How To Increase Your School Leadership Network (Blog Crawl)

How To Increase Your School Leadership Network (Blog Crawl)

Author: Matt Foster June 11, 2019 Duration: 10:48

What is a blog crawl? This strategy will increase your school leadership network, your professional learning, and your contribution to the profession. A blog crawl is a great way for school leaders and principals to collaborate and generate new ideas and solutions. This episode will examine the benefits of a blog crawl and show how to get started.

 > Why a Network?

 > How to Build Your Network

 > Leadership Collective Efficacy

 > Why a Blog Crawl?

 > What is a Blog Crawl?

 > Biggest Benefit of a Blog Crawl?

 > The Essence of a School Leadership Network

 > Blog Crawl First Steps and Invite


Send your topics, ideas, or questions to https://mafost.com/pod/


Matt Foster hosts Mafost Mashup, a podcast that translates sharp business and marketing principles into actionable strategies for school leaders. It’s built on the idea that the core challenges of running a school-building a thriving culture, motivating people, and driving meaningful impact-are fundamentally leadership and operational issues. Each episode serves as a mashup of proven concepts from the commercial world, rethought for the unique environment of education. You’ll hear practical, often unconventional, approaches to the daily work of principals and administrators, all aimed at fostering better learning environments. The conversations move beyond theory into the nitty-gritty of implementation, focusing on the human elements that make or break any initiative. For those who lead schools, this podcast provides a steady stream of ideas to refine their practice, engage their teams, and ultimately improve their institutions. It’s a companion for thoughtful leaders who believe that running a school well requires both heart and a keen operational mind. Dive into the Mafost Mashup for perspectives that are directly applicable to the complex, rewarding work of educational leadership.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Mafost Mashup
Podcast Episodes
Winning With Bold Empathy (S3 Episode 10) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:34
In this season 3 finale, we investigate the connections between group think, bystander effect, herd mentality, fear of failure, risk-taking, and bold empathy. Resources: http://822tribe.com and https://mafost.com/lead
Stop Doing Lists (S3 Episode 8) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:44
The what, why, and how for stop doing lists including the interesting behavior science behind human memory and cognitive bandwidth. (Episode 58) Get the show notes and more research at https://mafost.com/mashup If you to…
Where Emotion and Clarity Intersect (S3, Episode 7) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:00
The role of emotion in school leadership. Using the powerful leadership resonator. Insights from Daniel Goleman. And the power of this rarely-discussed intersection of emotion and clarity. Get the research and show notes…
Three Communication Missteps (S3 Episode 6) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:35
This season is about people, and this episode is about three of the most common missteps that cause bottlenecks in communication. Research from the Harvard Business Review, a Marine Courtroom, and practical solutions are…
Bonus: How To Masterpiece, Fringe, and Vulnerability (Episode 55) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:47
Episode 55: How to craft a masterpiece in 2019, work in the fringe of conflict, and lead with vulnerability. This mid-season 3 bonus focuses on 3 distinct how-to segments. Get the Show Notes at mafost.com/mashup Also, jo…
Interview: Distinguished Schools of Mental Health Part 2 (Episode 54) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:08
In part 2 of this interview with Dr. Bryan Pearlman, we continue the discussion on mental health and wellness in schools - 1:45 How a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum Promotes a Healthy School - 2:10 Not Just Teaching to t…
Interview: Mental Health & Wellness, Part 1 with Dr. Bryan Pearlman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:13
In this interview, Dr. Bryan Pearlman and Matt discuss how to create a school culture that supports mental health and wellness. Topics include: - Helping students deal with trauma and self-harm. - Helping teachers with s…
Bonus: Moving Vision to Reality with OKRs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:57
Google uses OKRs to avoid the numbing effects of bureaucratic improvement planning. Your school can use OKRs ( Objectives and Key Results) to take the leaps toward your vision in small concrete steps. You can find detail…