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The Interview Chair
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…
Episodes
The Interview ChairEpisode 16: It’s Okay to Say No
In this episode of The Interview Chair, Jimmy reminds us that we cannot say yes to everyone or every request and offers four things to consider that may help…
The Interview ChairEpisode 15: Are You Fixing or Teaching?
Are you a fixer? Do you try and fix everyone's problems? Do you stress over the pressures of needing to have all of the answers? In this episode, I share my…
The Interview ChairEpisode 14: Elevating Student Voice in Our Schools
In Episode 14, Jimmy advocates for all students, not just some students, to have a seat at the table and more importantly, to have a voice at the table.
The Interview ChairEpisode 13: Everyone Is A Leader
Every one of us has the capacity to lead, however, whether or not we choose to lead is a different issue. In this episode, Jimmy reminds us that as leaders, we…
The Interview ChairEpisode 12: Onboarding New Staff and Students
One of the most essential roles of a school leader is to hire the right people. But what next? In this episode, Jimmy reminds us that onboarding new employees…
The Interview ChairEpisode 11: No Student Wants to Be a Failure
Why do some students give us the impression that they don't care about their school work, whether they fail or not, or at times, choose not to come to school?…
The Interview ChairEpisode 10: 8 Ways to Improve Our Communication
When we fail to communicate effectively, it can create a plethora of undercurrents in our organization which ultimately impacts morale in a negative way. In…
The Interview ChairEpisode 9: Five Ways to Shift Your Thinking
We are all responsible for our own morale. In this episode, Jimmy shares 5 ways to move past your fears and find the courage to become the best version of…
The Interview ChairEpisode 8:Why First Impressions Matter
What was the name of the class you took in principal school that taught you how to hire for excellence? My guess is it didn’t exist. In this episode, Jimmy…
The Interview ChairEpisode 7: Culture of Investment vs. Culture of Compliance
What we model is what we get. In this episode, Jimmy challenges us to reflect on our own behaviors and ask ourselves, "Are we fostering a culture of compliance…
The Interview ChairEpisode 6: Power of Why
The Power of Why by Simon Sinek continues to shape my coaching work today. In this week’s episode I share additional thoughts on the power of why that impact…
The Interview ChairEpisode 5: Not Everything is a Level Ten
February has arrived and the stress is beginning to elevate to level 10. In Episode 5, Jimmy helps us reframe our thinking by taking us back to the Interview…
The Interview ChairEpisode 4:Building Capacity
In Episode 4, Jimmy reminds us of the importance of building capacity from the heart of a teacher and more importantly, provides listeners with a 5 Step…
The Interview ChairEpisode 3: Perimeter Leadership vs. Inner Leadership
In this episode, Jimmy shares how he found himself on the perimeter for many years, resulting in him pointing the finger and blaming others rather than…
The Interview ChairEpisode 2: Who is In Your Inner Circle?
In this episode, Jimmy asks you to reflect on your inner circle and where you are investing your time. By re-framing who and what is at the center of your…
The Interview ChairEpisode 1: The Introduction
In Episode 1, Jimmy breaks down the 4 Core Principles of his best-selling book Culturize and shares how educators can use these principles as a framework to…