Cognia Leader Chat
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 28: Common Sense Evidence with Nora Gordon
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The original plan was for Jeff to talk with Nora Gordon and Carrie Conaway, authors of Common Sense Evidence: The Education Leader's Guide to Using Da...
Episode 27: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Tim Elmore
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Jeff says, “Dr. Tim Elmore ALWAYS delivers”. Watching or listening to this Leader Chat, you will see that Tim and Jeff have a rapport. What you...
Episode 26: Navigating Leadership Transitions with Stephen Murley
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership transitions are tricky, not just for the school community, but also emotionally for the leader. Stephen Murley is a well-known and respecte...
Episode 25: The Power of Regret with Daniel Pink
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Pink was with us! Seriously, that Daniel Pink . . . the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: H...
Episode 24: Districts that Succeed with Karin Chenoweth (Part 2)
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our last podcast with Karin Chenoweth discussing her new book, Districts That Succeed, Jeff simply was not able to squeeze his questions into just ...
Episode 23: Districts that Succeed with Karin Chenoweth (Part1)
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For schools to truly be successful, we learn in this conversation that the district does in fact matter. Jeff talks with the well-known educational au...
Episode 22: Blueprint for Clear, Effective, and Meaningful School Communication with Patricia Weinzapfel
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Schools communicating clearly with families and community is challenging, and yet so important. Educational leaders and teachers know the opportunity ...
Episode 21: Social Emotional Learning & Educational Entrepreneurship with Shannon Cox
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Cox is a leader of leaders, and she also happens to be a Leadership Circle member. Shannon is the superintendent of the Montgomery County Educ...
Episode 20: Teacher Supervision, Coaching, and Evaluation with Kim Marshall
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you track the ongoing weekly education articles that are published, you maybe know about the Marshall Memo. If not, you should. The Marshall Memo,...
Episode 19: Engaging Every Family with Steve Constantino
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clearly, Jeff and our guest Steven Constantino, know each other from their superintendent-days and can relate and empathize with educational leaders a...
Episode 18: Educational Accountability with John Tanner
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zillow is a great resource for buying a home, but Jeff and John Tanner discuss that there is a better way to determine the success of a school beyond ...
Episode 17: Redefining Student Success with Ken Kay and Suzie Boss
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Jeff describes it, Redefining Student Success is a beautifully dense book! We have been mining content and expertise to help leaders turn the COVID...
Episode 16: Focusing on Innovative Learning Design and Schools with Tom Vander Ark
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can schools overcome the current challenges and use their opportunities to innovate? If anyone knows the answer to this question, it would be Tom ...
Episode 15: Leading from the Top and Managing the Politics of Education with State Superintendent, Kirsten Baesler
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Educational leaders often have to juggle multiple roles such as serving as an educator, parent, leader, and politician. Easier said than done. How do ...
Episode 14: Leadership, Lessons Learned, and Legacy with Rob Neu
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Neu has spent 27 years in public education and is the past superintendent of Oklahoma City and Federal Way Washington. During this Leader Chat, he...
Episode 13: The Importance of Healthy and Cohesive School Boards with Dr. Andre’ L. Harrison
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow education in any way, you know that school boards are often an important part of success and challenges school systems and communities n...
Episode 12: Our Teachers’ Perspective with Randi Weingarten
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In schools, who has the biggest impact on our students? Teachers do of course. Who better to share with the perspective, triumphs, and trials of teach...
Episode 11: Reinventing Schools with Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Darling-Hammond talks with us about reinventing schools, new design principles for schools, preparing teachers for deeper learning, and some ove...
Episode 10: Spirit Work and The Science of Collaboration with Michael Fullan
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fullan elevates our understanding, truly setting a new bar, relative to the need for deep collaboration in our schools and communities.
Episode 9: An interview with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s political environment, there are topics that are understandably challenging to discuss in schools. How do educational leaders engage in a...
Episode 8: How Can Leaders Stay Grounded, Calm, and Content with Mike Scott
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it, leading school systems is isolating work. The expectations are often unrealistic, and the conditions are clearly becoming more diffic...
