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Getting Unstuck – Cultivating CuriosityBeyond Test Scores: Four Pivots for Educational Leaders to Create Lasting ImpactGuest Lyle Kirtman has been a leadership development consultant for more than 30 years. As CEO, of Future Management Systems Inc., he has worked on developing leaders to increase results for students in 500 school districts in 15 states. Kirtman's focus on innovation in education is a key element of his presentations, keynotes, and publications. His field-based research has already made major contributions to the educational leadership arena through his "7 Competencies for High Performing Leaders," the use of leadership assessments for self-reflection and hiring, and the importance of getting a "C" in compliance to increase focus...
2025-10-1443 minGetting Unstuck – Cultivating CuriositySpark! Let's Develop More Student-Centered SchoolsGuest Dr. Donya Ball is a leader, author, and keynote speaker. She currently serves as superintendent of schools in California. Dr. Ball is a professor of both educational leadership and teacher education and is passionate about studying, writing, and speaking about overcoming leadership hardships. She published her first book of the leadership series, Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership, in 2022, followed by Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet in December 2023. Summary Dr. Donya Bell's journey from studying communications to discovering her passion for education was sparked by her curiosity, cultivated...
2024-02-2047 min
Unlock 360: An LTL PodcastEp. 5: Innovating to Lead & Sustain a Culture of Continuous ImprovementWelcome back to Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Lyle Kirtman, the CEO & Senior Management Consultant at Future Management Systems, and Dr. Cindy Petersen, the Former CEO & Superintendent at Gateway Community Charters. We start the episode by discussing the difference strong leaders make in a school district and the different areas where schools have an opportunity to improve. The conversation then dives into how our guests use data and not perception to help educators be the best they can be so that they can help students be the best they can be. You will...
2023-10-2329 min
Leaders Coaching LeadersWhy Educational Strategies and Student Outcomes are Not in Sync with Lyle KirtmanResearch repeatedly shows that educators spend a lot of time doing activities that do not connect to student outcomes. Not on purpose, but in a world with so many distractions it becomes easy to lose the North Star. In this podcast, author and consultant Lyle Kirtman implores us to shed any projects or behaviors that do not align with our goals for student outcomes. In fact, he stresses that this is imperative if we want to stop the rapid rate of burnout that is impacting schools at all levels. Listeners will get tips on how to talk to data-averse...
2023-09-1840 minUnlock 360: An LTL PodcastEp. 1: Unleashing Leadership: Beyond Titles and RolesWelcome to Unlock 360: An LTL Podcast! In this insightful episode, Wendy York Davoud, the Founder & Systems Improvement Coach of LTL360, leads a conversation with distinguished guests Erin Hagan Cherry, Operations Manager at LTL360, Lyle Kirtman, CEO and Senior Management Consultant at Future Management Systems, and Beth Saunders, Operations Manager at Future Management Systems. The discussion delves into the heart of leadership, emphasizing that anyone can be a leader, regardless of their title. The conversation navigates through various aspects of leadership, from building self-confidence to taking the initiative without waiting for permission. The episode concludes by emphasizing the value of...
2023-08-2837 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Jeff Ikler & Steven Miletto Discuss Knowing Your Purpose and Doing One More - 525
Jeff Ikler & Steven Miletto Discuss Knowing Your Purpose and Doing One More. This is episode 525 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.
Jeff Ikler is Director of Quetico Career and Leadership Coaching, a firm dedicated to helping individuals overcome career issues, and leaders develop sustained changes in their leadership practices and organizations. He received his certificate in coaching from the Coach Training Institute, a firm recognized as one of the leading coach-training organizations in the world. His approach blends data-driven coaching, and consulting informed by working for more than 35 years in the...
2022-12-0834 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Jeff Ikler & Kirsten Richert: Shifting - How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change - 285Kirsten Richert and Jeff Ikler talk with me today about their new book - Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. They also tell us about their audio podcast Getting Unstuck - Shift for Impact. Thanks for listening. Lots to learn. Please feel free to share and subscribe. This is episode 285 of the audio podcast Teaching Learning Leading K12.their Kirsten Richert (KEAR-sten RICK-urt) is an innovation expert who works with leaders on transformational efforts. Kirsten teaches Design Thinking, Communication and Innovation at a number of colleges in the greater NYC area. Her teaching...
2020-03-1444 minGetting Unstuck – Cultivating CuriosityOvercoming Obstacles: Adapting to Protect the Heart of Your IdeaNew ideas are often met with criticism and concern. In this episode, Kirsten and I review a number of strategies individuals and leaders can employ to overcome obstacles to change. Midway through this episode, we talk to author and leadership expert Lyle Kirtman who has worked extensively with business, government, and educational leaders. In this far ranging interview, Lyle explains why change initiatives often fail and explains how leaders can increase the likelihood of change success.
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