Behavior change that produces measurable organizational results
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Leadership and learning systems that survive and scale beyond crisis.
FranklinCovey's education podcast argues that intentional connection, trust, and foundational systems—not quick fixes—build schools where students and educators thrive. Evidence comes from practicing superintendents, learning scientists, and school districts.
FranklinCovey's Change Starts Here channel argues that education leaders must build predictable systems rooted in shared vision, trust, and human connection to survive pandemic fallout and lasting change. The proof pattern is voices from serving superintendents and researchers who show that isolated interventions fail, but pre-crisis partnerships, professional learning cultures, and intentional moments create measurable resilience and learning recovery in underserved communities.
Drawn from Principles of Leadership: Essential Leadership… and 4 more →
“At the end of the day, it's always about keeping kids first and making them the priority.”
Dr. Kelvin Adams, Superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools
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Who and what shows up
Dr. Kamela Patton
Education leader, Collier County Schools, Florida
Articulated the five foundational conditions for educational excellence driving consistent learning outcomes in a 48,000-student district.
Dr. Jody Carrington
Psychologist and author
Addressed the loneliness epidemic and mental health crisis through her book Feeling Seen, emphasizing that genuine connection transforms organizational culture.
Dr. Janell Blunt
Associate professor of psychology and learning, Midwestern university
Shared research on retrieval practice and low-stakes testing as evidence-based strategies to improve student learning and performance beyond standardized test pressure.
Dr. Kelvin Adams
Superintendent, St. Louis Public Schools
Demonstrated 14 years of superintendent leadership success through honesty, sincerity, and keeping kids first as the core priority, serving as a model for sustained change.
Cathy Quiroz Moore
Superintendent, Wake County Public School System, North Carolina
Led the 15th largest school system in the US with a philosophy that every student has potential, shaped by her dual cultural roots and commitment to seeking leadership opportunities early.
Questions this channel answers
What does predictable educational excellence look like?
Collier County school district's research identifies five foundational conditions: shared vision, instructional materials, professional learning, empowered leaders, and safe and supportive culture. These create consistent learning outcomes across a 48,000-student system.
Principles of Leadership: Essential Leadership Principle… →How do teachers and leaders survive pressure and burnout post-pandemic?
Build high-trust teams and pre-crisis partnerships so staff shift from showing up for a job to showing up for a shared vision. Between February 2020 and May 2022, 300,000 public-school teachers left the field, largely due to pressure trauma and loss of vision.
The Four Essential Roles of Leadership →How do small moments change lives?
Teachers' intentional, genuine interactions create lasting ripples that alter trajectories. Being present and creating memorable moments harnesses their transformative power for students.
The Power of Moments →What learning strategies actually improve retention and performance?
Retrieval practice—helping students retrieve information when they need it rather than just getting it into their heads—is more effective than traditional instruction. It takes an average of 66 days to form a habit, and low-stakes practice accelerates and sustains this process.
Atomic Habits in Review: Making Changes that Stick →Which students are falling furthest behind, and how do you reach them?
A July 2022 report from The Collaborative for Student Growth shows K-8th students rebounding in math and science post-pandemic, but students in high-poverty areas remain significantly behind. Extended learning time (ELT) and cultures of belonging are methods showing results for these students.
Tia McIntosh, FranklinCovey Coaching Director, On How to… →Best place to start
Principles of Leadership: Essential Leadership Principles with Dr. Kamela PattonIntroduces the five foundational conditions framework that underpins the channel's entire argument about sustainable educational excellence.
How to Lead in a Disconnected WorldNames the central thesis: genuine connection and feeling seen are not soft skills but foundational to transforming culture and combating educator burnout.Industry context
Effective system-level leadership across education institutions requires translating policy into practice at central, local, and school levels, shifting organizational culture from reactive to anticipatory approaches.
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