S3: Unleashing Your People (Intro to Season 3)

S3: Unleashing Your People (Intro to Season 3)

Author: Matt Foster November 6, 2018 Duration: 5:00
This season is about your people. Over a decade ago in the Harvard Business Review, Jim Collins and Jerry Porras wrote, “Executives spend too much time drafting, wordsmithing, and redrafting vision statements, mission statements, values statements, purpose statements, aspiration statements, and so on. They spend nowhere near enough time trying to align their organizations with the values and visions already in place." Topics in this introduction include: -- Removing Restraints that Limit -- Propensity to Complexity -- Brains Need Simplicity -- Overview of Research on 40 School Districts -- An Actionable Definition of Integrity -- Coming Topics such as the Amygdala, Environments that Matter, Builders of Learning Systems, and Crafters of Learning Cultures

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
Episode 62: Your Importance to the Group [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:19
2 Actionable tips to increase your importance (and influence) with a group. This bonus episode is a follow-up to the problems presented in the season 3 finale: Winning with Bold Empathy. Learn More at https://mafost.com/…
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…