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Episode Summary:School leaders are facing huge challenges. Increased demands, resulting in record levels of mental and physical stress, has led a huge number of school leaders to quit their jobs. We need a solution! In this episode, Lead to Succeed guest Dr. Elvis Epps discusses many of the problems that school leaders are facing and shares helpful solutions.Elvis is a retired high school principal from Palm Beach, Florida. He holds state certification in school leadership and administration and is the author of a new book, “New Principal, No Problem: How to Lead a Winning Culture Without Losing Your Mind.”Dr. Epps has been featured on Oprah’s XM Radio Network, where he discussed topics such as Bully Prevention and Maintaining a Happy Home. He is also a Certified John Maxwell Trainer, Coach, and Speaker. Dr. Epps is a proud military veteran of the US Navy.Listen in and learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing school leaders.Key Talking Points of the Episode:[02:09] What got Elvis into education and what drew him to school leadership.[04:48] The criterias that Elvis used to determine that he was a good fit for his job position.[09:42] The biggest challenge that school leaders are facing today and the solutions that Elvis could offer them.[15:48] Elvis making the argument that leadership is leadership, regardless of whether it's in the boardroom or the classroom.[21:04] In Elvis’s opinion, are public schools failing? And which areas would he guide leaders of public school to focus on.[24:59] Is retirement all that it’s cracked up to be?[27:21] What “leaving a legacy'' means to Elvis.[30:50] Elvis's biggest mistake and how he grew from it.[32:56] Rapid-fire questions.[35:41] Elvis’s final life lesson.Standout Quotes from the Episode:“We cannot pour from an empty cup.”“Leadership is influence.”“Be kind to yourself.”Connect with Elvs Epps:WebsiteLinkedInYoutubeConnect with / follow Naphtali Hoff:FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeGet Naphtali’s book, “Becoming the New Boss: The New Leader's Guide to Sustained Success”Please subscribe to, rate and review the show. Your feedback gives social proof and encourages more folks to listen.Find Lead to Succeed on:iTunesStitcherGoogle PodcastsSpotifyiHeartPlease share this recording with your networks and tag Naphtali as well.
