Surround yourself with people who challenge you.
Get comfortable being uncomfortable. It’s a saying you’ve likely heard before, and one that today’s guest says applies to being a Superintendent. As an educator for 29 years, Deanna (Dede) Ashby, recently retired Superintendent of Hopkins County Schools joins Janet again to share how she helps others develop a vision and mission that leaves a huge impact on their community. Listen as Dede explains why it’s important to have the right people around you and stay grounded as a Superintendent.
This episode answers questions such as:
- Why is it necessary to constantly evolve?
- What is the most important aspect of leading a team?
- How can we stay grounded as Superintendents and leaders in education?
Featured Episode Resources
AYP | EDUCATION WILL NEVER LOOK THE SAME
When we are faced with change we have an opportunity to respond with creative solutions. Today, our guest shares how her organization is inspired to navigate change by the vision: one team, one mission, one community. Listen as Deanna and our host discuss how this district has become more than just a part of their community, and the deeper connections they’ve made as a result.
9P | LEADING CHANGE
It is important for leaders to model the way when it comes to change. Change is easier to later manage, when leaders transparently communicate the why for change. How will it benefit the team? How will it benefit each team member?
SE | WHAT IS BOLD LEADERSHIP?
As society evolves, education is always needed to transform to help students prepare for the workforce. Equally so, this evolution creates demand for leaders to respond and empower people on their teams to make a bigger impact. The type of leadership required today looks different than it did a decade ago.
9P | EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM THE INSIDE OUT
The foundation of service excellence begins before customers ever contact the organization. To consistently provide service that goes above and beyond customer expectations, organizations should define what they stand for and how they want to interact with those they serve and with each other.
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june 2023
12jun2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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Join a professional learning cohort with Huron Studer Education. Engage with role-alike colleagues to learn with a skilled coach about important topics for your
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Join a professional learning cohort with Huron Studer Education. Engage with role-alike colleagues to learn with a skilled coach about important topics for your development and your organization’s success. Join a quarterly session of just-in-time learning for the key challenges of those in your role, expand your leadership toolkit, and meet some dedicated colleagues along the way.
As you reflect on the 2022-2023 school year, what impact did your efforts have on the climate and culture of your district? How would you know? Learn with colleagues about effective ways to review and analyze data to know your impact.
Host: Amy Fowler
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(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
26jun2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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july 17, 2023 2:00 pmjuly 24, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 7, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 21, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
july 2023
17jul2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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july 24, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 7, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 21, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
24jul2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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august 7, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 21, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
august 2023
07aug2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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august 21, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
21aug2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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september 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
september 2023
11sep2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
september 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
25sep2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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october 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
october 2023
09oct2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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october 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
30oct2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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november 13, 2023 2:00 pm
november 2023
13nov2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
Event Details
Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
Event Details
Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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