From Fail Fests to All the Rest: Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross Embraces the Role of An Imperfect Leader

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Jan 31, 2023 | Podcast

This week, on An Imperfect Leader, Dr. Alena E. Zachery-Ross is my guest. This conversation has it all. We talk about an annual Fail Fest where Alena’s team put a spotlight on actions that fell short. We talk about board relations and how leaders often learn the...

When a Seemingly Small Change Has Huge Consequences – Superintendent of the Year, Rob Clayton

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Jan 24, 2023 | Podcast

This week on An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, Dr. Rob Clayton is my guest. As superintendent of the Warren County Public Schools in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Rob has seen a 25% growth in students, which now number about 18,000 in grades pre-K through...

A New Superintendent’s Perspective on Helping a Teacher with a Difficult Parent – David Geurin

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Jan 17, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode of an Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action, David Geurin is my guest. David is in his first year as Superintendent of Fair Play School District in Southwest Missouri. His After Action Review topic is one leaders in ANY field have to...

ThoughtExchange CEO, Dave MacLeod, Epitomizes Human-Centered Leadership (and Advises Us How to Ask the Right Question!)

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Jan 6, 2023 | Podcast

In this episode of An Imperfect Leader, Dave MacLeod is my guest. Dave is NOT a superintendent, but he and the company he leads, ThoughtExchange, have helped superintendents across the nation harvest the wisdom of their communities to make better decisions. During the...

Bryan Luizzi and How His Insights from Finland Became Best Practices in the Superintendency

by APC Leadership Collaborative | Jan 3, 2023 | Podcast

I almost called this episode What’s More Valuable Than Mithril? This Episode with Bryan Luizzi. I resisted because of the obvious Lord of the Rings reference, and how it might resonate with a very select group of leaders! This episode is a terrific one. We talk...