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Lessons From A Christmas Carol About Leadership, Legacy, and More #216

December 25, 2025 • Dr. Mel Vandevort - Educational Leadership, Educational Consultancy, Teacher Transition Coach, Educational Administration, Educational Entrepreneurship • Episode 216

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In this holiday episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel reflects on leadership lessons from A Christmas Carol and connects them to the real work of building leaders. This episode focuses on reflection, relationships, school culture, leadership legacy, and the power of transformation.

What I Cover:

Why relationships matter more than authority
How leadership experiences shape decision-making
What school culture reveals about leadership impact
Why legacy matters more than title
How leaders can change course at any point in the year

Best For:
Principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, superintendents, and aspiring school leaders.

Resource Mentioned:

Dickens, C. (1843). A Christmas Carol. Chapman & Hall.

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