{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Back by Popular Demand: Casey Hallgarth and Why Relationships (Not Titles) Are the True Key to System Leadership","description":"This week on An Imperfect Leader, we\u2019re heading back into the archives to bring you a conversation that remains incredibly relevant today. My guest, Dr. Casey Hallgarth, Superintendent of Baker School District, shared timeless wisdom on leading with heart and integrity.   Here is why this encore episode is a must-listen: \ud83e\udd1d Relationships are the Foundation: Successful leadership isn't about the title. It's about authentic connections with staff, your board, and the community. \ud83d\udc42 The Power of Real Listening: To create a shared image of success, you have to convene groups and "really listen to what they're saying." \ud83d\udc63 Walking the Talk: Leading by example is the only way to foster true trust. Your actions must align with your words. \ud83e\uddd2 The Ultimate Filter: Casey uses one powerful question for every decision: "Will it help the kids?" It\u2019s a simple but vital reminder of why we do this work. Casey\u2019s roadmap for a thriving school environment is just as impactful now as it was then. #EducationLeadership #Podcasserole #AnImperfectLeader #SchoolImprovement  ----- 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 ------- American education is at a crossroads, and the fight for justice cannot wait. Ezekiel Dixon-Roman and Sonya Douglass of Teachers College present The Politics of Possibility, a powerful series confronting the rollback of civil rights and student erasure. Featuring global voices, the series offers real strategies to honor every student's history. Watch Season 1 now. ------    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":"