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Learn From Lived Experiences - Part 2

2026-10-0515:42

Every leader brings their own story to the table because leadership is shaped by lived experiences. These experiences influence how leaders lead, connect with others, and influence the culture of an organization. Lived experiences (both personal and professional) can help leaders understand the people they serve and lead with greater purpose, authenticity, and empathy. In the last episode, Dr. Janet Pilcher began a conversation with Mr. Bradley Roberson, a Studer Education Leader Coach and a ...

Learn From Lived Experiences - Part 1

2026-09-2818:36

Education is constantly changing, and with change comes new challenges. In navigating those challenges, leaders can draw on the lived experiences of strong leaders—because experience is one of life’s greatest teachers. Bradley Roberson, retired superintendent of Oxford County Schools in Mississippi and now a Studer Education Leader Coach, has led through many seasons of change in education. Throughout his career, he has held firmly to a guiding belief: “Every kid that comes through every syst...

The Power of People, Work, & Mattering: Reflecting on 450 Episodes

2026-09-2107:50

Since 2019, Dr. Janet Pilcher has used this podcast to share the stories of effective leaders—their successes, their challenges, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Across 449 episodes, those stories have revealed countless lessons worth remembering and milestones worth celebrating. As Dr. Pilcher reflects, “Here’s what I’ve learned over 449 episodes: We are all connected, and how we treat one another matters.” Leaders have an important role to play in helping people recognize thos...

Listen to Learn, Act to Improve

2026-09-1420:32

Good leaders listen with intention and then act on what they learn. Listening to those closest to the work provides the most meaningful and accurate information because they are the ones that know the work best. These people can share what’s working well, what needs to be improved, what problems need to be solved, what potential solutions might look like, why organizations are achieving the results they are achieving, how to scale positive results, and so much more. Listening to those closest...

Build Stronger Teams by Including Students and Families

2026-08-3124:55

When schools, students, and families work together, everyone wins. The truth is that teachers, families, and students have the same goal – student success. Therefore, building teams that allow everyone to work together for this shared goal helps bring the goal to fruition. Everyone has a valued voice on the team, and leaders build the culture for these teams to thrive and invite people to the table to share their voices. Listen as Dr. Janet Pilcher and Keri Jo Sapp, the principal of Oxf...

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