discuss specifically the importance of being visible and approachable; of seeking to understand others through looking and listening; of gaining understanding through talking and feedback; and, respecting past accomplishments while focusing on the future.
2021-09-2322 minMatters of PrincipalRole RecognitionWelcome back to another school year and to our twice monthly series, Matters of Principal, designed for school principals to help support them in this very exciting and challenging leadership role in education. This week we discuss the importance of building and nurturing relationships. In doing so we explore the importance of first impressions; defining who you are and what you stand for; observing and seeing things through a new lens; and, embracing life in the fish bowl. The keys for success, really, are to be visible, consistent and lead with integrity.
2021-09-0827 min
Affective Leadership - Positivity Promotes ProductivityMoral LeadershipThis week’s podcast welcomes David Michels from Bain & Company, a global management consulting firm. David works with executive teams of multi-national companies on leadership, transformation, and strategy related topics. He recently wrote a compelling article, The Return of Moral Leadership, and he will be discussing different aspects of the connection between morality and leadership.
2021-04-1942 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes ProductivityLapses in Leadership - Part 2This week’s podcast continues our look at some of the key reasons and omissions that frequently hinder successful leadership initiatives. In Part 2, we focus on the causes and impact of mismanagement of time and poor personnel decisions. These two important topics highlight that leaders need to routinely make optimal use of their time, and allocate a considerable amount of this time on the recruiting, hiring, and promoting of the best employees for their company.
2021-04-1223 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes ProductivityLapses in Leadership - Part 1This week’s podcast switches our vantage point, as instead of looking at what leaders should do, we explore some of the key reasons and omissions that frequently derail leadership initiatives. In Part 1, we focus on personal and professional exclusion, poor communication and the failure to clarify goals and how to avoid these missteps. Our examples show that leaders need to be inclusive, strong communicators, and clearly focused to sustain success in the organization.
2021-04-0523 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes ProductivityLeadership Blueprint - The ProcessThis week’s podcast concludes our discussion around the Leadership Blueprint focusing on the final stage, the process. The process includes two key components of encouraging employee growth and celebrating successes and accomplishments within the organization. Affective leaders know that these components, when aligned with the organization’s goals and vision, help motivate the team to strive and move forward.
2021-03-2915 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes ProductivityLeadership Blueprint - The PeopleThis week’s podcast continues our discussion around the Leadership Blueprint focusing on the third stage, the people. This stage explores assembling a team; assuming different roles with the team; and, monitoring the impact of the change process. Affective leaders know that it is working with people effectively that ultimately makes change happen in the organization.
2021-03-2216 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes ProductivityLeadership Blueprint - The PlanThis week’s podcast continues our discussion around the Leadership Blueprint focusing on the second stage, the plan. The plan includes the two very important components of first, laying the foundation with the team, and then, initiating the change required for future success. Affective leaders know that developing a specific and coherent plan is essential for overall improvement for the team and the organization.
2021-03-1523 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes ProductivityLeadership Blueprint - The ConnectionsThis week’s podcast continues the discussion around the Leadership Blueprint focusing on the first stage, the connections. These connections with the group include: establishing one’s identity; seeking understanding; and, building credibility. Affective leaders know that focusing on each of these connections helps establish a foundation for future success with employees and the organization as a whole.
2021-03-0822 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes ProductivityLeadership Blueprint - The OverviewToday’s podcast begins a series this month that will focus on the concept of a Leadership Blueprint, or a plan for success within the organization. We have very much focused on the ‘whys’ of leadership in previous podcasts and now, we go deeper by exploring the ‘hows’ of leading affectively. In this overview podcast we discuss the key components for success, as together they form the basis of a quality Leadership Blueprint.
2021-03-0122 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Sustainable SuccessThis month we welcomed to the podcast Garth Cressman, CEO of Walter Fedy and AEC in Kitchener, Ontario, Dave Yonkman, president of DYS Media in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Bruce Fikowski, the founder and CEO of Get Assist Inc., in Calgary, Alberta. Their commitment to embracing change and challenges; prioritizing structure; encouraging collaboration; assuming reasonable risk; and, providing both practical and emotional support sustains organizational success and demonstrates affective leadership in action.
2021-02-2222 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys of Situational LeadershipOur latest podcast continues the series that welcomes leaders of the most successful small to medium size companies across North America. We continue to discuss different key aspects of affective leadership through their insights and experiences. Today’s guest is Bruce Fikowski, the founder and CEO of Get Assist Inc., in Calgary, Alberta. Bruce will be discussing his five keys to situational leadership.
2021-02-1537 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Setting the StandardOur latest podcast continues the series that welcomes leaders of the most successful small to medium size companies across North America. We continue to explore different key aspects of affective leadership through their stories, insights, and experiences. Today’s guest is Dave Yonkman, president of DYS Media in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dave will be discussing his five keys to setting the standard as an affective leader.
