June 15, 2026Episode 33914 min
Teams Need Trust-Not Permission
Leadership is about dialogue. Building a positive culture is about building trust and about giving teams and staff the freedom to act. It’s about working towards a shared vision.
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Jun 2026
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About the show
This podcast is based upon lessons learned in my 31 years of experience in education--21 as a principal. I spent 10 years turning around a high poverty school, and left to start Nebraska's first focus school--a year-round extended day program centered on leadership, technology and communication. It was named by Harvard's One Nation, Indivisible publication as one of the most innovative and successful schools in the country.
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June 8, 2026Episode 33827 min
Where Are Teachers Going?
This episode reflects on a recent article from Flatwater Free Press called The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice, by Emma Croteau.
May 29, 2026Episode 33716 min
Positivity Reboot! Pt. II
As a leader it can be a challenge to keep your positivity up. This episode continues our look at tools from the book Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson, PHD, you can use to boost positivity and reboot!
May 25, 2026Episode 33615 min
Positivity Reboot! Pt. I
What are some ways you can increase your positivity as a leader? In this episode we look at tools from the book Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson, PHD, you can use to boost positivity up and reboot for a new year!
May 18, 2026Episode 33523 min
The Learning Recession
This episode looks at a recent major study by Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth that found the US has been in a learning recession since 2013. What are the implications?
May 11, 2026Episode 33418 min
Oh No! It’s PD Time!
As we wrap up a school year we get into professional development and the planning of PD for a new school year. What are some ways to improve the professional development you offer?
May 4, 2026Episode 33314 min
Principals are Heroes!
Principals are involved in heroic deeds daily. Let’s check out principals who are making a difference! Looking after future generations and empowering others creates a positive culture of success!
April 27, 2026Episode 33220 min
Schmoker with the Knockout! Pt. V
Improving instruction and academic success can happen! This episode completes our dive into Results Now 2.0 and highlights the way to increasing academic achievement! Yes, it’s Schmoker with the Knockout! Pt. V
April 20, 2026Episode 33123 min
Schmoker with the Knockout! Pt. IV
How do we improve instruction? This episode continues our dive into the book Results Now 2.0 and highlights ways to improve academic success! Yes, it’s Schmoker with the Knockout! Pt. IV
April 14, 2026Episode 33030 min
Schmoker with the Knockout! Pt. III
As leaders how do we increase academic success and how do we create effective instruction. This episode continues our dive into the book Results Now 2.0 and unpacks ways to increase student success! Tonight we look at literacy. Yes, it’s Schmoker with the Knockout! Pt. III
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