CTRL+Shift+Lead
CTRL+Shift+Lead
Podcast Description
Join veteran school leaders Jim Wichman and Adam Busch on CTRL+SHIFT+LEAD for an engaging and insightful exploration of the educational landscape. From tackling the day-to-day realities of school administration to fostering a positive and impactful learning environment, Jim and Adam share their wisdom, experiences, and a few laughs along the way. Each episode offers actionable strategies, relatable anecdotes, and thought-provoking discussions on the issues that matter most to educators and students. Whether you're a seasoned principal or just starting your leadership journey, CTRL+SHIFT+LEAD provides valuable perspectives and inspiration for navigating the complexities of modern education.Reach out to us and connect for more: Jim Wichman - https://linktr.ee/inspirededificationAdam Busch - https://www.awbeducation.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ctrl-shift-lead--6630377/support.
Podcast Insights
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The podcast focuses on key educational topics impacting school leadership, including personal well-being for leaders, effective communication strategies, and fostering positive learning environments. Episode examples range from discussing leadership demands in June to navigating the end-of-year dynamics and planning for the upcoming school year, ensuring practical advice for educators.

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As the New Year’s routines settle in, school leaders are entering the “long stretch” of January. This is the bridge period where next school year stops being a distant thought and starts becoming a series of real conversations. In this episode, we dive into the hiring season—not as a set of HR tasks, but as a deeply human process of transition and growth.This episode is for school administrators and leaders navigating the tension of spring planning. We address how to prepare your building’s culture for new faces, the vulnerability of updating a resume mid-career, and how to support colleagues who are looking toward a different horizon. Listen in to learn why the best recruitment tool you have is the staff already in your hallways and how to navigate the emotional ecosystems of school transitions.Take a breath and join us as we explore the architecture of community. Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe!
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