In this episode, Dr. Emilio Castro, Sr. Executive Director of Schoolsof Houston ISD, shares invaluable leadership insights from his 24 years in education, focusing on common traps that derail superintendents and strategies for building effective systems and teams. Perfect for aspiring and current district leaders aiming to enhance their leadership capacity.

Resources:

Books Dr. Castro Recommends

• The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive – Patrick Lencioni
• The Five Temptations of a CEO – Patrick Lencioni
• The Advantage– Patrick Lencioni
• Good to Great – Jim Collins
• Leaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek
• The Speed of Trust – Stephen M. R. Covey

Dr. Emilio Castro

Leader Protocol Guide for Buy-In

Article: Leadership and System-Level Work in MTSS

Article: Top 5 MTSS Implementation Tips for School and District Leaders

Guide: The District Leader’s Guide to MTSS and Strategic Planning

Webinar: The Role of MTSS in District Improvement: Aligning Vision and Action

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Key Topics:

• Leadership traps and how to avoid them
• Building leadership capacity and density
• Effective communication and clarity in leadership
• System alignment and crisis management
• Habits and strategies for young leaders

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