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  • The Final Pause: Prioritizing Your Break Before the School Year

    The Final Pause: Prioritizing Your Break Before the School Year
    2025/08/15
    The new school year is right around the corner, and the temptation to dive into preparations is strong. However, this episode of 'Your Morning Boost' emphasizes a different approach: taking one last, intentional break. Learn why prioritizing your well-being, recharging your batteries, and focusing on yourself are not luxuries but necessities for effective and sustainable leadership. Discover practical ways to disconnect, reflect, and prepare to show up as your best self for the year ahead.

    Highlights:
    • Intentional Disconnection: The importance of consciously stepping away from school-related tasks and emails for a full mental reset.
    • Recharging Activities: Engaging in hobbies, spending time in nature, or enjoying moments with loved ones that genuinely replenish your spirit.
    • Physical Wellness: Prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and exercise as foundational elements for mental and emotional resilience.
    • Mindful Reflection: Taking time to reflect on your intentions and desired mindset for the new school year without the pressure of detailed planning.
    Listen in to learn how a final pause can help you start the school year with readiness and purpose, not exhaustion.

    Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by AWB Education and Grundmeyer Leader Search.Find out more about how they can help you: awbeducation.org grundmeyerleadersearch.com
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    5 分
  • Welcoming New Students: A Proactive Approach

    Welcoming New Students: A Proactive Approach
    2025/08/14
    The new school year is on the horizon, and with it comes the exciting challenge of welcoming new move-in students. In this episode of 'Your Morning Boost,' we delve into proactive strategies for school leaders to ensure these students have a smooth and supportive transition from day one. We explore how to go beyond a simple welcome and create systems that help new students feel seen, connected, and ready to thrive in their new environment.

    Highlights:
    • Early Orientation: The importance of holding a dedicated orientation session for new students before the rest of the student body returns.
    • Peer Buddies: Assigning a student "welcome committee" or peer buddy to help new students navigate the social and physical landscape of the school.
    • Seamless Administration: Ensuring all enrollment, scheduling, and logistical details are handled efficiently to prevent first-day stress.
    • Teacher Preparedness: Providing teachers with brief profiles on new students to help personalize their welcome and support.
    • Ongoing Support: The value of scheduling follow-up meetings with new students and their families to ensure a successful integration.
    Listen in to learn how to transform a potentially overwhelming experience into a strong foundation for academic and social success.

    Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by AWB Education and Grundmeyer Leader Search.Find out more about how they can help you: awbeducation.org grundmeyerleadersearch.com
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    4 分
  • Beyond the Welcome - Integrating New Staff with Intention

    Beyond the Welcome - Integrating New Staff with Intention
    2025/08/13

    Highlights:

    • Rethinking Introductions: Moving past the "stand and introduce yourself" format to more personal, engaging methods.
    • The Power of Mentorship: Assigning a "buddy" to new staff members to provide immediate support and connection.
    • Personalized Welcome Resources: Creating thoughtful welcome packets that go beyond HR paperwork to include fun facts and local tips.
    • Engaging Activities: Using low-pressure team-building activities to help new and veteran staff connect.
    • Continuous Celebration: Subtle ways to make new staff feel seen and appreciated throughout the year.

    Listen in to learn how to make your new staff feel like they truly belong from the very start.

    Learn more about our sponsors at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com.
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    5 分
  • Beyond the Bulletin - Making Preservice Meetings a Boost, Not a Bore

    Beyond the Bulletin - Making Preservice Meetings a Boost, Not a Bore
    2025/08/12
    As a new school year approaches, we're tackling a common challenge: making preservice meetings engaging, inspiring, and truly beneficial for staff. In this episode, we explore strategies to transform those typically dull sessions into dynamic, value-driven experiences. The key is to move from passive listening to active learning. We discuss incorporating collaborative activities, infusing inspiration by connecting professional development to student success, and breaking up the monotony with variety and movement. The episode emphasizes the importance of respecting staff's time and providing actionable takeaways they can use immediately. By making preservice week engaging and purposeful, you are setting a positive tone for the entire school year and investing in your team's enthusiasm and effectiveness. Learn more about our sponsors at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com.
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    5 分
  • The Power of Better Than That Going Above and Beyond

