Accelerate Your Performance Podcast

In Accelerate Your Performance, Continuous Improvement, Engagement, Leadership Fundamentals, New Jersey, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Systems Alignment

Posted July 21, 2025

EP398: Build Trust Between Boards and Superintendents

In the second part of a two-episode series, Dr. Janet Pilcher continues her conversation with Superintendent Rashon Hasan about building powerful, transparent relationships between school boards and superintendents.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Continuous Improvement, Engagement, Measurement and Analysis, New Jersey, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Systems Alignment

Posted July 14, 2025

EP397: Achieve Sustainable Impact with Rounding and Surveys

In the first part of a two-episode series, Dr. Janet Pilcher welcomes Superintendent Rashon Hasan of Plainfield Public Schools. With a unique background spanning education and business, Rashon shares how rounding has become a cornerstone of his leadership, building trust and continuous engagement across his district.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Cultural Transformation, Employee Engagement, Organizational Transformation, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Recruit and Retain, South Dakota

Posted July 7, 2025

EP396: Elevate School Culture Through Appreciation

Principal Jeannie Clark and second-grade teacher Ms. Laressa Finney share how Francis Case Elementary is taking gratitude to the next level.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Continuous Improvement, Leadership Fundamentals, Podcast, Strategy and Innovation

Posted June 30, 2025

EP395: Imperfect Leaders, Powerful Lessons

It's one thing to acknowledge outcomes that miss the mark; it's quite another to intentionally transform them into rich learning opportunities. Listen as Dr. Peter Stiepleman, leadership coach and retired superintendent, shares with Dr. Janet Pilcher the foundational principle of his podcast: the importance of reflective practice.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Leadership Development, Leadership Fundamentals, Partner Recognition, Podcast, South Dakota, Systems Alignment

Posted June 23, 2025

EP394: Strengthen Your District with Rounding and Recognition

What if two simple practices could significantly improve your district's culture? Tune in as Superintendent Kevin Case of Douglas School District joins Dr. Janet Pilcher to discuss the impact of intentional rounding and heartfelt recognition.

By Studer Education

In Accelerate Your Performance, Illinois, Leadership Development, Leadership Fundamentals, Partner Recognition, Podcast, Systems Alignment

Posted June 16, 2025

EP393: Empowered Leaders and Aligned Values

What inspires the Glencoe School District to keep working toward excellence every day? For Superintendent Dr. Catherine Wang, it all comes back to the students.

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