2021-02-0829 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Adaptable LeadershipOur latest podcast continues our series that welcomes leaders of the most successful small to medium size companies across North America. We continue to discuss different key aspects of affective leadership through their insights and experiences. Today’s guest is Garth Cressman, CEO of WalterFedy and AEC, a leading integrated architecture and engineering firm, in Kitchener, Ontario. Garth will be discussing his five keys to adaptable leadership.
2021-02-0137 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Personal Fulfillment and Professional GrowthThis month, we welcomed to the podcast @Shawn Burcham, the founder and CEO of PSFbrands in Holts Summit, Missouri, @Jevon McCormick, president and CEO of Scribe Media in Austin, Texas and @Mike Otis, the founder and president of Double O Company in Byron Center, Michigan. Their commitment to providing servant leadership; facilitating communication effectively; modelling positivity; embracing company core values; and, conveying genuine humanity all exemplified affective leadership in action.
2021-01-2529 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Aligning Employee Well-Being with Corporate GrowthThis week’s podcast continues the series that welcomes leaders of the most successful small to medium size companies across North America. Key aspects of affective leadership are explored through their experiences and expertise. Today’s guest is Mike Otis, the founder and president of Double O Company in Byron Center, Michigan. Mike will be discussing his five keys to aligning employee well- being with corporate growth.
2021-01-1835 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Exemplifying Servant LeadershipThis week’s podcast continues the series that welcomes leaders of the most successful small to medium size companies across North America. We are pleased to discuss their insights on different aspects of affective leadership. Today’s guest is JeVon McCormick, president and CEO of Scribe Media in Austin, Texas. JeVon will be discussing his five keys that exemplify servant leadership within the organization.
2021-01-1136 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Establishing a Positive and Productive CultureToday’s podcast is the first in a series that will welcome leaders of the most successful small to medium size companies across North America. These leaders will share their insights on many different aspects of affective leadership. Today’s guest is Shawn Burcham, the founder and CEO of PSFbrands in Holts Summit, Missouri. Shawn will be discussing his five keys to establishing a positive and productive culture.
2021-01-0435 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Steps to Recharging the BatteryWith the holidays on the doorstep after a challenging year, we felt it would be the perfect time to talk about the affective leader’s own mental health and wellness. This week we consider how the leader replenishes and recharges and looks ahead to success in the coming year, by: taking time to decompress, enjoying guilty pleasures, reflecting positively, planning for post-Covid-19, and pondering upcoming challenges. Enjoying the holiday this year will be key to well- being and success in the coming year.
2020-12-2819 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Achieving BalanceEstablishing a workable balance between being engaged effectively at work and invested supportively at home is important for today’s workers, especially during a pandemic. This week we explore five keys to achieving this balance: establishing a plan, living in the moment, respecting others’ lived experiences, accepting occasional outliers, and impacting the greater community. Affective leaders know how to encourage and support employees in seeking a work-home balance.
2020-12-1422 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Fostering ResilienceAffective leaders understand that the resilience of employees is an integral part of positive mental health and well-being. This week we focus on five keys to fostering resilience: conveying a growth mindset, staying the course, learning from mistakes, embracing change enthusiastically, and fostering resilient teams. Strengthening the resilience of employees enhances the health and success of the overall organization.
2020-12-0724 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Workplace WellnessWith the challenges posed by the pandemic and the holidays fast approaching, there is no time like the present to discuss workplace wellness. This week we introduce wellness in five key areas: demonstrating compassion, developing resilience, creating the optimal work environment, encouraging home/work balance, and modeling healthy leadership and self-care. Affective leaders know that well-being in the workplace leads to positive employee morale and sustained success in the organization.
2020-11-3023 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Embracing ComplementsAffective leaders ensure that organizational decisions are seen and discussed through a variety of highly informed lenses. This week we look at five keys to embracing complementary teams: being open to change, creating a culture of inclusion, defining professional and personal lines, establishing fluid team composition, and unifying the exit message. Embracing complements pulls different lenses into focus and brings people and ideas together in meeting organizational goals.
2020-11-2320 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Earning AutonomyAffective leaders provide not only the means for employees to have the latitude to make decisions, but also the tools to help them succeed. This week we look at five keys to earning greater autonomy: defining boundaries, establishing common direction, initiating top down discussions, clarifying the definition of autonomy, and earning project specific autonomy. Once autonomy is established and supported, greater success is possible for both the employee and the organization.
2020-11-1616 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Cultivating CommitmentAffective leaders realize that cultivating a deep sense of commitment among personnel strengthens the overall organization. This week we explore key methods for cultivating this important level of commitment: raising overall expectations, balancing pressure and support, keeping the big picture in view, dispensing genuine praise, and valuing performance over politics. Commitment needs to be firmly established and then nurtured over time, to ensure sustained success in the organization.