Episode 7: Keeping Your Focus While Leading Through Controversy with Sandy Barbour
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recognized as one of the nation’s premier Athletic Directors, Sandy Barbour enters her eighth year as the dynamic leader of the Penn State Intercoll...
Episode 6: Student Engagement and Social Mobility with Andy Hargreaves
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and Andy discuss his book Five Paths of Student Engagement and Moving, A Memoir of Education and Social Mobility, and all the implications for ed...
Episode 5: Culture and Trust with Dr. Mark Elgart
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on leadership, culture, and trust. Dr. Rose sits down with our CEO and President of Cognia, Dr. Mark Elgart. Mark has led our org...
Episode 4: High Conflict with Amanda Ripley
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wait until you hear this Leader Chat. This conversation is as relevant as it gets for today’s educational leaders. This is the most polarizing time ...
Episode 3: The Future of Leading Schools with Dr. Philip Lanoue
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Lanoue is an experienced leader with impressive and thoughtful insights into leadership. Dr. Lanoue is the 2015 American Association of School Ad...
Episode 2: Staying Motivated with Damon West
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Overcoming life’s hurdles is relative. If you are challenged leading during these difficult times, this is the Leader Chat for you. Damon West, who ...
Episode 1: Blasting Off with a Dose of Jon Gordon
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural Leader Chat, we are thrilled that the legend, Jon Gordon was able to join us. Dr. Jeff Rose talks with Jon about the challenge of le...
Staying Positive During Difficult Times with Jon Gordon
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We start this podcast with a big announcement. Exciting changes ahead! Then, best selling author and the master of motivation Jon Gordon talks with us...
Leader Chat with Dr. Curtis Jones, Superintendent of the Year
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Curtis Jones, Jr. 2019 National Superintendent of the Year! Dr. Jones, a passionate educator dedicated to developing students as scholars, leaders...
Navigating Political Chaos- Leader Chat with Noelle Ellerson Ng
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Noelle Ellerson Ng joined AASA in 2007 as a policy analyst. As associate executive director, she directs the advocacy and governance efforts of AASA. ...
Perseverance Event- Leader Chat with Eric Lent
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Lent is Chief Marketing Officer at World 50. Prior to World 50, Eric was the Senior Vice President, Upscale Brands at Intercontinental Hotels Gro...
Black History Month- Leader Chat with Dr. Tarece Johnson
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tarece Johnson (goes by Dr. Tarece) is the first ever African American Female Board Member in Gwinnett County, GA. The first Black Board member wa...
Black History Month- Leader Chat with Dr. Nicole Holmes
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole Holmes is the Chief Academic officer in Cherokee County Schools. Dr. Holmes, who has 22 years of educational experience including 14 years ...
Black History Month- Leader Chat with Dr. Duke Bradley
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Duke Bradley is the Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Schools for the Beauford County School District in South Carolina. Dr. Bradley holds a B.A. in ...
Honoring Black History Month- Leader Chat with Dr. Reva Cosby
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Reva Cosby is the Superintendent of Trotwood-Madison City Schools in Ohio, and the past superintendent of Healthy City Schools, near Cincinnati. W...
“Serious” Leaders Need Self-Care, Too- with Dr. Palena Neale
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the well-known benefits, many leaders remain resistant to the whole idea of self-care. This resistance often stems from a feeling that self-ca...
Challenges & Hopes of District Leadership: with Hank Harris
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever worry about future superintendent candidates? Are your curious about how to attract great leaders to your district? Hank Harris, president of Hum...
The Challenges with opening Schools and Keeping them Open- Northmont City Schools
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Thomas (Superintendent) and Amy Sipes, Director of Human Resources for Northmont City Schools in Ohio transparently discuss strategies and the up...
Equity and a Culture of Love- Leader Chat with Luvelle Brown
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luvelle Brown is an experienced educator who has held positions as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, school CIO, and Superintendent of School...
Educators Integrating Mindfulness into their Lives- Leader Chat with Kristin McKeown
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin McKeown helps hard-working educators manage their stress, integrate mindfulness and meditation into their lives, and find the balance that all...
