Leadership Thoughts: Recent Episodes
Vijay Manuel
I’ll be sharing stories, experiences, lessons learned, and the resulting leadership values through my 25 years as a teacher, pastor, board member, vice principal, principal, and Head of School.
A chat including Kevin’s road to Superintendent as a Jamaican born Canadian, passion for Learning Support Services, guiding values, and supporting Indigenous students and families in the education system.
Vijay shares the four key attributes that he believes are essential to lead effectively within the climate we all find ourselves in today
Police Chief Mike Serr speaks about leading through professional crisis, the murder of Constable John Davidson, and personal crisis, the loss of his 19-year-old son, Aiden, seven days later. Chief Serr also responds to the impact on and response by the APD due to the calls to ‘defund the police’ in the United States.
I have learned the importance of taking care of the ‘small stuff’ because this actually reduces the volume of ‘big stuff’ that you have to deal with.
Considering how a relentless and seemingly never-ending pandemic impacts those of us who are driven by identifying problems, fixing issues, and completing projects.
I share a story of when I had just started as a Teacher Teaching on Call and what I’ve learned about making a good first impression.
My first podcast sharing an important experience that helped shape who I am as a leader. The experience took place while I was doing my Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership.