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In this Power Surge follow-up episode, Dr. Mel reminds building leaders that leadership growth doesn’t require a new role, a new year, or perfect timing. Inspired by A Christmas Carol, this short reflection challenges principals and school leaders to remember that even late in the school year, small, intentional leadership shifts can change culture and impact.

Reflection Question:
👉 What is one small leadership decision I can make this week that changes the ending of this school year?

Perfect For:
Principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, superintendents, and aspiring building leaders who need encouragement and clarity during the busy holiday season.

Inspired By:

• Dickens, C. (1843). A Christmas Carol. Chapman & Hall.

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In this holiday episode of The Empowered Educator Show, Dr. Mel reflects on leadership lessons from A Christmas Carol and connects them to the real work of building leaders. This episode focuses on reflection, relationships, school culture, leadership legacy, and the power of transformation.

What I Cover:

• Why relationships matter more than authority
• How leadership experiences shape decision-making
• What school culture reveals about leadership impact
• Why legacy matters more than title
• How leaders can change course at any point in the year

Best For:
Principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, superintendents, and aspiring school leaders.

Resource Mentioned:

• Dickens, C. (1843). A Christmas Carol. Chapman & Hall.

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On Christmas Eve, the noise fades and the pace slows—inviting leaders to pause in a way they rarely allow themselves to do. In this special Power Surge episode, Mel speaks directly to school leaders who have been carrying responsibility, expectations, and unseen weight all year long. This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t always look like doing more. Sometimes, the most faithful leadership choice is stillness, trust, and rest.

Grounded in the Christmas story and Scripture, this episode encourages leaders to release pressure, reflect with gratitude, and remember that God often works most powerfully in quiet moments.

Scripture Referenced:

• Matthew 1:21 — Hope entering the world quietly
• Psalm 46:10 — The power of stillness and trust

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In this Power Surge episode, Mel reminds school leaders that their role—principal, assistant principal, superintendent—does not define who they are. When leadership becomes tied too tightly to a title, burnout, insecurity, and pressure follow. This episode calls leaders back to what truly matters: character, values, and heart-led leadership. Grounded in Scripture and leadership research, this short but powerful message will help you lead anchored, steady, and confident—no matter the season.

Scripture Referenced:

• 1 Samuel 16:7 — God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance
• Colossians 3:23 — Leading and working with purpose and integrity

Leadership Insight:
Research on authentic leadership shows that leaders who anchor their identity in values rather than position experience higher trust, stronger relationships, and lower emotional exhaustion. When character leads, leadership lasts.

Action Step:
Before your next meeting or decision, pause and ask yourself:
Who do I want to be in this moment—not what do I need to prove?

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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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December has its own personality — kids are wired, staff are tired, and patience is thin. This stretch is real, and your leadership tone matters even more right now.

Your team is watching your reactions, your pace, and your posture. The December Dip isn’t about perfection. It’s about steadiness. It’s about lifting the emotional weight your team is carrying just a little bit.

Sometimes that looks like humor. Sometimes it looks like grace. Sometimes it looks like simply acknowledging, “Hey, this part of the year is tough. We’ll get through it together.”

Power Points:

• December magnifies stress — your calm becomes the anchor.
• Acknowledging the struggle builds trust and connection.
• Small routines and small wins stabilize the climate.
• Encouragement is not optional right now — it’s essential.

Power Quote:
✨ I will lead with steadiness and hope, even in the weary weeks.

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In this episode, I'm diving into a tool educators have been begging for — something that finally brings data, collaboration, and accountability into one simple, modern space. Teamchers Technologies is an educator-created app designed to help schools move from episodic data meetings to everyday data-driven practice.

Along with creator Dr. Lea Hickerson, I explore how the platform lets teacher teams and administrators set goals, store documents, collaborate in threaded chats, and track progress with built-in reporting tools that actually make sense. Whether you’re on desktop or mobile, the app opens the door for real-time communication, ongoing adjustments, and stronger outcomes for kids.

If your school is tired of juggling spreadsheets, email chains, and random notes, this episode gives you a fresh look at a tool built to streamline the way educators work — and strengthen the culture of collaboration on your campus.

Website: TeamchersTechnologies.com
Email: Connect@Teamchers.com
We have Facebook and Instagram: @TeamchersTech

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“Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

Episode:
The holiday season hits different in schools — concerts, programs, discipline spikes, evaluations, data cycles, parent emails, and schedule changes. It’s a lot.

But even when the pace is fast, your spirit doesn’t have to be. You can choose stillness even inside a storm. Protecting your peace isn’t selfish — it’s stewardship.

Peace is leadership currency. When you’re calm, it allows everyone else to settle. When you’re overwhelmed, the building feels it instantly.

Power Points:

• Peace is a leadership skill, not a luxury.
• Slowing your spirit helps you respond, not react.
• Chaos outside doesn’t have to become chaos inside.
• Modeling calm reduces building-wide anxiety.

Power Quote:
✨ I will protect my peace so I can lead from a grounded, God-centered place.

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