300 episodes

The BETTER LEADERS BETTER SCHOOLS podcast is in the TOP 0.5% most downloaded shows of over 2 million podcasts across the world. The BLBS show was created for RUCKUS MAKERS in education -- those out-of-the-box school leaders making change happen.

Launched in 2015, this category-defining podcast in educational leadership has helped over 1 MILLION leaders LEVEL UP. Each week host DANIEL BAUER has a conversation with a leadership expert and invites you to listen in. Turn your commute, chores, or workout into professional development and then GO MAKE A RUCKUS!

BLBS is the #1 downloaded podcast for school leaders.

The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel Bauer Daniel Bauer

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 299 Ratings

The BETTER LEADERS BETTER SCHOOLS podcast is in the TOP 0.5% most downloaded shows of over 2 million podcasts across the world. The BLBS show was created for RUCKUS MAKERS in education -- those out-of-the-box school leaders making change happen.

Launched in 2015, this category-defining podcast in educational leadership has helped over 1 MILLION leaders LEVEL UP. Each week host DANIEL BAUER has a conversation with a leadership expert and invites you to listen in. Turn your commute, chores, or workout into professional development and then GO MAKE A RUCKUS!

BLBS is the #1 downloaded podcast for school leaders.

    3 Stories and Your Last 24hrs

    3 Stories and Your Last 24hrs

     
     
     
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    Opportunity for educational disruptors to create a lasting influence.
    Key cultural values to be addressed at the summit, exemplified by gaping void's culture tiles.
    Broadening school success metrics beyond academic scores.
    This summer you're invited to attend the ONLY event in education available to Ruckus Makers.
    Join us in Nashville this July 12-14 for The Sustainable School Leadership Summit.
    Learn more here: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/school-leadership-summit/
    Jump Start Passes are available until March 15 (50% off ticket price).
     
    Get the episode transcript here!
     
    Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
     
    Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!



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    • 14 min
    5 Benefits You will Experience In Nashville

    5 Benefits You will Experience In Nashville

    5 Benefits You Will Experience In Nashville
     
     
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    Danny highlights five benefits that attendees can expect from the Sustainable School Leadership Summit.
    This summer you're invited to attend the ONLY event in education available to Ruckus Makers.
    Join us in Nashville this July 12-14 for The Sustainable School Leadership Summit.
    Learn more here: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/school-leadership-summit/
    Jump Start Passes are available until March 15 (50% off ticket price).
     
    Get the episode transcript here!
    Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
     
    Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!



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    • 7 min
    Lead With Two Rules

    Lead With Two Rules

     
    Nurturing Trust and Building Connections In Education
     

    With over two decades of experience as an educator in various school settings, I have cultivated a profound philosophy of education known as Two Rules. This philosophy serves as a foundation for fostering building-wide support for the social-emotional learning and mental health needs of students. Through the years, I witnessed the transformative impact of prioritizing these essential aspects of education, contributing to a positive and nurturing school environment.
     
     Since my retirement from formal education, my commitment to educational advancement has not wavered. I have found a meaningful role as a mentor and coach with the Illinois Principals Association, where I guide and support aspiring and early-career educators. This role allows me to share my wealth of experience and insights, contributing to the growth and development of the next generation of educational leaders.
     
     
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    Leadership in education focusing collaboration and feeling safe. 
    Early life incidents influence stress, empathy and resilience. 
    Tips to help students reflect on emotional regulation and the difference between responding and reacting.
    Importance of every student having at least one caring adult.
    Guiding questions to encourage students in problem-solving solutions.
    12 Resiliency Resources in Brenda's book.
    Choose edges on a continuum to guide leadership decisions.
     
     
    “I think it would be, together we can be the solution. Home, school and community. I think together we can be the solution.”
    -Brenda Yoho
    “Clarity. How we communicate and how we are clear with what our message is and what we're trying to do. Everybody is valuable to what we're doing, and we're placing value on everything that we're saying. We have so much power in the words that we use, and I think that we forget that as educators.” 
    -Brenda Yoho
     
     
    Get the episode transcript here!
     
