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Episode 101: The Importance of Relational Intelligence Sep 15, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket shares her journey as a principal, discussing the importance of relational intelligence in school leadership, advocating for trust, connection, and collaboration to foster a positive school culture. In addition, she offers valuable advice for educators struggling with their mental health, encouraging them to lean on their resources and recognize that challenges are often temporary.

Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Educational Impact Sep 07, 2025

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Join Jimmy Casas, Jonathan Alsheimer, Erika Bare, and Jessica Cabeen as they take you back to The Interview Chair. Together they share different perspectives on how every interaction has the power to make a lasting impact.

Episode 99: Before the Bell Rings Aug 24, 2025

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Jimmy shares ways to set yourself up for success each morning so you can lead with clarity and purpose all day long.

Episode 98: Making This the Best Year Yet! Aug 10, 2025

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In this episode, Jimmy goes back to The Interview Chair and shares 3 ways you can focus on making this the best year yet!

Episode 97: The 3 Gold Standards for Educators Aug 03, 2025

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In this episode, Kelly Croy shares his journey in education, discussing the challenges he faced transitioning from a classroom teacher to a district administration, including imposter syndrome. He addresses the anxiety many educators experience and offers advice to navigate these feelings while maintaining a focus on personal growth, including the three gold standards he strives to live by.

Episode 96: Taking Ownership Jul 28, 2025

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In this episode, JImmy interviews the 2025 National High School Principal of the Year, Toni Cattani. Tony shares his experience with isolation and the pressures faced by many school leaders to be everything for everyone, sometimes causing them to question whether they can continue doing this work. Listen to how Tony found his way back to become a nationally recognized leader.

Episode 95: Maintaining a Serendipity Mindset Jul 20, 2025

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In this engaging conversation, Allyson Apsey shares her journey as an educator and school leader, emphasizing the importance of a serendipity mindset and the impact of trauma on students and staff. She emphasizes the significance of knowing your core values and the importance of believing in oneself.

Episode 94: The Blueprint: Overcoming the Fear of Failure Jul 14, 2025

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In this episode, Todd Bloomer, long-time school leader, discusses his fear of failure and the challenges he faced in leadership, including the importance of effective communication, self-reflection, relationships, and the importance of prioritizing family while maintaining a passion for education.

Episode 93: Every Child Deserves Someone to Be Crazy About Them Jul 08, 2025

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In this episode, Principal Salome Thomas-EL shares his thoughts on the significance of every educator's role in a child's life, embracing their role as champions for students by challenging the status quo and ensuring that every child feels valued and supported.

Episode 92: Resilience in Education Jun 28, 2025

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In this conversation, Dr. Sarah Johnson shares her journey in education and discusses the challenges she faced in her career, the importance of resilience, self-care, and the power of community and networking. Her insights provide valuable advice for educators who find themselves questioning their impact.

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