Cultural differences often creates big barriers to conflict resolution. In this segment we explore the insights gleaned from recent research that can help us become more skilled at managing cross- cultural conflict. . Follow:@annelitwinphd , @SueOffutt, @hollyelissabrun @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Anne Litwin has been a consultant to organizations and a coach to senior managers for more than 30 years in the USA and internationally. Author of, New Rules for Women: Revolutionizing the Way Women Work Together. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Vonetta T. Rhodes, Ed.M. is the first African-American Director of the Niagara County Community College Child Development Center. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations that relate to the orchestration of tasks and establishment of systems.

Technology can be good. But what happens when technology is so good that we can't do without it? Join our discussion on technology compulsion and addiction. Follow:@web20classroom @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork

As more of us are increasingly expected to do more with less, overwhelmed has become the new normal. Restoring work-life balance is much easier said than done, but our guests offer practical steps we all can take to move in the right direction. Follow:@StewFriedman @CarterD@gjps.org @blairteach @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Stew Friedman is the Practice Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the Universtiy of Pennsylvania, and founding director of both the Wharton Leadership Program and the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project; author of the bestseller Leading the Life You Want: Skills for Integrating Work and Life. Dr. Marquita Furness Davis is the Executive Director for the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO), a community action agency that provides services for low-income families in Jefferson County, Alabama. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH.

Our guests in this segment discuss the practical challenges of maintaining and teaching the critical intellectual qualities in our schools that are required for life-long learning. Follow:@BloomfieldDavid @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Robert C. Roberts is Distinguished Professor of Ethics at Baylor University. Dr. W. Jay Wood is in his 33rd year of teaching at Wheaton College. He has published in the areas of epistemology, philosophy of religion, and intellectual virtues. Dr. David Bloomfield, is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at City University of NY. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. works with school districts to gain a deeper understanding of the use of evaluation to improve leader performance resulting in improved student achievement.

When white women supervise black women, cultural differences can create significant and often unspoken leadership challenges. Tune in to an uncommonly transparent discussion on this issue. Follow:@GLHSLions @Dwight_Carter @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Marquita Furness Davis serves as the Executive Director for the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO. Cori Berg serves as Executive Director of Oak Lawn Child Development Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH. He’s been an educator for 20 years and was a 2013 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year.

When white women supervise black women, cultural differences can create significant and often unspoken leadership challenges. Tune in to an uncommonly transparent discussion on this issue. Follow:@GLHSLions @Dwight_Carter @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. Marquita Furness Davis serves as the Executive Director for the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO. Cori Berg serves as Executive Director of Oak Lawn Child Development Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a Licensed Psychologist working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida and ASPIRE Coordinator. Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH. He’s been an educator for 20 years and was a 2013 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year.

Our guests agree, accepting mistakes and learning from failure is a lot easier said than done. In this segment, we discuss how to move from platitudes to practice on managing our response to missteps. Follow:@benjamingilpin @hollyelissabrun @bamradionetwork Thomas Hoerr, PhD is head of New City School in St. Louis. Tom is the author of four books, including School Leadership For The Future. Kay Albrecht, Ph.D. is president of Innovations in Early Childhood Education, Houston, TX. and faculty member at 4 universities. Ben Gilpin, 16th year involved in education.  He has been Principal at Warner Elementary, in Spring Arbor, Michigan for 4 years.

According to a recent study. Most principals wouldn't recommend their job to others and a majority of teachers are not interesting in becoming principals. In this segment we explore what must be done to cultivate the next generation of education leaders. Follow: @envisionschoolsHopkins_House @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork J. Glenn Hopkins is President/CEO of Hopkins House, a center for children and families in Northern Virginia. Bob Lenz, CEO and co-founder of Envision Education, a national leader in high school redesign, project- based learning, 21st century skills education, and performance assessment. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. works with school district and building leaders facing the current challenges of evaluation for the improvement of teacher and leader performance, as they lead systems in service to children.

Our guests all seem to agree that although education is a serious discipline, we may be subverting our education goals by taking our work too seriously. Find out why humor surprise and joy are pivotal tools of great education leadership. Follow: @laughwithchad @JimDetwiler1 @Joe_Mazza @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Chad Caddell is the drama teacher at Stephens Elementary School. He teaches, writes, creates, does stand up comedy, and leads a Strong Fathers program. James Detwiler is Stephens Elementary School principal; former school music teacher; owner of the NuttySchoolClosings channel on Youtube. Dr. Joe Mazza serves as K-12 Director of Connected Teaching, Learning & Leadership in the 6th largest school district in Pennsylvania.

We close the year with a look back and a look ahead with three of our most insightful regular guests. Follow: @Bloomfield @principalspage, @SueOffutt, @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City University of NY Graduate Center. Michael Smith: is Superintendent of Tuscola Community Unit School District #301 in Tuscola, Illinois. He has more than 17 years of education experience as a teacher, coach, K-12 Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. Sue Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

Our guest has developed a program that using rescue dogs in schools to teach skills like empathy, heal emotional ills and fight bullying. The program's director has reported significant success, so we asked a couple of school leaders to help us determine whether programs like these are a truly viable way to make a difference in children's lives. @joemazza @twitthealingspecies @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Adele Little is the Executive Director of Healing Species, a Violence Prevention and Compassion Education organization. Ann Ditty is Past President of the National Association for Regulatory Administration that provides education and consultation for licensors and agencies responsible for child care programs. Dr. Joe Mazza (@Joe_Mazza) is lead learner at @KnappElementary in suburban Philadelphia. He is co-moderator and host of weekly #PTchat.

