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(VIDEO) Designing Spaces, Simplifying Plans: Human-Centered Leadership with Dr. Ben Ploeger
What does authentic, human-centered leadership actually look? đź’ˇ In the latest episode of An Imperfect Leader, we sit down with Dr. Ben Ploeger, Director General at the American School of AsunciĂłn in Paraguay, for a candid conversation on navigating international school leadership. Three big insights really stuck with me: 1. If you can’t explain your strategy in 30 seconds, it’s time to simplify. Early in his tenure, Ben inherited a complex 12-goal strategic plan spread across a multi-tab spreadsheet. At a board meeting, he respectfully asked if anyone in the room could name the top three priorities in under 30 seconds. Listen for what they said! 2. The single most important factor for learning is the teacher. Reflecting on an early career misstep with a bad hire, Ben shared how that experience pushed him to seek formal training in hiring frameworks. Listen for how he relies on behavioral interviewing. 3. It’s okay to admit you don't have all the answers. When Ben was preparing for his daughter to enter pre-K at his school, he reached out to a global network of school heads for advice on balancing the dual roles of Director General and dad. Listen for what some said. Leadership isn't about being perfect, it's about simplifying the complex, hiring with intention, and staying open to continuous growth. What’s one piece of leadership advice or reflection that has stayed with you recently? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 ----- Follow Host Peter Stiepleman on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-stiepleman-76004819a/ Website: https://imperfectleader.com/ Follow Co-host Jamie Almanzán on: Connect with APC Leadership Collaborative for support in navigating complex leadership situations: https://www.apccollab.com -------  An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by IXL. Boost learning with a platform proven to deliver results. IXL gives educators a complete K–12 curriculum and personalized learning plans that adapt to every student. Trusted by over 1 million teachers and 96 of the top 100 school districts, IXL helps schools outperform on state tests, and helps teachers focus on what matters most. IXL: Powerful data. Personalized learning. Real progress.  Discover what IXL can do for your school at IXL.com/imperfect -------    The Mosaic Project, one of our favorite organizations, has over 25 years of experience empowering students to celebrate differences, communicate assertively, and resolve conflicts peacefully at their outdoor school. Their innovative SEL curriculum is now available to An Imperfect Leader listeners at a 10% discount through their new documentary film-based Mosaic Classroom Project!  The Project’s ready-to-use lesson plans include film, original music, “gametivities”, and real conversations.  We’re proud to partner with The Mosaic Project in helping educators build inclusive, peaceful learning communities! Just mention An Imperfect Leader during the onboarding  process to receive the 10% discount.    Learn more about The Mosaic Classroom Project. ------ Think differently. Think in systems.  Reach out to The Waters Center for Systems Thinking to learn more about how systems thinking capacity building can strengthen your team and organization.  Homepage: www.waterscenterst.org Thinking Tools Studio: https://thinkingtoolsstudio.waterscenterst.org ------ An Imperfect Leader: Leadership in (After) Action is supported by ILAA, LLC, a firm dedicated to supporting aspiring, new, and established leaders. For more information, please find them at imperfectleader.com. Music for An Imperfect Leader was written and arranged by Ian Varley. Sam Falbo created our artwork, a wood-print inspired daruma doll butterfly.
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