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Are you an educator who is currently feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or wondering if you can continue to do this work? Visualize yourself back in the interview chair. You were genuine, sincere and full of passion. You convinced a group of people that you were the best person for the job and you believed it. That is the real you. Join Jimmy Casas, educator, speaker, and best-selling author as he takes you back to the interview chair to remind you of why you wanted to become an educator. If you are ready to reflect on the role you play in impacting the culture and climate in your school, this podcast is for you!
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Episode 143: In this episode, Jimmy walks through a real scenario, four common ways leaders mishandle it, and the five-part Managing Complex Conversations framework from Recalibrate the Culture that helps leaders address behavior with care, clarity, and follow-through.
Episode 142: What if the most effective behavior intervention starts with the adults? Jimmy revisits the four core principles of Culturize as a behavior framework for educators and shares two free tools at jimmycasas.com/culture to move from reflection to action.
Episode 141: In this episode, Jimmy discusses the importance of hope, resilience, and intentionality in education. Focusing on the 4th Core Principle of Culturize, Merchant of Hope, he shares practical habits for teachers to foster a positive culture, maintain high standards, and support both students and colleagues.
Episode 140: In this episode, Dr. Adam Drummond-Konopasek and Danny Drummond Konopasek discuss their book 'When All Means All' and explore strategies for creating inclusive, engaging, and supportive school environments that foster belonging for all students and staff.
Episode 139: This powerful conversation with Craig Woodall explores grief, resilience, and what it means to face what we cannot fix. After losing his brother on 9/11, Craig shares how he learned to stand in the storm, and lead with greater empathy and understanding.
Key Takeaways From Episode 139
Your “level 10” might not be mine, but it still matters.
The storm doesn’t disappear, but you learn how to stand in it.
Leadership changes when you stop asking, “How do I fix this?” and start asking, “What else is going on?”