The Interview Chair
by Jimmy Casas
Latest episode
Episode 143: Managing Complex Conversations
Episode 143: Managing Complex Conversations
About this podcast
Are you an educator who is currently feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or wondering if you can continue to do this work? Visualize yourself back in the interview chair. You were genuine, sincere and full of passion. You convinced a group of people that you were the best person for the job and you believed it. That is the real you. Join Jimmy Casas, educator, speaker, and best-selling author as he takes you back to the interview chair to remind you of why you wanted to become an educator. If you are ready to reflect on the role you play in impacting the culture and climate in your school, this podcast is for you!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 143 episodes
- Episode 143: Managing Complex Conversations · 29 min · Episode 143In this episode, Jimmy walks through a real scenario, four common ways leaders mishandle it, and the five-part Managing Complex Conversations framework from Recalibrate the…
- Episode 142: The Culture We Create Begins With Us · 33 min · Episode 142What if the most effective behavior intervention starts with the adults? Jimmy revisits the four core principles of Culturize as a behavior framework for educators and shares two…
- Episode 141: When Your Own Tank Is Low · 18 min · Episode 141In this episode, Jimmy discusses the importance of hope, resilience, and intentionality in education. Focusing on the 4th Core Principle of Culturize, Merchant of Hope, he shares…
- Episode 140: All Means All · 44 min · Episode 140In this episode, Dr. Adam Drummond-Konopasek and Danny Drummond Konopasek discuss their book 'When All Means All' and explore strategies for creating inclusive, engaging, and…
- Episode 139: Overcoming Grief · 42 min · Episode 139This powerful conversation with Craig Woodall explores grief, resilience, and what it means to face what we cannot fix. After losing his brother on 9/11, Craig shares how he…
- Episode 138: Refine With Growth · 18 min · Episode 138How do you know you're getting better if you never look back? In this episode, we explore Refine, the fourth step in The Drip Effect, and why reflection, not speed, is what makes…
- Episode 137: Act With Purpose · 18 min · Episode 137In this episode, we dive deep into the third step of the Drip Effect framework: Act. It’s not just about having clarity; it’s about translating that clarity into tangible…
- Episode 136: Carry the Banner · 15 min · Episode 136Back to school week sets the tone for the entire year, whether you're intentional about it or not. In this episode, we dig into Carry the Banner, one of the four core principles…
- Episode 135: Clarify with Focus · 14 min · Episode 135In this episode, we talk about why decision fatigue builds, why "one priority" beats a packed to-do list, and how to tell what's actually yours to carry this year.
- Episode 134: How Healthy Is Your Team? · 15 min · Episode 134In this episode, Jimmy discusses the components of a High-Performing Team Self-Assessment and how to use it to check the pulse of your team before the new year begins.
- Episode 133: Why Leaders Stay Exhausted · 12 min · Episode 133In this episode, Jimmy Casas explores the hidden cost of hustle culture and shares practical ways to replace constant busyness with intentional leadership that creates lasting…
- Episode 132: The Leadership Mirror · 20 min · Episode 132In this episode, Jimmy shares his insights on the power of self-reflection, modeling, and the role everyone's behavior plays in shaping the culture of an entire system.
- Episode 131: Lead Like You Are in a Job Interview · 42 min · Episode 131In this engaging interview, Dr. Tiffany Bone shares her inspiring journey through education, leadership challenges, and personal growth. Discover her insights on building…
- Episode 130: School Counselors: The Heart of a School · 46 min · Episode 130In this heartfelt interview, Amy Harksen shares her journey as a school counselor, leader, and advocate for students and staff. Discover practical strategies for building trust…
- Episode 129: Building Community in Athletic Programs · 57 min · Episode 129In this episode, Jimmy sits down with former school Athletic Director Stephen Speck. Whether you are an AD, school leader, or parent of a student athlete, this interview offers…
- Episode 128: Don't Apologize for Caring · 19 min · Episode 128In this episode, Jimmy reflects on challenges that come with leading a school in the last month of the calendar year, causing us sometimes to move quickly and create…
- Episode 127: A Soft Place to Land · 19 min · Episode 127In this episode, Jimmy calls for educators to lead with empathy, recognizing that students and colleagues often carry unseen pain that influences their behavior. Rather than…
- Episode 126: The Internal Siren · 16 min · Episode 126Avoiding tough conversations can turn small issues into major conflicts. In this episode, Jimmy shares practical strategies to help you initiate those conversations and build a…
- Episode 125: Fingerprints on the Sculpture · 18 min · Episode 125In this episode, Jimmy reminds decision-makers that the more staff and students who have their “fingerprints on the sculpture” to determine the vision, design, and implementation…
- Episode 124: Responding to Disruptive Behavior · 14 min · Episode 124In this episode, Jimmy challenges listeners to reflect on how they are responding to disruptive student behaviors and provides several practical examples for you to consider.
