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Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Are you a passionate educator stepping into leadership—or thinking about making that leap?</p>
<p>Maybe you just accepted your first admin role and feel the weight of leading well.</p>
<p>Or you’re a classroom teacher who feels the calling to lead with purpose and impact.</p>
<p><strong>The Empowered Educator Show</strong> is your space to grow as a leader without losing who you are.</p>
<p>I’m Dr. Mel—former administrator turned leadership and instructional coach, educational consultant, and now your guide to navigating the real work of school leadership. With over 25 years in education, I help new and aspiring leaders shift their mindset, strengthen their strategies, and build Confident Classrooms—where teachers feel supported, students are engaged, and learning thrives.</p>
<p>Each episode I bring you real talk, practical tools, and heart-centered leadership support designed to help you:</p>
<p>Create a school culture rooted in confidence, clarity, and trust</p>
<p>Develop teachers who feel empowered, not overwhelmed</p>
<p>Lead with boldness, even when the road gets bumpy</p>
<p>It’s about becoming the kind of leader who creates ripple effects across classrooms, campuses, and communities.</p>
<p>Let’s power up your purpose and put your leadership in motion.</p>
Empowered Educator: Leadership in Motion | Educational Leadership, Principal Leadership, Teachers as Leaders
Part 2/Making an Impact with the 4 C's of Leadership with Jim Salvucci *88
In this episode, Dr. Mel continues the conversation with leadership expert Jim Salvucci to dive deeper into the final components of effective leadership.
Episode Highlights:
- Compromise: Jim explains how compromise is a transactional process essential for effective leadership. Learn why trust and communication are critical in reaching compromises.
- Collaboration: Discover why collaboration is the most vital C in leadership. Jim discusses creating win-win situations and how true leaders inspire others to work towards common goals.
- Integrity: Using the analogy of a chair, Jim highlights the importance of being solid, whole, and dependable. Understand why integrity is foundational to building character and trust.
- Communication Clarity: Dr. Mel and Jim talk about the significance of clear communication, especially in the digital age where messages can easily be misinterpreted.
- Leadership Self-Awareness: Jim emphasizes starting with self-awareness and knowing your values as the first step towards effective leadership.
Jim's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to grow as a leader and make a meaningful impact. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!
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