    The Power of Better Than That Going Above and Beyond
    2025/08/12
    In this episode, we reflect on the profound impact we can have when we choose to do more than the bare minimum and commit to going above and beyond. We share a powerful story originally told by Kevin Elko about a young boy named Jacob and the life-changing actions of a fire chief and his team.This story serves as a reminder that the moments where our actions truly impact others aren't always planned or convenient. It's about recognizing that every interaction, every decision, and every supportive word carries the potential for immense impact. The episode is a call for school leaders to embrace a mindset of "doing better than that" every day, creating a ripple effect of positive change in their communities and leaving a legacy far greater than any task list. Learn more about our sponsors at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com.
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    11 分
  • Boost Bundle - 8-2 thru 8-8

    Boost Bundle - 8-2 thru 8-8
    2025/08/08

    In this special recap episode, we dive into the Fitting Five, a collection of valuable articles designed for modern school leaders. We'll explore four key topics: the growing influence of AI on student connection and the need to prioritize authentic relationships; how to be a proactive, purpose-driven leader by taking control of your day; shifting student motivation through a policy of reassessment over simple redos; and why Contextual Intelligence (CQ) is the most valuable skill for leaders in the age of AI, surpassing traditional IQ and EQ.This episode is packed with inspiration to help you lead with purpose, clarity, and genuine human connection in a rapidly changing world.

    Learn more about our sponsors at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com.

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    Learn more about our sponsors at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com.
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    22 分
  • Beyond the 3 Rs Building Non-Cognitive Skills for Student Success

    Beyond the 3 Rs Building Non-Cognitive Skills for Student Success
    2025/08/08

    In this episode, we're diving into a powerful topic inspired by Dr. Brian Davidson's work on non-cognitive skills. We'll explore why factors like grit, self-discipline, and resilience are just as important as traditional academic knowledge (the 3 Rs). Research from experts like Angela Duckworth and Martin Seligman shows that self-discipline is a better predictor of academic success than IQ.We'll discuss why, despite this growing body of evidence, our education system has largely focused on cognitive skills. This episode is a call to action to take a more holistic approach to education. What if we had classes designed to explicitly build self-motivation, perseverance, and resilience? Join us as we explore the transformational power of cultivating these "it" factors in our students to prepare them not just for academic achievement, but for success in life.

    You can read the article that inspired this episode here: https://www.creativitypost.com/article/lets_start_teaching_the_skills_that_matter_most

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    4 分
  • Beyond IQ and EQ The Power of Contextual Intelligence (CQ)

    Beyond IQ and EQ The Power of Contextual Intelligence (CQ)
    2025/08/07

    In this episode, we continue our monthly deep dive into the Fitting Five, focusing on a thought-provoking article that redefines what it means to be a truly effective leader in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. We'll be exploring why the classic combination of IQ and EQ is no longer enough and introducing a new, critical form of intelligence that is becoming the ultimate differentiator for success: Contextual Intelligence, or CQ.With AI handling data and routine tasks, the most valuable human skill is shifting. CQ is the ability to understand the bigger picture, read the unwritten rules, and apply knowledge in a way that is deeply relevant to a specific environment. For a school leader, this means making decisions that are not just correct on paper but are also sensitive and effective in practice, reminding us that the most valuable form of leadership will always be uniquely and profoundly human.

    You can read the article that inspired this episode here: https://www.fastcompany.com/91349501/in-the-age-of-ai-iq-and-eq-are-no-longer-enough-heres-why

    Learn more about our sponsors at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-morning-boost--6612702/support.

    Learn more about our sponsors at awbeducation.org and grundmeyerleadersearch.com.
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    5 分