{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"(AUDIO) Leading with Curiosity with Max Silverman: The Power of Noticing and Wondering","description":"We are heading back into the archives for a very special encore episode of An Imperfect Leader! When I first spoke with Max Silverman, the Executive Director of the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership (CEL), our audience was much smaller. His insights on how we lead schools and support principals are more relevant today than ever. Max (now in an emeritus\/advisor role at CEL) is one of those leaders who combines deep expertise with incredible humility. In this episode, we dive into: The Power of Simple Tools: Max shares a mantra that has stuck with me: "Simple tools lead to complex thinking, and complex tools lead to simple thinking."  The Anatomy of Instruction: True leadership expertise can only be developed "in the presence of students." We talk about moving beyond spreadsheets to develop "habits of thinking"\u2014noticing, wondering, and hypothesizing about what is actually causing learning. The After Action Review: Max gets vulnerable about a major decision to convert a comprehensive high school into three small schools.  Moving at the Speed of Trust: Vital advice for any leader on the importance of "seeing the unseen" and prioritizing relationships over ego. Whether you are a head of school, a superintendent, a principal, or a teacher leader, Max\u2019s perspective on humanizing the work is a must-listen. Follow Host Peter Stiepleman on: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/peter-stiepleman-76004819a\/ Website: https:\/\/imperfectleader.com\/ Follow Co-host Jamie Almanz\u00e1n 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\u201312 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 -------  An Imperfect Leader is sponsored by Yondr.  Schools around the world are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development, and mental health. Yondr has developed a unique product and program to allow schools to become phone-free, from arrival to dismissal. Learn why 3 Million Students use Yondr every day. MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. MAXIMIZE LEARNING POTENTIAL. Go to overyondr.com to learn more.    ------    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\u2019s ready-to-use lesson plans include film, original music, \u201cgametivities\u201d, and real conversations.  We\u2019re 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. ","author_name":"An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/432183","html":"