S3 E2: The Power of Second Chair: Leading, When You're Not In Charge

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In this episode, George Borum shares his transformative journey through 15 years of educational leadership, surviving 11 different bosses while maintaining his commitment to student success and learning the value of playing the supporting role.
• Understanding the power of being in the "second chair" leadership position
• How playing supporting roles teaches valuable leadership skills, like Scottie Pippen alongside Michael Jordan
• The importance of connecting personally with staff members beyond classroom performance
• Why bad leadership creates toxic workplace environments that hurt student outcomes
• How school culture and staff culture are interdependent, not separate considerations
• The evolution of charter schools and providing educational options for families
• Challenges of the "no excuses" model in education and its impact on students
• Building meaningful parent partnerships by having honest, jargon-free conversations
• Creating a Montessori charter school that makes innovative learning accessible to all
• Learning from both good and bad leadership examples to develop your authentic style
If you're interested in supporting Schenectady Scholar Charter School or learning more about George's work blending Montessori principles with charter school accessibility, check out these links:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/schenectady-scholars-charter-school/posts/?feedView=all
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1. The Value of Second Chair Leadership (00:00:00)

2. From Basketball Coach to Classroom Teacher (00:10:42)

3. Navigating Bad Leadership in Education (00:21:52)

4. Staff Culture vs. School Culture (00:32:59)

5. The Charter School Experience (00:43:21)

6. Building Relationships with Students and Parents (00:53:44)

7. Creating a New Montessori Charter School (01:01:14)