Courageous Conversations About Race and Schools with Glenn Singleton
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn E. Singleton has devoted over thirty years to constructing racial equity worldwide and developing leaders to do the same. He is the author of Co...
The Pandemic Population with Tim Elmore
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you faced challenges leading people of various ages and generations through the emotional challenges of our COVID pandemic? Has supporting your s...
A Crisis in Leadership with Dr. Clayton Wilcox
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Clayton Wilcox is a proven leader with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in the private and public sectors. He has served as a superintenden...
Leading Amidst Political Chaos
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
School District Leaders know first hand that political conflict impacts their leadership and those they serve whether it be local, statewide, or at th...
Tough times without answers in sight with Maureen Downey
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maureen Downey a longtime reporter for the AJC where she has written editorials and opinion pieces about local, state and federal education policy for...
Amidst COVID & the Fight for Equity, Leaders Inspire
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Morcease Beasley, the superintendent of Clayton County Schools, shines as a leader of his schools and community during this time of need. His message ...
National Perspective with Dan Gordon, School Reopening Amidst COVID
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Gordon, Senior Legal and Policy Advisor for Ed Council in Washington DC, joins me to talk about our future challenges and opportunities in school...
Reopening Schools Amidst COVID Chaos
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1. The decision to reopen schools is a complex and political lose-lose situation.
COVID-19 Closing The Doors Of Schools
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine the weight on the shoulders of leaders, as they are forced to decide on closing down schools as we know it. The impact of doing for students a...
From The Superintendent Chair, Episode 1
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here I interview GA local, now the superintendent of Kent School District in WA . . . Dr. Calvin Watts
The Line That Unites Us, Part 2
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ameera Joe, the Intersect Director for North Point Community Church in Alpharetta GA, joins us to talk about what is possible when schools and churche...
The Line That Unites Us, Part 1
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Palau, President of the Luis Palau Association joins me to discuss the possibility and strategy to creating partnerships & relationships between...
Student Safety & Social Media
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Titania Jordan, CMO/Chief Parent Officer for Bark, for her valuable insights (www.bark.us)
Leveraging Your Most Valuable Commodity . . . Time
27 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From a leadership perspective, time management is a tricky task. However, great leaders focus their efforts aligned to their priorities.
School Culture & Climate with Jerome Huff
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about leading culture in the school with a successful principal, Jerome Huff
Q&A: Transition Strategy, Parent's Role In Education, and Breaking Bad News
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For our 2nd Q&A episode, our audience asked some challenging and important questions.
Thoughts From An Olympic Coach, AKA My Dad
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking about life, leadership, and learning with my Pop
Talking About Teacher Morale with GA Teacher of the Year
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Townsend and I discuss considerations to honor and support our teachers
Allison Townsend, 2019 GA Teacher of the Year!
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Allison and I discuss the importance of teachers and leaders working in a united fashion.
What do you want to be known for?
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is actually one of my favorites- for the true school and district leadership nerds.
The Big Debut
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I make an important announcement about what is possible when leaders are supported in a collaborative model.
Leadership Can Be Lonely
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and I discuss the fact that leadership is sometimes lonely. While this is and will always be the case, there are things to consider to navigate ...
Special Q&A Episode 1: Principal Rapport and Assessment
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I answer questions that have been submitted by listeners. I will address more questions on the next episode as well.
Great Educators Work Collaboratively
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I describe the importance of teachers and leaders working in collaborative teams.
Student Safety And School Security
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the help of special guest, Wesley McCall, we talk about safety in our schools, a great start to a comprehensive and critical priority.
Our Words Send A Powerful Message To Students
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Based upon self-reflection and a few stories, I describe the importance of what we say, or even don't say, and the need for our words to align to our ...
Student Anxiety and Social/Emotional Challenges
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Student safety should be the priority, which includes the social and emotional health of our students.
Decision Making and BIG Issues in Education
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Decisions in education are vital, because they impact what we love most . . . our kids. Therefore, establishing and communicating the process that lea...
Embracing Your "Why"
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Rose discusses the importance of embracing your "Why" as a source of personal motivation
Introduction to Our Podcast
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Rose and Jason Pace introduce you, the listener, to the concepts and topics that you will be hearing about in future episodes.