“When you run out of problems, you're dead"
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00:01 - The skid steer moment that changed everything
04:25 - Trust pillars vs trust killers explained
08:44 - The power of collective efficacy and belief
11:00 - Why schools try to be everything to everyone
14:14 - Building trust pillars in your school
17:49 - Emotional regulation and leadership
20:30 - What counts as a real emergency
23:50 - Inheriting a damaged school culture
27:00 - Leading around toxic staff members
30:52 - Dream school marquee message
31:11 - Three guiding principles for education
31:47 - One thing every Ruckus Maker should remember
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