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Control+Shift+Lead is a podcast about leadership in education—for every educator, not just those with a title. Whether you’re leading a classroom, a school, or an entire district, leadership today means navigating constant change with clarity, intention, and agency. This show explores what it really takes to lead in modern education—from instructional leadership and school culture to decision-making, innovation, and personal growth. Each episode features practical insights, real stories, and honest conversations with educators who are leading from where they are. Because in today’s schools, leadership isn’t a position—it’s a mindset. If you’re a teacher, instructional coach, administrator, or aspiring leader looking to grow your impact, Control+Shift+Lead is your space. Hosted by Jim Wichman and Adam Busch, this show dives into the real-world complexities of K-12 education. From the exhaustion of the first week of school to the high-level shifts required to integrate AI into your practice, Jim and Adam offer practical blueprints for resetting expectations, building culture, and staying "mentally present" for your students and colleagues. What We Explore: Taking Control: How to stop reacting to the chaos and start defining the future of your learning environment. Driving the Shift: Shifting mindsets from traditional management to true mentorship, community building, and personal agency. Leading with Presence: Strategies for boosting morale, supporting your peers, and recognizing the "whole child" in every student. Whether you are a seasoned principal, an aspiring administrator, or a teacher leading from the front lines, Control+Shift+Lead provides the weekly boost you need to finish the year strong and lead your community forward. Part of the ForwardEd Network: Advancing Voices, Shaping Education.
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Why do clear school initiatives stall six months after everyone nods along in your staff meeting? It’s because positional authority can only mandate basic compliance—it can never cultivate true commitment. If your plan i
Show notesAre you and your staff just "crawling to the finish line"? 🏃♂️ The "May Slide" can drain the energy out of even the best school cultures. Discover how to stay present, celebrate the journey, and finish the year with pu
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Modern Grading Reform — Sustaining the Work (Episode 4) Series Finale: 20 Years in the Trenches It is one thing to initiate grading reform; it is another to ensure it survives the "implementation dip" and becomes part of
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How do you lead grading reform without causing a systemic meltdown? In Part 2 of this four-part mini-series on The ForwardEd Network Commons, Dr. Chad Lang and Dr. Matt Townsley shift from the "Why" into the practical "H
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It’s March. The initial adrenaline of the school year has faded, and for many school leaders, the data graphs aren't moving despite Herculean efforts. In this episode of Your Morning Boost, Adam Busch sits down with Univ
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Are you fighting your own biology to stay calm while your classroom feels like it’s slipping away? Welcome to the “Long Stretch” of March—where high-empathy philosophy meets the reality of a Tuesday morning. In this epis
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Is your feedback building professional capacity or simply creating anxiety? In this episode of Control Shift Lead, hosts Jim Wichman and Adam Busch sit down with school administrator Kanika Dorsey to dismantle the "gotch
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In the mid-winter stretch of the school year, it’s easy for leaders to feel the weight of "the woes"—that heavy, gray season where the list of tasks grows faster than the daylight. In this episode, 32-year veteran educat
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Welcome to the first show of 2026! We are kicking off the New Year with a "heavy hitter" in the world of education. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Matt Townsley, an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at
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Are you just counting down the days until winter break, or are you actively building energy to carry your staff through it?In this episode of Control Shift Lead, we are joined by Jim Dutrow, Principal of Lake Ridge Middl
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The pace of AI and EdTech evolution can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be a source of fear—it's a core leadership opportunity. Join the Control, Shift, Lead team as they welcome recognized educational technolo
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In this episode of Control Shift Lead, hosts Jim Wichman and Adam Busch welcome Scott Jarvis, an expert in athletic administration and leadership. The conversation explores the importance of controlling one's time, shift
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Welcome back to Control Shift Lead! In this episode, hosts Jim Wichman and Adam Busch dive into the back-to-school reality, sharing their personal experiences with the exhaustion and excitement of the first few days. The
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Welcome back to Control Shift Lead! In this August episode, Jim Wichman and Adam Busch dive into "The Power of Simple," reminding ourselves how often we overlook its profound impact. Get ready for actionable insights you
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This sneak peek from Control-Shift-Lead, with hosts Jim Wichman and Adam Busch, highlights how powerful leadership principles enhance loyalty and trust in any community, especially in education. Get a glimpse of insights
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This sneak peek from Control-Shift-Lead, with hosts Jim Wichman and Adam Busch, highlights how powerful leadership principles enhance loyalty and trust in any community, especially in education. Get a glimpse of insights
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Join Jim Wichman from Inspired Edification and Adam Busch from AWB Education on Control Shift Lead as they explore empowered leadership, especially for educators during the summer. This episode covers crucial aspects of
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Join Jim Wichman from Inspired Edification and Adam Busch from AWB Education on Control Shift Lead as they explore empowered leadership, especially for educators during the summer. This episode covers crucial aspects of
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In this episode of Control Shift Lead, hosts Jim Wichman and Adam Busch explore the critical leadership demands of June, a pivotal month for school leaders. They discuss how to regain control through personal well-being
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