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Choosing What Fits Your School: Because Not Every Idea Is the Right One #213

Dr. Mel Vandevort - Educational Leadership, Educational Consultancy, Teacher Transition Coach, Educational Administration, Educational Entrepreneurship Episode 213

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In this episode, Dr. Mel breaks down one of the most important — and overlooked — leadership skills for building principals: discernment.

With so many podcasts, books, conferences, and PD sessions offering “must-try” strategies, it’s easy for leaders to feel pressure to implement everything they hear. But great leadership isn’t about collecting ideas — it’s about choosing the right ideas for your school, your staff, and your current season.

Dr. Mel shares how to filter advice through a practical decision-making lens so you can lead with clarity, protect your staff’s capacity, and stay aligned with your mission.

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