Episode 38: How to Lead with Grace and Grit - With Julianne Lang

In this empowering episode of The Elemental Educator Podcast, host Tyler Comeau sits down with Julianne Lang, also known as Leadership with a Latte. Julianne is a charter school principal from South Carolina who navigates educational leadership with an inspiring mix of resilience and empathy. In her first-ever podcast appearance, Julianne delves into her journey through personal adversity and professional challenges, sharing how her experiences shaped her core values of grace, grit, and transparency.

Throughout the conversation, Julianne provides insights into the unique demands of charter school leadership, the importance of fostering a supportive school community, and the ways she empowers her team and students to lead with courage and compassion. She also shares practical strategies for inspiring resilience and high-energy leadership, ensuring her team stays mission-driven and focused on growth despite the challenges they face.

Key Takeaways:

• Julianne’s journey through personal loss and its impact on her leadership approach
• Core values that guide her decision-making: empathy, resilience, and transparency
• The significance of high-energy, mission-driven leadership
• Effective strategies for fostering resilience among students, teachers, and families
• The power of vulnerability, collective efficacy, and innovative solutions in charter schools
• Insights on balancing educational innovation with accountability

Call to Action:
What values guide your leadership? Let us know, and explore our resources to cultivate resilience and inspiration in your own practice.

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What is one value you lead by every day? Let us know in the comments or on social media!

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Connect with Julianne Lang:
Website: https://www.leadershipwithalatte.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadership.with.a.latte/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannelang/
Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Leadership-With-A-Latte

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to the Elemental Educator
00:30 Meet Julianne: Leadership with Grace and Grit
02:15 Julianne’s Journey to Leadership
05:55 Key Core Values in Education
09:22 Building an Inclusive School Environment
13:05 Overcoming Adversity with Empathy and Resilience
17:50 Creating a Career Ladder for Teachers
22:31 Strategies for High-Energy, Mission-Driven Leadership
25:50 Navigating Challenges in Charter School Leadership
29:15 Advocacy, Community Building, and Collective Efficacy
34:42 Balancing Innovation and Accountability
38:05 Embracing Resilience and Leading by Example
41:30 The Importance of Grace and Grit in Education
43:52 Advice for Overcoming Adversity