A previous guest on the podcast (Ep. 56), elementary principal and author Brian Kulak is back for another engaging conversation. In this episode, Brian and Brent share practical, easy-to-implement strategies to build a positive school culture in your school.

Brent shares how a recent visit to McDonald’s can serve as a great reminder of what we want our schools to be like…and what we DON’T want to emulate.

Aubrey Patterson is the CEO and Chief Headache Remover of Warm Demanders, Inc. A former teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent, Aubrey now helps educators all over the world remove obstacles to become more impactful with those they serve. In this episode, Aubrey and Brent share some of their favorite tips and tools for school leaders.

For more information about Aubrey and his work, visit warmdemanders.com.

In this episode, Brent shares an effective yet often-overlooked leadership strategy. In education (and life), circumstances are often less than ideal, and acknowledging that fact can have a positive effect on how those around us move forward, despite the challenges.

Veteran educator John Fox shares some great resources and tips on how teachers and administrators can wade into the waters of AI to leverage its time-saving power, freeing themselves up to be more effective with those they serve.

In this episode, Brent shares three short stories illustrating the power contained in even the briefest of our interactions with others, and how those moments can be life-changing for others…and ourselves.

Kevin grew up in poverty, attending school in more than 20 states before becoming the first high school and college graduate in his family. For 13 years, he taught K-12 art, summer art camps, and wrote and directed high school plays. He is currently a technology integrationist and staff developer based in Colorado Springs. In this episode, Kevin shares some incredible stories about how music and the arts can be the spark in students’ lives.

Ever encountered someone who just exudes joy, who brightens your day when you’re in his or her presence? What if we were able to be that kind of person for those around us? In this episode, Brent shares a recent experience and how it can remind us that every one of us, regardless of position, has the opportunity to share contagious joy.