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.
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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.
Your Morning Boost is a weekly spark for educators and school leaders who want to lead, teach, and live with greater intention. Released every Wednesday morning, the show helps you push through the midweek grind with clarity, momentum, and purpose.
Produced by AWB Education and powered by the ForwardEd Network, the podcast blends practical classroom strategies with leadership insight and personal growth. Each episode delivers actionable ideas, reflective moments, and energizing encouragement to help you serve students well and finish your week strong.
If you care about growing as an educator while staying grounded and inspired, Your Morning Boost belongs in your Wednesday routine.
It’s March. The initial adrenaline of the school year has faded, and for many school leaders, the data graphs aren’t moving despite Herculean efforts. In this episode of Your Morning Boost, Adam Busch sits down with University Professor and educational transformation expert Dr. Doug Stilwell to discuss why surface-level changes—like new schedules or software—often fail to produce lasting results.
Drawing on the philosophy of W. Edwards Deming, Dr. Stilwell explains that 96% of problems in a school are caused by the system, not the people. This conversation shifts the focus from “blame and judgment” to “curiosity and learning,” offering a roadmap for leaders to drive out fear and restore joy in their buildings.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The “elevator pitch” for Deming’s philosophy in a K–12 context.
- Why “moving the deck chairs” on the Titanic is the wrong approach to school improvement.
- How to use data as a headlight for the path rather than a flashlight for blame.
- The physiological impact of fear on educator performance.
- A practical first step for leaders to begin re-engineering their environment tomorrow.
Connect with Dr. Doug Stilwell: Email: [email protected]
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