2020-11-0918 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Steps to Empowering EmployeesEstablishing and maintaining high expectations while supporting employees in the pursuit of greater responsibility is key to the development of the individual and the organization. Affective leaders empower employees in several important ways: create a culture of commitment, encourage ownership of a task, offer fluid growth experiences, promote ‘grow and go’ opportunities, and value complementary teams and different perspectives.
2020-11-0220 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Establishing AuthorityPositional Authority exists for any leader in any organization. By making people feel respected, valued and heard, affective leaders also bring Relational Authority to the table. This week we discuss how affective leaders can develop relational authority across their organization: respecting your predecessor, conveying competence, walking the talk, admitting errors, and managing a crisis. Ensuring leaders understand the potential impact of both types of authority is critical for positive outcomes in the organization.
2020-10-2617 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Criteria for Sharing InformationAffective leaders understand that there are times when either spoken or written communication is more advantageous when communicating in the workplace. This week we consider spoken and written communication in five key areas: sharing professional information, following up meetings, responding to disconnects, addressing performance concerns, and supporting personal issues. The particulars of a given situation dictate which combination of spoken and written communication will be most effective.
2020-10-1917 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Aligning Intent and ImpactAffective leaders know that ensuring people receive a message the way it is intended is a key component of successful communication within the organization. This week we discuss five ways of aligning intent and impact when messaging: refining your delivery, monitoring the message, routinely restating information, addressing misalignments, and prioritizing concerns. Being aware of both the message and the recipient at all times is crucial to positive, effective communication.
2020-10-1226 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Better CommunicationAffective leaders recognize the importance of having a strong communication network across the entire organization, and it all starts with the leader reaching out. This week we outline five key items to consider: quality of communication, a message’s intent vs. impact, spoken words, written words, and relational vs. positional authority. Affective leaders know that establishing and maintaining a strong communication network is critical to organizational success.
2020-10-0522 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Better OpticsHow people see, hear, and interpret what the leader says has a profound impact on the whole organization. This week we explore optics in five key areas: the power of precedents, recognizing different lenses, understanding the need for transparency, buying time (reflecting) as opposed to waffling (avoidance), and the existing in the fishbowl nature of the workplace. Affective leaders are not only aware of the impact of optics, but also realize the need to use optics to their advantage.
2020-09-2821 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Better UnderstandingAffective leaders know that understanding what makes people tick is time well spent in developing the organization. Five key areas of understanding are explored in today’s podcast: discussing life experiences, recognizing people’s motivations, being emotionally intelligent, sharing vulnerability, and identifying ‘go to’ people. The more a leader understands everyone at work, the more committed people will be both to their specific job and to the overall organization.
2020-09-2123 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Keys to Conveying Realistic OptimismRealistic Optimism is the balance between conveying the facts presented, while also communicating an assured path forward amid challenges faced within an organization. Affective leaders show their realistic optimism in a variety of ways: providing an honest assessment of the current situation, balancing facts vs. emotions, conveying a sense of collective ownership, communicating effectively, and celebrating incremental successes. This week’s podcast explores these key components and how they help empower an organization to meet challenges effectively.
2020-09-1423 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Steps to Establishing a Positive PresenceEstablishing a positive presence is a key component of Affective Leadership. Affective leaders recognize the profound impact they make by what they say and do each day. They focus on being visible and approachable, modeling quality interactions, exuding quiet confidence, projecting realistic optimism, and conveying capability. This week’s podcast explores how these components help establish a positive presence in the workplace.
2020-09-0718 minAffective Leadership - Positivity Promotes Productivity5 Guiding Principles of Affective LeadershipAffective leadership is all about working with people, not through them or around them. It encourages employee input and enhances organizational output. Affective leaders trigger long-term commitment from staff rather than simply short-term compliance. Such long term commitment helps develop both the employee and the leader alike and sustains and strengthens the organization as a whole.
2020-08-3113 min
Bricker by Bricker - The Parents and Education PartnershipBack to School - 2020 PT 2Recently, guidelines for the return to school in Ontario have been presented by the government. These guidelines provide stringent cleaning measures, social distancing recommendations, screening procedures and steps for contact tracing. However, it is the size of the cohorts that have many parents up in arms. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol are once again joined by retired principal, Jack Barclay to discuss the guidelines as parents face the decision whether or not to return to school.
2020-08-2134 minBricker by Bricker - The Parents and Education PartnershipBack to School 2020As we begin our last month before students return to school, many parents are anxious about what this school year will look like and the safety measures that will be put in place to protect their children. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol are joined by retired elementary principal, Jack Barclay as they discuss the recommendations of medical professionals, the safety measures that should be in place and suggestions for families to assist preparing their children for back to school in 2020.
2020-08-0937 minBricker by Bricker - The Parents and Education PartnershipA Safe and Nurturing School No child can be expected to produce their best academic results, if they are feeling anxious and afraid before, during, or after school. In today’s podcast, elementary school administrator, Jack Barclay, shares some key insights that help establish and maintain a safe and nurturing school environment.
2019-03-1828 min