Episode 42: How to Go From Administrator to Leader in the Education Space with Dr. Donovan Smalls

Attention all aspiring and current school leaders - are you ready to take your leadership to the next level?

In this Published and Paid®️ episode, Dr. Donovan Smalls shares powerful insights from his new book "Beyond the Classroom" and reveals how he's building an impactful online education business. Discover the secrets to leading people, driving organizational change, and creating lasting instructional impact. 

Key Takeaways:

• The shift from instructional leadership to leading people and organizations
• How leadership impacts teacher retention and student success
• Building a coaching business that fits your lifestyle
• The importance of messaging and clarity in business
• Why making time, not excuses, is essential for success

 

Quotes 

 

• “If you truly want to build your business, you have to find the time.”

• “Leadership goes beyond instruction. If you can’t lead people, you won’t have the impact you want.”

• “When you are clear on your messaging, that’s when you start seeing results.”

• “We have to stop spending time on tasks that aren’t fruitful and start outsourcing so we can focus on growth.”

 

 

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