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10x Leadership: Dr. Mike Lubelfeld's Guide to Empowering Superintendents
From Better Leaders Better Schools · Hosted by Daniel Bauer
Episode summary
In this episode of Better Leaders Better Schools: The Ruckus Report Quick take: A veteran superintendent reveals how shifting from a mastery mindset to an unfinished mindset can transform school leadership and create environments where innovation thrives, student voice matters, and continuous growth is celebrated. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Dr. Michael Lubelfeld serves as Superintendent of North Shore District 112 in suburban Chicago, leading 9 elementary schools with 4,000 students.
Original publisher description
The Ruckus Report Quick take: A veteran superintendent reveals how shifting from a mastery mindset to an unfinished mindset can transform school leadership and create environments where innovation thrives, student voice matters, and continuous growth is celebrated. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Dr. Michael Lubelfeld serves as Superintendent of North Shore District 112 in suburban Chicago, leading 9 elementary schools with 4,000 students. A passionate educator since 1992, Mike was awarded the 2021 Administrator and Supervision Distinguished Alumni Award from Loyola University Chicago. He's co-authored four books, including his latest "The Unfinished Teacher: Becoming the Next Version of Yourself." Breaking Down the Old Rules 🔨 In this episode, Dr. Lubelfeld challenges traditional education paradigms: Key Insight #1: The Power of Coaching Fundamentals What's broken: Complex leadership initiatives that overlook basic human connection The shift: Regular, structured coaching conversations focused on growth and support Impact: Principals create better conditions for teacher growth, leading to improved student outcomes Key Insight #2: Embracing the Unfinished Mindset What's broken: The...