    Brenda’s Resources & Contact Info:  
    Website:Brenda Yoho
    Linkedin 
     
    Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
     
    Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!
    Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders. 
     
    100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.
     
    Apply to the mastermind today!
     
    How We Serve Leaders  
    The School Leadership Scorecard™
    Identify your highest leverage areas for growth this year in 10 -minutes or less.   
    https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/scorecard
     
    Month-to-Month Principal Checklist
    As a principal with so much to do, you might be thinking, where do I even start?
     
    When you download The Principal Checklist you’ll get
    12-months of general tasks that every campus need to do
    Space to write your campus specific items.
    Space to reflect and not what worked as well as a space of what didn’t work
    Go to https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/principal-checklist to download now.
     
    Ruckus Maker Mindset Tool™
    The “secret” to peak performance is ot complicated.  It’s a plan on how to optimize the five fundamentals found in The Ruckus Maker Mindset Tool™.
    https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/mindset
     
    The Positive Spotlight Tool™
    Energy flows to where attention goes!
    If you want to get more of what you want, when you want it as a school leader I have a tool for you…
     
    Download The Positive Spotlight Tool™ for free here:
    https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/positive
     
    The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™
    Are you ready to accomplish more?
    With less effort and in less time?
    When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™  I’ll send you the

    • 37 min
    Attracting Top Talent / Scorecard

    Attracting Top Talent / Scorecard

    Attracting Top Talent / Scorecard 
     
     
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    School leadership scorecard with seven categories to assess effectiveness.
    A tool to set your school apart when competing for teachers with other similar schools.
    Set "now" and "next" goals for improvement.
    This summer you're invited to attend the ONLY event in education available to Ruckus Makers.
    Join us in Nashville this July 12-14 for The Sustainable School Leadership Summit.
    Learn more here: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/school-leadership-summit/
    Jump Start Passes are available until March 15 (50% off ticket price).
    Get the episode transcript here!


    Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
     
    Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!



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    • 9 min
    Play-It-Safe-Principal or Ruckus Maker

    Play-It-Safe-Principal or Ruckus Maker

     
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    Play it safe principals fear, risks and potential failure.
    Embrace the unknown, pivot, and adapt
    This summer you're invited to attend the ONLY event in education available to Ruckus Makers.
    Join us in Nashville this July 12-14 for The Sustainable School Leadership Summit.
    Learn more here: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/school-leadership-summit/
    Jump Start Passes are available until March 15 (50% off ticket price).
    Get the episode transcript here!! Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
     
    Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!



    Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC
     
     
     
     

    • 7 min
    10 Steps to Sustainable School Leadership

    10 Steps to Sustainable School Leadership

     
     
     
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    This summer you're invited to attend the ONLY event in education available to Ruckus Makers …
    Teach about the friction versus flow continuum in school leadership.
    Discuss the concept of ruckus makers investing in runways for sustainability.
    Encourage firing oneself to build team capacity and open new opportunities.
     
    Join us in Nashville this July 12-14 for The Sustainable School Leadership Summit.
    Learn more here: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/school-leadership-summit/
    Jump Start Passes are available until March 15 (50% off ticket price).
    Get the episode transcript here!! Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.
     
    Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today!



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    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
299 Ratings

299 Ratings

Whitebread_13 ,

Inspirational Leadership

Danny brings in some of the greatest minds in education who are making a Ruckus in todays schools.

Teacher10456 ,

Awesome for expanding your mindset and staying current!

This podcast has directly impacted my leadership and vision for our school. Thank you, Daniel!

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Incident Command System 4 Schools

Hi there! I’m impressed with how your group is getting the word out and sharing about all things safety at schools. I’m a Retired Fire Captain who owns a business called ICS4Schools. We have been working with school districts in California for the last 13 years. If you accept guest speakers, I would love to share in the narrative of school safety. Thank you!

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