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Leadership With Latoya Podcast

45 Episodes

21 minutes | a year ago
S4E4: Leadership Myths
In this two-part series, Latoya and Mike discuss myths surrounding school leadership. From "fake it until you make it," to "do it because I am the boss and I said so," they break down the real deal behind these skewed perspectives. You don't want to miss this episode. Press play now! Oh and leave us a review if you are so inclined!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
19 minutes | a year ago
S4E3 Principal Development
In this episode, Latoya and Michael discuss ways leaders should experience professional development and robust mentorship. What can leaders do to spur their professional development? How should they be mentored? Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
15 minutes | a year ago
S4E2: Intentional Leadership
The challenge of leadership is our ability to be intentional, remain focused, and deliberate in all that we deliver to those we serve. This week, Latoya and Mike discuss how they use a key tool to help them meet this challenge as instructional leaders who provide high-quality feedback to support and enhance the practices of teachers. You don't want to miss it. Press PLAY! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
19 minutes | a year ago
S4E1: Instructional Equity
In this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss practical ways school leaders can work to reduce the variation in student achievement by focusing on adopting a set of evidence-based instructional equity practices. They share practical tips and pose questions to push your thinking. Press play now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
20 minutes | 2 years ago
S3E11 Professional Learning Communities Part Three
In this episode, Mike and Latoya tackle the 3rd and 4th critical questions: What do we do when our students have not learned? and What do we do if they already have mastered it? Additionally, they give listeners some critical insights regarding instructional feedback and the implications that can happen when core instruction is not solid. Listen in for several resources and then go to www.latoyadixon5.com to download the Instructional Leadership Mini-Workbook! Press play. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
15 minutes | 2 years ago
S3E10 Professional Learning Communities Part 2
In the third episode of the Instructional Leadership Series, Latoya and Mike tackle the second core question of Professional Learning Communities. The conversation touches on assessment and the power of teachers immersing themselves in the process of designing aligned and rigorous assessments prior to planning instructional lessons. It's power packed with goodness. Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
18 minutes | 2 years ago
S3E9 Power Up With Professional Learning Communities Part 1
In this episode, Latoya and Mike identify what a professional learning community isn't, and clearly define what a PLC is-teacher teams who collaborate via inquiry and action research to improve their instructional practices and student outcomes. They go further and give principals some things they can put in place to take the journey to establish true Professional Learning Communities. Press Play!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
13 minutes | 2 years ago
S3E8: The Instructional Leadership Series
In this episode, Latoya and Mike kick off their Instructional Leadership Series. Episodes 8-12 will focus on helping educational leaders enhance their instructional leadership support. We're talking about everything from clarity and focus, to PLCs, feedback and more. If you are a leader who wants to improve your ability to help others improve their practice, educator or not, this series is for you! Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
12 minutes | 2 years ago
S3E7: Authentic Leadership
In this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss the challenges and joys of embracing authentic leadership. Leaders who want to release themselves from the pressure of feeling that they have to be perfect, know all of the answers, and can't demonstrate a vulnerability in the presence of those they serve should give this a listen. In the words of Latoya, "The best thing we all could ever be is ourselves!" Be you! Be True! Be a hope builder! Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
13 minutes | 2 years ago
S3E6: Making Feedback Matter
In this episode, Latoya welcomes guest Chris Chandler (@chrischandler24), a practicing assistant principal, to discuss how the leadership team at this school is making feedback matter. From being transparent and consistent about expected instructional practices to sharing collective feedback via video snapshots, the episode is full of ideas you'll want to put into practice right away! What are you waiting for? Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
15 minutes | 2 years ago
S3E5: From Idea to Execution: A Leadership Challenge
In this episode, Mike and Latoya explore the challenge that leaders have sometimes moving from the idea stage to execution or vice versa. Their discussion leads them down a path of interesting insights and thoughts about how leaders can improve their abilities on either end of this spectrum. For tools you can use right now, press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
15 minutes | 3 years ago
S3E4: 5 Key Lessons for Aspiring Leaders
Are you an aspiring leader? In this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss 5 key lessons for those who aspire to lead. Leading isn't just about managing, evaluating, and directing the work of others. It's about serving, influencing advocating, developing your self and others, and asking the right questions. For tips on the top 5 lessons we believe are most important for aspiring leaders in any field give this episode a listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
13 minutes | 3 years ago
S3E3 Leaders As Learners
In this episode, Latoya and Mike explore the role of leaders as learners. They provide insight into how leaders can create time and opportunities to learn and self-direct their own development. Far too often, leaders find themselves ignoring their own development as they work to develop others. Latoya and Mike offer practical suggestions about how leaders can develop others and themselves to add value to their organization as well as improve their ability to lead. If you are trying to figure out how you might find the time to contribute to your own development while leading others, this episode is for you. Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
11 minutes | 3 years ago
S3E2: Challenges of Communication For Leaders
In this episode, Latoya and Mike tackle the big C-Communication! It can be a challenge for all leaders, but it is a vital skill in helping accomplish organizational goals and objectives. This episode will give you some ideas about the practical methods you can use to communicate with those you serve effectively. You'll finish with ideas and tips to improve your communication skills as a leader. Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
11 minutes | 3 years ago
S3E1 Positive Advocacy
In this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss Latoya's new book, Burned Out, Beaten Up, Fighting Back: A Call To Action For America's Public Educators and how educators can practice positive advocacy! Press Play to learn about the #call2action4ed April Challenge and gather ideas about how you can make positive advocacy a regular part of your work life! Welcome to Season 3! It's going to be epic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
12 minutes | 3 years ago
S2E12: Are You Really Listening?
In this episode, Latoya and Michael discuss strategies for leaders to become better listeners. Listening with intention isn't easy, and is a skill that must be practiced. Get ready to learn about some great listening techniques you can put it into practice today! What are you waiting for? Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
13 minutes | 3 years ago
S2E11 Creating Conditions for Success
In this episode, Latoya and Michael discuss the critical conditions that leaders must work to create in order to be successful. From building trust to listenting, leaders have a responsiblity to reflect and adapt their behaviors as needed to maximize organizational productivity. If you're wondering if you've built a strong foundation for future success as a leader, listen to this episode and reflect on your own leadership experiences. What are you waiting for? Press play now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
12 minutes | 3 years ago
S2E10: Best of Leadership With Latoya 2017
In this episode Latoya and Michael recap some of their favorite episodes from 2017. They take their discussions on focus and clarity, why good ideas fail, and accountability and support one step further. If you liked any of these past episodes, you'll love this recap. It's stocked full of ideas that are sure to get you thinking about how you might grow in your leadership this year! Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
10 minutes | 3 years ago
S2E9: The Complexities of Leadership
In this episode, Latoya and Michale tackle the idea that leadership, although sometimes mistakenly boilded down to something simple, is really a complex operation. They specifically dive into the idea of how leaders sometimes mistakenly over simplify the idea that their work is simple and how that narrative can dismantle understanding and public perception of what the leader is doing in the organization. This episode is packed full of tips you can use today! Press play! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
13 minutes | 3 years ago
S2E8: Inequity In Education
In this episode, Latoya and Mike discuss the inequity that still plagues the public k-12 school system and ways we can begin to address the root causes of it instead of the symptoms. They suggest a straight forward approach, that is comprehensive in nature, and collective in accountability. If you're interested in ALL meaning ALL when it comes to our children getting the very best education, press play! You'll be glad you did! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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