Collaboration is increasingly the mantra of the day. However, our guest's research suggests that encouraging collaboration can be de-motivating to some and that race is a factor. Her compelling insights may require you to rethink how you manage your staff. @BloomfieldDavid @hollyelisabrun @bamradionetwork Dr. MarYam Hamedani is Associate Director of the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) at Stanford University. Dr. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City University of NY Graduate Center. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D.consults for Learner-Centered Initiatives, and blogs for Education Week.

Strife, struggle, conflict and discord are all often part of the price that must be paid to lead ambitious programs, projects or initiatives. In this segment our guests provide valuable insights for education leaders to help us on manage one of the most difficult aspects of working with people. @@BloomfieldDavid, @principalspage @bamradionetwork Joseph L. Badaracco is the John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School. Sue Twombly has been an early childhood program director for 25 years. Dr. David Bloomfield is Professor of Education Leadership, Law, and Policy at Brooklyn College and the City University of NY Graduate Center. Michael Smith is Superintendent of Tuscola Community Unit School District #301 in Tuscola, Illinois.

Education leaders need to be positive through difficult times, right? Turns out that the answer may be no. In this segment our guests explain why your "can-do" attitude can produce a can't do or won't do response from the people you lead. Elise Foster and Liz Wiseman co-authored The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside our Schools, Elise teaches leadership to business and educational leaders, has served as a faculty adviser and coach to students at Indiana University (Kelley School of Business) and as a management fellow at Harvard University., Liz is the President of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, and was a former executive at Oracle Corporation for 17 years. Susan Offutt is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Patrick Larkin: @patrickmlarkin, is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning for Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts.

Dealing with issues of race in the workplace is still challenging. Our guests reflect on the current barriers and hurdles and exchange second thoughts about dealing with our differences. Michael I. Norton is an Associate Professor at the Harvard Business School. Louise Derman-Sparks is the author of, What if All the Children are White? Dr.Beverlyn Cain was an early child classroom teacher for over 26 years. Brian Nichols is the executive director of school leadership for Newport News Public Schools. Jill Berkowicz blogs on leadership issues, at “Leadership 360,” for Ed Week.

A sizeable segment of school-aged children have been traumatized by sexual abuse, physical abuse or verbal abuse. How can we create schools where wounded children learn? Follow:@PeterMDeWitt @Teach_Preschool @bamradionetwork Dr. John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist, and author of the of Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School." Jim Sporleder is principal of Lincoln High School, Walla Walla, Washington, one of a few high schools in the nation that use a Trauma Informed model. Peter DeWitt Ed.D has been a principal in Upstate, NY. He blogs at Finding Common Ground for Education Week. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed. is the Executive Educational Director over three childcare campuses.

A recent court decision has given new significance to the notion of gender fluidity. In the segment we discuss the practical implications for schools and education leaders. Follow:@PeterMDeWitt @bamradionetwork Kelly Wade is the Administrator of Dayspring Christian Learning Center. David Bloomfield is professor of edcuation leadership law and policy at Brooklyn College and author of American Public Education Law. Ritch C. Savin-Williams is author of The New Gay Teenager. Peter DeWitt Ed.D has been a principal and author of Dignity for All: Safeguarding LGBT Students. Robin Fox is chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an expert in gender fluidity.

Dealing with the constantly changing demands of an increasingly high stakes education profession can profoundly impact your life. In this segment we discuss the unique stresses of education leadership and how to manage them. Follow:@PrincipalJ @PeterMDeWitt @bamradionetwork Bruce S. McEwen Ph.D. is co-author of "The End of Stress as We Know It." Dr. Alia Crum is an Adjunct Professor of Management and Postdoctoral Scholar at Columbia Business School. Her research examines the effect of mindsets. Luis A. Hernandez is an Early Childhood Education Specialist at Western Kentucky University. Jessica Johnson is an Elementary School Principal. Peter DeWitt (Ed.D.) is a principal in Upstate, NY. Before becoming a principal he taught elementary school. He blogs at Finding Common Ground for Education Week.

There are myriad pros and cons to having and using a cell phone in the classroom. Our guests offer guidance on creating a sound and viable cell phone policy. Ann Ditty is Past President of the National Association for Regulatory Administration which provides education and consultation for licensors and agencies responsible for child care programs. Suzanne Eckes is an associate professor at Indiana University in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Sue Offutt Ph.D. is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Lee Kolbert is an educator, and self-proclaimed geek who has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years.

Personal presence is a quality that leaders of all stripes desire. It's often associated with credibility and charisma, but what is presence really? Do education leaders really need it and how can anyone develop it? Hear the answers just ahead in this week's segment. Muriel Maignan Wilkins is managing partner aof Isis Associates and the co-author of OWN THE ROOM. Belle Linda Halpern, Ariel Group Founding Partner, is Co-author of "Leadership Presence: Dramatic Techniques to Reach Out, Motivate, and Inspire". Lyn Hilt is an elementary instructional technology integrator and coach from Pennsylvania. Michael Smith is Superintendent of Tuscola Community Unit School District #301 in Tuscola, Illinois.